Thursday , 2 July 2026

Reading FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Reading FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Port Vale FC
Tue 20 Feb 2024 · 20:00 UTC Select Car Leasing Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Lewis Wing 76' 1–0
Harvey Knibbs 83' 2–0

Overview

Match Preview

Reading FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Ross Joyce
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2 Adrian Tranter

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

2
1
1
Reading FC 4 games · Avg 1.5 goals Port Vale FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-20 Reading FC 2–0 Port Vale FC 2023-08-12 Port Vale FC 1–0 Reading FC

Recent Form

Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb Port Vale FC H 2–0 W
17 Feb Portsmouth FC A 1–4 L
13 Feb Fleetwood Town FC A 1–1 D
10 Feb Charlton Athletic FC H 2–0 W
06 Feb Stevenage FC A 1–0 W
03 Feb Oxford United FC A 1–1 D
Port Vale FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb Reading FC A 0–2 L
17 Feb Cheltenham Town FC A 2–3 L
10 Feb Stevenage FC H 2–2 D
06 Feb Leyton Orient FC H 0–1 L
03 Feb Fleetwood Town FC A 0–3 L
27 Jan Portsmouth FC H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Reading FC Port Vale FC
#12 Position #22
63 Points 42
46 Played 46
16 / 15 / 15 W / D / L 10 / 12 / 24
64 Scored 36
60 Conceded 61
+4 GD -25
1.37 PPG 0.91
35% Win % 22%

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Reading FC are 12th (63 pts). Port Vale FC are 22nd (42 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Reading FC gets underway.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michael Craig made 379 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ethan Chislett, as he is very good at scoring at Select Car Leasing Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Port Vale FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 46' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Charlie Savage is hanging Michael Craig on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' England international James Wilson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
  • 59' Conor Grant is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dan Jones at the 59 minute mark.
  • 60' Another change for Reading FC made on 60 minute. Kelvin Ehibhationhan leaves to be changed by Ben Elliott.
  • 65' 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.
  • 70' 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.
  • 73' The whistle greets Ethan Chislett as he departs to be replaced by Ben Garrity.
  • 76' What a moment for Lewis Wing! That strike on 76 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 77' Another substitution for Port Vale FC to replace Ryan Loft by James Wilson on 77 minute.
  • 82' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 83' GOAL! Harvey Knibbs fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 88' It looks surprising Reading FC does not make any changes. Sam Smith has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • Reading FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Port Vale FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.74 Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.59 Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for: Reading FC to win 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Reading FC63% Draw24% Port Vale FC13%
Actual: Reading FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Reading FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Port Vale FC
37%
Reading FC or Port Vale FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Reading FC43% Draw47% Port Vale FC10%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.3%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.7%
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
8.4%
3 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 1
4.8%
4 – 0
3.6%
1 – 2
2.8%
2 – 2
2.5%
4 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Reading FC

Handicap Reading FC covers Push Port Vale FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 20% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 26% 36%
-0.5 64% — 36%
+0.5 89% — 11%
+1 89% 8% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Reading FC keeps clean sheet
56% ✓
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.