Reading FC vs Stevenage FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Stevenage FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- Stevenage FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Assistant 1 Matthew Sowerby (England)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar | Stevenage FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Mar | Wrexham AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | Crawley Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Exeter City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Mar | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Mansfield Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Reading FC | Stevenage FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #6 |
| 63 | Points | 75 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 16 / 15 / 15 | W / D / L | 21 / 12 / 13 |
| 64 | Scored | 49 |
| 60 | Conceded | 46 |
| +4 | GD | +3 |
| 1.37 | PPG | 1.63 |
| 35% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Reading FC are 12th (63 pts). Stevenage FC are 6th (75 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Select Car Leasing Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Reading FC and Stevenage FC.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Tom Carroll has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Stevenage FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Stevenage FC's compact .
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' The whistle greets Nick Freeman as he departs to be replaced by Lewis Freestone.
- 49' GOAL! Carl Piergianni fires home to make it 0-1!
- 54' Stevenage FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 54.
- 59' Lewis Wing was booked on 59.
- 60' Assisted by Daniel Kemp with the perfectly-timed delivery and Carl Piergianni makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 65' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 70' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 75' Over 75 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 76' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Mamadi Camara comes on to replace Andre Garcia.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Charlie Savage argues furiously but the card stands.
- 83' Harvey Knibbs, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 88' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Andre Garcia made 379 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 89' Chem Campbell makes way for Adrian Akande at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 90' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Tom Carroll comes on to replace Charlie Savage.
- The points are shared — Reading FC 1-1 Stevenage FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 29
- 22
- 7
-
20
Chem Campbell ↓ Adrian Akande 89'
- 2
-
8
Charlie Savage ↓ Tom Carroll 90'
- 24
- 9
- 19
-
30
Andre Garcia ↓ Mamadi Camara 76'
Bench
-
11
Tom Carroll ↑ 90'
- 1
- 10
- 14
-
28
Mamadi Camara ↑ 76'
- 34
-
37
Adrian Akande ↑ 89'
Coach
Noel Hunt
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 3
- 23
- 11
- 27
- 15
- 5
- 10
- 26
- 13
-
7
Nick Freeman ↓ Lewis Freestone 45'
Bench
- 17
-
16
Lewis Freestone ↑ 45'
- 9
- 1
- 18
- 30
- 6
Coach
Alex Revell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kelvin Ehibhationhan | 2 |
| Daniel Kemp | 1 |
| Carl Piergianni | 1 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Stevenage FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.15
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Stevenage FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Draw 76% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Stevenage FC
55%
Reading FC or Stevenage FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.3%
1 – 0
14.7%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
10%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.3%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Stevenage FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 24% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.