Reading FC vs Mansfield Town FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Mansfield Town FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Mansfield Town FC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Woods
- Assistant 1 Garry Maskell
- Assistant 2 Alexander Mathieson (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Mansfield Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Northampton Town FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Dec | Cambridge United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Reading FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Reading FC | Mansfield Town FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #13 |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 3 | Scored | 2 |
| 4 | Conceded | 1 |
| -1 | GD | +1 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Mansfield Town FC this season
Mansfield Town FC this season
Reading FC are 24th (0 pts). Mansfield Town FC are 13th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Reading FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Mansfield Town FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Reading FC are looking to make home advantage count against Mansfield Town FC.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Mansfield Town FC's compact .
- 17' Goal! Mamadi Camara scores his 4 goal in 379 matches.
- 22' Over 22 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 27' The 37-year-old Lee Gregory has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 32' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Mansfield Town FC backline.
- 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' What composure from Will Evans! The Wales international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 50' Harvey Knibbs has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 54' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Will Evans on 54 minutes.
- 55' Tyler Bindon has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 55 minutes.
- 60' Reading FC currently sit 6 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 65' Hiram Boateng gets the nod from Mansfield Town FC. He replaces Keanu Baccus and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Mansfield Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 75' Elliot Hewitt makes way for Lee Gregory at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Mansfield Town FC.
- 78' The referee shows Reading FC player a card on 78.
- 80' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Mamadi Camara by Andre Garcia on 80 minute.
- 83' Stephen McLaughlin has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 83.
- 88' 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.
- 89' Aden Flint has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan Bowery on 89 minute.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Jayden Wareham.
- 90' The whistle greets Sam Smith as he departs to be replaced by Harlee Dean.
- It finishes all square. Reading FC and Mansfield Town FC share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
-
10
Sam Smith ↓ Harlee Dean 90'
- 22
- 7
- 20
-
28
Mamadi Camara ↓ Andre Garcia 80'
- 27
- 5
- 8
- 24
-
32
Abraham Kanu ↓ Jayden Wareham 80'
Bench
- 1
-
6
Harlee Dean ↑ 90'
- 14
- 34
-
19
Jayden Wareham ↑ 80'
-
30
Andre Garcia ↑ 80'
Coach
Noel Hunt
Mansfield Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 8
- 7
-
25
Louis Reed ↓ Stephen Quinn 75'
-
9
Jordan Bowery ↓ Aden Flint 89'
- 1
-
17
Keanu Baccus ↓ Hiram Boateng 65'
- 11
- 22
- 23
-
4
Elliot Hewitt ↓ Lee Gregory 75'
Bench
-
19
Lee Gregory ↑ 75'
-
16
Stephen Quinn ↑ 75'
-
14
Aden Flint ↑ 89'
- 5
-
3
Stephen McLaughlin ↑ 65'
-
44
Hiram Boateng ↑ 65'
- 13
Coach
Nigel Clough
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jayden Wareham | 2 |
| Will Evans | 1 |
| Billy Bodin | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Keanu Baccus | 1 |
| Mamadi Camara | 1 |
| Tyler Bindon | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Mansfield Town FC Form
2024-12-29
Reading FC
2–1
Mansfield Town FC
L
2024-12-26
Peterborough United FC
0–3
Mansfield Town FC
W
2024-12-21
Mansfield Town FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
W
2024-12-14
Charlton Athletic FC
0–0
Mansfield Town FC
D
2024-12-07
Mansfield Town FC
1–2
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
2024-12-03
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–1
Mansfield Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.27
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.54
Mansfield Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 92% + Both teams to score 86%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 2.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 3.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 4.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
51%
Draw or Mansfield Town FC
67%
Reading FC or Mansfield Town FC
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–1 not predicted2 – 1Actual
2 – 3
5.6%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 4
4.9%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 2
4.5%
1 – 4
4.4%
3 – 3
4.2%
3 – 4
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%
2 – 5
3.5%
1 – 5
3.1%
1 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Mansfield Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 7% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 11% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +1 | 40% | 17% | 44% |
| +1.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +2 | 56% | 16% | 27% |
| +2.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
Mansfield Town FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.