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 46 games · 63 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Select Car Leasing Stadium!
- 5' The 30-year-old Joel Pereira has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' 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.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lewis Wing made 383 appearances and scored 48 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 22' That is a card for Lincoln City FC. Tom Bayliss will be fuming at that decision.
- 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 32' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 37' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Lincoln City FC's shape.
- 41' Reading FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 41.
- 46' Lincoln City FC come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Skubala might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' Andy Yiadom is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kelvin Abrefa at the 55 minute mark.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Kelvin Ehibhationhan on 59 minutes.
- 61' It is a substitution in Lincoln City FC team. Joe Gardner is replaced by Erik Ring on 61 minute.
- 64' Mamadi Camara was booked on 64.
- 65' James Collins puts Lincoln City FC on the lead.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for James Collins. He replaces Tom Bayliss on 65 minute.
- 67' Reading FC ring the changes. Mamadi Camara has done his job and it is now time for Jayden Wareham to step up.
- 72' The referee shows Reading FC player a card on 72.
- 75' Reading FC ring the changes. Chem Campbell has done his job and it is now time for Billy Bodin to step up.
- 78' Ben House has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 78.
- 83' Conor McGrandles is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ben House at the 83 minute mark.
- 87' The referee shows Lincoln City FC player a card on 87.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Tendayi Darikwa.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Reading 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 |
|---|---|
| Bailey Cadamarteri | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Ryan One | 1 |
| Jack Moylan | 1 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 1 |
| Tyler Bindon | 1 |
| Freddie Draper | 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
0.94
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
73%
Reading FC or Lincoln City FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.2%
0 – 2
9.4%
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
5.6%
0 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
4.3%
2 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 23% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.