Reading FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alex Chilowicz
- Assistant 1 Paul Lister
- Assistant 2 Dean Treleaven
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 29 Mar | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Apr | Carlisle United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Barnsley FC | A | 5–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Reading FC | Lincoln City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #1 |
| 63 | Points | 103 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 16 / 15 / 15 | W / D / L | 31 / 10 / 5 |
| 64 | Scored | 89 |
| 60 | Conceded | 41 |
| +4 | GD | +48 |
| 1.37 | PPG | 2.24 |
| 35% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Reading FC are 12th (63 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Reading FC launch into their encounter with Lincoln City FC.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Reading FC is showing some good football. However, Reading FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Lincoln City FC's shape.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Lincoln City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Lincoln City FC's compact .
- 30' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 40' It’s high time Ruben Selles made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 45' A quiet spell here at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 50' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Lincoln City FC that had 318 games and scored 382 goals.
- 51' Freddie Draper is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ben House at the 51 minute mark.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 66' Lincoln City FC have won 382 goals from 318 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 67' Lewis Wing is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
- 68' Time for substitution for Lincoln City FC. Joe Taylor is replaced by Jovon Makama.
- 70' Reading FC ring the changes. Jeriel Dorsett has done his job and it is now time for Kelvin Ehibhationhan to step up.
- 72' GOAL! Freddie Draper fires home to make it 0-1!
- 77' The 28-year-old Paudie O'Connor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 80' Fresh legs for Lincoln City FC! TJ Eyoma comes on to replace Jack Moylan.
- 83' A goal from the New Zealand international Tyler Bindon! He fires home on 83 to make it 1-1!
- 88' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Ben Elliott. He receives a card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Reading FC 1-1 Lincoln City FC.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 29
- 10
- 22
- 7
- 20
- 11
-
12
Paul Mukairu ↓ Clinton Mola 70'
- 27
- 24
- 4
Bench
- 1
-
2
Clinton Mola ↑ 70'
- 30
- 36
- 8
-
15
Kelvin Ehibhationhan ↑ 70'
- 19
Coach
Ruben Selles
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Joe Taylor ↓ Jovon Makama 68'
- 7
- 2
- 15
- 6
-
18
Ben House ↓ Freddie Draper 51'
- 1
- 23
- 10
- 25
-
28
Jack Moylan ↓ TJ Eyoma 80'
Bench
- 5
- 16
- 12
-
27
Jovon Makama ↑ 68'
- 17
-
22
TJ Eyoma ↑ 80'
-
34
Freddie Draper ↑ 51'
Coach
Tom Shaw
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tyler Bindon | 1 |
| Freddie Draper | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Bailey Cadamarteri | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Ryan One | 1 |
| Jack Moylan | 1 |
Reading FC Form
Lincoln City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.17
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Lincoln City FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
71%
Reading FC or Lincoln City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.