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' That's the starting whistle at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Reading FC and Harborough Town FC.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Louie Holzman suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Harborough Town 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.
- 15' Harborough Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 16' A meaty challenge results in booking for Abraham Kanu on 16.
- 18' GOAL! Freddie Robinson fires home to make it 0-1!
- 20' What a moment for Mamadi Camara! That strike on 20 puts his side firmly in control.
- 21' Riley O'Sullivan does the damage! The net is bulging and Harborough Town FC surge ahead!
- 26' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 26 minutes.
- 27' Sandro has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 27.
- 32' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 385 games and scored 447 goals.
- 37' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' A tactical swap from Reading FC — Michael Craig on, Mamadi Camara off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 59' Charlie Savage does the damage! The net is bulging and Reading FC surge ahead!
- 60' Chem Campbell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lewis Wing on 60 minute.
- 65' Adrian Akande doubles the advantage! 3-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 66' The crowd applauds Riley O'Sullivan as he leaves the pitch. Luis Rose steps in for Harborough Town FC.
- 71' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Reading FC and Harborough Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Dan Forbes. He replaces Freddie Robinson on 73 minute.
- 75' Reading FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 76' Adrian Akande makes way for Harlee Dean at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 80' The referee has no hesitation. Andre Garcia is booked for Reading FC — card on 80.
- 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 86' Kai Tonge does the damage! The net is bulging and Harborough Town FC surge ahead!
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Reading FC 5-3 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'
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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 |
| Charlie Savage | 1 |
| Adrian Akande | 1 |
| Riley O'Sullivan | 1 |
| Freddie Robinson | 1 |
| Kai Tonge | 1 |
| Mamadi Camara | 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.