Reading FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Speedie (England)
- Assistant 1 Kevin Howick
- Assistant 2 David Harrison (England)
7 games this season
🟨 2.9/game
⚽ 10.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Reading FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Mar | Exeter City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Reading FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
6/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/2
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Reading FC
| Jack Marriott | 8 G |
| Jacob Brown | 2 G |
| George Earthy | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Select Car Leasing Stadium!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Lincoln City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Sweden international Erik Ring has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 22' The referee calls foul for Tom Bayliss. He receives a card.
- 27' Lincoln City FC come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 37' With 0 assists to his name this season, Conor McGrandles is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Lincoln City FC.
- 41' Amadou Salif Mbengue catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 41.
- 46' 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 Sean Roughan suffering a number of foals already.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Skubala might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' Andy Yiadom gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Kelvin Abrefa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 59' A moment of madness from Kelvin Ehibhationhan on 59 minutes earns him a card. Reading FC will be frustrated.
- 61' Fresh legs for Lincoln City FC! Erik Ring comes on to replace Joe Gardner.
- 64' That is a card for Reading FC. Mamadi Camara will be fuming at that decision.
- 65' GOAL! James Collins fires home to make it 0-1!
- 65' The crowd applauds Tom Bayliss as he leaves the pitch. James Collins steps in for Lincoln City FC.
- 67' The whistle greets Mamadi Camara as he departs to be replaced by Jayden Wareham.
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! Andy Yiadom argues furiously but the card stands.
- 75' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Billy Bodin comes on to replace Chem Campbell.
- 78' The referee shows Lincoln City FC player a card on 78.
- 83' A change in the Lincoln City FC ranks — Ben House exits the field as Conor McGrandles enters on 83.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Ethan Hamilton argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Poor challenge from Tendayi Darikwa. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- Another three points for Lincoln City FC.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 22
- 7
-
20
Chem Campbell ↓ Billy Bodin 75'
-
28
Mamadi Camara ↓ Jayden Wareham 67'
- 27
-
2
Kelvin Abrefa ↓ Andy Yiadom 55'
- 8
- 24
- 9
-
30
Andre Garcia ↓ Tivonge Rushesha 75'
Bench
-
17
Andy Yiadom ↑ 55'
-
11
Tom Carroll ↑ 75'
- 1
-
10
Billy Bodin ↑ 75'
-
14
Tivonge Rushesha ↑ 75'
- 38
-
19
Jayden Wareham ↑ 67'
Coach
Noel Hunt
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
- 5
- 22
-
8
Tom Bayliss ↓ James Collins 65'
- 11
-
18
Ben House ↓ Conor McGrandles 83'
- 23
- 1
-
34
Freddie Draper ↓ Ethan Erhahon 65'
-
32
Joe Gardner ↓ Erik Ring 61'
Bench
-
14
Conor McGrandles ↑ 83'
-
25
James Collins ↑ 65'
-
6
Ethan Erhahon ↑ 65'
- 4
- 31
-
12
Erik Ring ↑ 61'
- 36
Coach
Michael Skubala
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryan One | 1 |
| Jack Moylan | 1 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 1 |
| Tyler Bindon | 1 |
| Freddie Draper | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Bailey Cadamarteri | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Lincoln City FC Form
2025-04-18
Reading FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2025-04-12
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2025-04-05
Charlton Athletic FC
2–2
Lincoln City FC
D
2025-04-01
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2025-03-29
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2025-03-22
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Exeter City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.05
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Lincoln City FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
66%
Reading FC or Lincoln City FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.4%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
2.4%
0 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.