Reading FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Yates
- Assistant 1 Andrew Hickman (England)
- Assistant 2 Marc Wilson
6 games this season
🟨 2.8/game
⚽ 12.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb | Reading FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Feb | Derby County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Jan | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
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' Three points are at stake. Reading FC host Shrewsbury Town FC — let the battle begin!
- 3' GOAL! Jordan Shipley scores on 3. Assisted by Tom Bayliss
- 5' Tom Bayliss does the damage! The net is bulging and Shrewsbury Town FC surge ahead!
- 9' A goal from the England international Sam Smith! He fires home on 9 to make it 1-2!
- 14' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 382 games and scored 441 goals.
- 19' Poor challenge from Andy Yiadom. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 24' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jack Hinchy, as he is very good at scoring at Select Car Leasing Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 29' Tyler Bindon is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shrewsbury Town FC tonight.
- 31' Another change for Shrewsbury Town FC made on 31 minute. Aaron Pierre leaves to be changed by Jason Sraha.
- 32' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mal Benning.
- 36' A stunning finish from Kelvin Ehibhationhan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 41' A quiet spell here at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' Reading FC have won 441 goals from 382 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 49' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Hinchy argues furiously but the card stands.
- 50' What a strike from Tom Bloxham! The score is 2-3.
- 55' Andy Yiadom, a Ghana defender, has 49 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 59' Ryan Bowman catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 59.
- 59' Nohan Kenneh is replacing Jack Hinchy for the Shrewsbury Town FC side.
- 64' A change in the Reading FC ranks — Kelvin Ehibhationhan exits the field as Ben Elliott enters on 64.
- 66' Poor challenge from Nohan Kenneh. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 71' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shrewsbury Town FC backline.
- 74' The referee has no hesitation. Jordan Shipley is booked for Shrewsbury Town FC — card on 74.
- 79' Lewis Wing was booked on 79.
- 84' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Jayden Wareham. He replaces Andy Yiadom on 86 minute.
- 90' Reading FC player sees a card in front of him.
- Shrewsbury Town FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Andy Yiadom ↓ Jayden Wareham 86'
- 1
- 29
- 10
- 7
- 2
- 11
- 27
-
8
Charlie Savage ↓ Paul Mukairu 64'
- 24
- 15
Bench
- 22
-
12
Paul Mukairu ↑ 64'
- 30
- 36
-
4
Ben Elliott ↑ 64'
-
19
Jayden Wareham ↑ 86'
- 14
Coach
Ruben Selles
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
16
Aaron Pierre ↓ Jason Sraha 31'
- 26
- 20
- 7
- 9
- 5
- 18
-
8
Jack Hinchy ↓ Nohan Kenneh 59'
- 22
- 3
Bench
- 21
- 17
- 13
- 14
-
6
Jason Sraha ↑ 31'
-
42
Nohan Kenneh ↑ 59'
- 15
Coach
Paul Hurst
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Bayliss | 2 |
| Kelvin Ehibhationhan | 2 |
| Taylor Perry | 2 |
| Sam Smith | 2 |
| Chem Campbell | 1 |
| Dominic Ballard | 1 |
| Jason Sraha | 1 |
| Cheyenne Dunkley | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2024-02-24
Reading FC
2–3
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2024-02-17
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2024-02-13
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Barnsley FC
D
2024-02-10
Derby County FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2024-02-03
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-01-27
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Shrewsbury Town FC 73% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
64%
Reading FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Shrewsbury Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
5.5%
0 – 2
5.5%
1 – 0
5.4%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Shrewsbury Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.