Reading FC vs Charlton Athletic FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Charlton Athletic FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- Charlton Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Assistant 1 Conor Farrell
- Assistant 2
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Stevenage FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jan | Derby County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Reading FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | Derby County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Jan | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jan | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Jan | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Reading FC to score. At the same time, Charlton Athletic FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Clinton Mola made 438 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ruben Selles might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Terell Thomas is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Charlton Athletic FC backline.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Reading FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Charlton Athletic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' Rarmani Edmonds-Green gets the nod from Charlton Athletic FC. He replaces Macaulay Gillesphey and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kelvin Ehibhationhan, as he is very good at scoring at Select Car Leasing Stadium with 7 goals in the last 6 games.
- 60' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Clinton Mola is replaced by Jeriel Dorsett on 60 minute.
- 64' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tayo Edun on 64 minutes.
- 66' Femi Azeez doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 67' Daniel Kanu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Freddie Ladapo at the 67 minute mark.
- 72' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Reading FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 76' What a strike from Femi Azeez! The score is 2-0.
- 78' A change in the Reading FC ranks — Kelvin Ehibhationhan exits the field as Paul Mukairu enters on 78.
- 79' A change in the Charlton Athletic FC ranks — Conor Coventry exits the field as Panutche Camara enters on 79.
- 80' Charlton Athletic FC make a change. Louie Watson trudges off to be replaced by Tyreece Campbell on 80 minutes.
- 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 86' Charlie Savage picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 88' Kelvin Abrefa gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Femi Azeez and will look to change the dynamic.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Reading FC 2-0 Charlton Athletic FC.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 1
- 29
- 10
- 7
-
2
Clinton Mola ↓ Jeriel Dorsett 60'
-
11
Femi Azeez ↓ Kelvin Abrefa 88'
- 27
- 8
- 24
- 15
Bench
- 22
-
20
Jeriel Dorsett ↑ 60'
-
12
Paul Mukairu ↑ 78'
-
30
Kelvin Abrefa ↑ 88'
- 36
- 4
- 19
Coach
Ruben Selles
Charlton Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 3
- 30
- 40
- 17
- 9
-
14
Freddie Ladapo ↓ Daniel Kanu 67'
- 27
- 2
-
25
Louie Watson ↓ Tyreece Campbell 80'
- 21
Bench
-
8
Panutche Camara ↑ 79'
- 1
- 66
-
47
Rarmani Edmonds-Green ↑ 46'
-
20
Tyreece Campbell ↑ 80'
-
29
Daniel Kanu ↑ 67'
- 33
Coach
Curtis Fleming
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Femi Azeez | 2 |
| Chuks Aneke | 1 |
| Alfie May | 1 |
| Tyreece Campbell | 1 |
| Miles Leaburn | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| Charlie Savage | 1 |
| Jonathan Leko | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Charlton Athletic FC Form
2024-02-10
Reading FC
2–0
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2024-02-03
Charlton Athletic FC
0–1
Derby County FC
L
2024-01-27
Blackpool FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2024-01-23
Charlton Athletic FC
2–3
Northampton Town FC
L
2024-01-20
Burton Albion FC
2–0
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2024-01-13
Charlton Athletic FC
1–2
Peterborough United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.3
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Charlton Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Charlton Athletic FC
51%
Reading FC or Charlton Athletic FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
13.1%
1 – 0
12.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Charlton Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 23% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Charlton Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.