Reading FC vs Harborough Town FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Harborough Town FC — FA Cup at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Harborough Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Declan Bourne
- Assistant 1 Kevin Howick
- Assistant 2
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Harborough Town FC | H | 5–3 | W |
| 26 Nov | Barnsley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Nov | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | Stevenage FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Stockport County FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Reading FC | A | 3–5 | L |
| 02 Nov | Tonbridge Angels FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 03 Sep | Lye Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | AFC Sudbury | A | 2–4 | L |
| 01 Sep | Wellingborough Whitworths FC | A | 6–1 | W |
| 10 Aug | Deeping Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Reading FC host Harborough Town FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Lewis Wing is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Reading FC so far.
- 10' Paul Malone has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 16' Abraham Kanu was booked on 16.
- 18' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Freddie Robinson makes it 0-1.
- 20' Mamadi Camara adds to his 0 season tally! Reading FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 21' Sensational shot from Riley O'Sullivan. Harborough Town FC is back in the lead.
- 26' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 27' Sandro has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 27.
- 32' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 37' Harborough Town FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Harborough Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Michael Craig comes on to replace Mamadi Camara.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Harborough Town FC's compact .
- 59' A stunning finish from Charlie Savage — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 60' Lewis Wing makes way for Chem Campbell at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 65' What a moment for Adrian Akande! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
- 66' Another substitution for Harborough Town FC to replace Riley O'Sullivan by Luis Rose on 66 minute.
- 71' Harborough Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 73' Freddie Robinson makes way for Dan Forbes at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Harborough Town FC.
- 75' Abraham Kanu was booked on 75.
- 76' Harlee Dean has so much to prove this time. He replaces Adrian Akande on 76 minute.
- 80' A moment of madness from Andre Garcia on 80 minutes earns him a card. Reading FC will be frustrated.
- 85' Reading FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 86' A stunning finish from Kai Tonge — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- Full Time. Reading FC beats Harborough Town FC
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
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29
Lewis Wing ↓ Chem Campbell 60'
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28
Mamadi Camara ↓ Michael Craig 46'
- 34
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4
Ben Elliott ↓ Charlie Savage 46'
- 26
- 19
- 39
- 32
- 30
-
37
Adrian Akande ↓ Harlee Dean 76'
Bench
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6
Harlee Dean ↑ 76'
- 10
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20
Chem Campbell ↑ 60'
- 3
-
5
Michael Craig ↑ 46'
-
8
Charlie Savage ↑ 46'
- 24
Coach
Ruben Selles
Harborough Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
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–
Sandro ↓ Joel Carta 46'
- –
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–
Ben Stephens ↓ Kai Tonge 66'
- –
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–
Freddie Robinson ↓ Dan Forbes 73'
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–
Riley O'Sullivan ↓ Luis Rose 66'
- –
- –
- –
- –
- –
Bench
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–
Kai Tonge ↑ 66'
- –
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–
Luis Rose ↑ 66'
- –
- –
- –
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Joel Carta ↑ 46'
- –
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Dan Forbes ↑ 73'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chem Campbell | 2 |
| Riley O'Sullivan | 1 |
| Freddie Robinson | 1 |
| Kai Tonge | 1 |
| Mamadi Camara | 1 |
| Charlie Savage | 1 |
| Adrian Akande | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Harborough Town FC Form
2024-12-01
Reading FC
5–3
Harborough Town FC
L
2024-11-02
Tonbridge Angels FC
1–4
Harborough Town FC
W
2022-09-03
Lye Town FC
1–2
Harborough Town FC
W
2020-09-12
AFC Sudbury
4–2
Harborough Town FC
L
2020-09-01
Wellingborough Whitworths FC
1–6
Harborough Town FC
W
2019-08-10
Harborough Town FC
1–2
Deeping Rangers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.69
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97
Harborough Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 83% + Both teams to score 79%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 3.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 4.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Harborough Town FC
46%
Reading FC or Harborough Town FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Harborough Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–3 not predicted5 – 3Actual
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
5.9%
1 – 1
5.8%
3 – 2
5.7%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 3
4.2%
4 – 1
3.9%
4 – 2
3.8%
3 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Harborough Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 15% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 18% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 13% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 8% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Harborough Town FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.