Reading FC vs Derby County FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Derby County FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 14 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Assistant 1 Justin Amey
- Assistant 2 Stephen Brown
4 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 10.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Derby County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Dec | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Reading FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Reading FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
–/–
31-45
7/–
46-60
7/3
61-75
4/4
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Reading FC
| Jack Marriott | 8 G | |
| Jacob Brown | 4 G | 1 A |
| Kyrell Lisbie | 3 G | 1 A |
| George Earthy | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Reading FC and Derby County FC has kicked off!
- 5' Charlie Savage has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 17 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Derby County FC that had 397 games and scored 462 goals.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Conor Hourihane, as he is very good at scoring at Select Car Leasing Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' With 1 assists to his name this season, Max Bird is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Derby County FC.
- 30' It’s high time Ruben Selles made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Derby County FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' It looks like no one’s ball. Derby County FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 50' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Derby County FC's shape.
- 54' Reading FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Paul Mukairu on 54.
- 59' It looks surprising Derby County FC does not make any changes. Jeriel Dorsett has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 63' It is a substitution in Derby County FC team. James Collins is replaced by Tyreece John-Jules on 63 minute.
- 64' Amadou Salif Mbengue is replacing Andy Yiadom for the Reading FC side.
- 69' The 29-year-old Corey Blackett-Taylor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Amadou Salif Mbengue argues furiously but the card stands.
- 78' Clinton Mola has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lewis Wing on 78 minute.
- 79' Sonny Bradley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Conor Hourihane on 79 minute.
- 84' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 88' Reading FC ring the changes. Femi Azeez has done his job and it is now time for Kelvin Ehibhationhan to step up.
- Full Time. Reading FC beats Derby County FC
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 17
- 1
-
29
Lewis Wing ↓ Clinton Mola 78'
-
10
Sam Smith ↓ Tom McIntyre 88'
- 7
-
20
Jeriel Dorsett ↓ Michael Craig 78'
- 11
- 12
- 8
- 24
Bench
- 22
-
5
Tom McIntyre ↑ 88'
-
2
Clinton Mola ↑ 78'
-
27
Amadou Salif Mbengue ↑ 64'
-
36
Michael Craig ↑ 78'
- 42
-
15
Kelvin Ehibhationhan ↑ 88'
Coach
Ruben Selles
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 11
-
4
Conor Hourihane ↓ Sonny Bradley 79'
-
2
Kane Wilson ↓ Joe Ward 79'
- 35
- 31
- 9
- 20
-
16
Liam Thompson ↓ Louie Sibley 63'
- 6
- 7
Bench
-
27
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 64'
-
23
Joe Ward ↑ 79'
-
5
Sonny Bradley ↑ 79'
-
19
Tyreece John-Jules ↑ 63'
-
17
Louie Sibley ↑ 63'
- 26
- 1
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Joao | 3 |
| Tom Lawrence | 3 |
| Junior Hoilett | 2 |
| Colin Kazim-Richards | 2 |
| Mason Mount | 1 |
| Michael Olise | 1 |
| Sone Aluko | 1 |
| Craig Forsyth | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Derby County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.41
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Derby County FC
51%
Reading FC or Derby County FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.4%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 23% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

