Reading FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
- Assistant 1 Lee Venamore
- Assistant 2 Gregory Read (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 16 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Reading FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Stevenage FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Dec | Port Vale FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Reading FC | Exeter City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #21 |
| 63 | Points | 49 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 16 / 15 / 15 | W / D / L | 12 / 13 / 21 |
| 64 | Scored | 52 |
| 60 | Conceded | 61 |
| +4 | GD | -9 |
| 1.37 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 35% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Reading FC are 12th (63 pts). Exeter City FC are 21st (49 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Reading FC are looking to make home advantage count against Exeter City FC.
- 5' Cheick Diabate is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 9' Harvey Knibbs makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Reading FC are in front.
- 14' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 18' What an equalizer from Zak Jules!
- 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ruben Selles will be considering his options from the bench.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Michael Craig on 42.
- 47' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alex Hartridge makes it 1-2.
- 52' England international Lewis Wing has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 57' Paul Mukairu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Caylan Vickers at the 57 minute mark.
- 61' Sonny Cox is replacing Harry Kite for the Exeter City FC side.
- 66' Exeter City FC is showing some good football. However, Exeter City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 68' Magnificent from Dion Rankine! That is 2 goals in 198 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 73' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Exeter City FC that had 198 games and scored 203 goals.
- 74' Amadou Salif Mbengue gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Michael Craig and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Femi Azeez makes it 2-3.
- 81' Jeriel Dorsett has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 81.
- 86' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Exeter City FC's shape.
- 88' The Exeter City FC bench stirs into life. Ilmari Niskanen is withdrawn and Kyle Taylor gets his opportunity.
- 90' Another change for Reading FC made on 90 minute. Femi Azeez leaves to be changed by Ben Elliott.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Exeter City FC.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 29
- 10
- 7
-
2
Clinton Mola ↓ Charlie Savage 74'
- 20
- 32
-
11
Femi Azeez ↓ Ben Elliott 90'
- 36
-
42
Caylan Vickers ↓ Paul Mukairu 57'
- 24
Bench
- 6
- 22
-
12
Paul Mukairu ↑ 57'
-
27
Amadou Salif Mbengue ↑ 74'
-
8
Charlie Savage ↑ 74'
- 15
-
4
Ben Elliott ↑ 90'
Coach
Ruben Selles
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
16
Harry Kite ↓ Sonny Cox 61'
- 5
- 3
- 12
-
11
James Scott ↓ Pierce Sweeney 61'
-
14
Ilmari Niskanen ↓ Kyle Taylor 88'
- 29
- 39
- 1
- 21
Bench
- 18
-
26
Pierce Sweeney ↑ 61'
- 30
-
23
Kyle Taylor ↑ 88'
- 41
- 47
-
19
Sonny Cox ↑ 61'
Coach
Gary Caldwell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Harvey Knibbs | 2 |
| Femi Azeez | 1 |
| Zak Jules | 1 |
| Dion Rankine | 1 |
| Michael Craig | 1 |
| Jayden Wareham | 1 |
| Ilmari Niskanen | 1 |
| Will Aimson | 1 |
Reading FC Form
Exeter City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.92
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Exeter City FC
47%
Reading FC or Exeter City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5.5%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Exeter City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.