Thursday , 2 July 2026

Reading FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Reading FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Wycombe Wanderers FC
Sat 9 Mar 2024 · 15:00 UTC Select Car Leasing Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 16' Nigel Lonwijk
Sam Smith 74' 1–1
1–2 88' Bez Lubala pen
Y 46' Matt Butcher
Andy Yiadom 68' Y
Y 88' Bez Lubala
Femi Azeez 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Reading FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Carl Brook
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2 Jonathon Block (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

4
2
2
Reading FC 8 games · Avg 2.5 goals Wycombe Wanderers FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-09 Reading FC 1–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2023-11-25 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–2 Reading FC 2021-02-23 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–0 Reading FC 2020-10-20 Reading FC 1–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Mar Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–2 L
02 Mar Carlisle United FC A 3–1 W
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
Wycombe Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Mar Reading FC A 2–1 W
02 Mar Barnsley FC H 2–4 L
27 Feb Cheltenham Town FC H 2–0 W
24 Feb Stevenage FC A 0–1 L
17 Feb Oxford United FC H 0–0 D
13 Feb Bolton Wanderers FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Reading FC Wycombe Wanderers FC
#12 Position #11
63 Points 63
46 Played 46
16 / 15 / 15 W / D / L 17 / 12 / 17
64 Scored 69
60 Conceded 58
+4 GD +11
1.37 PPG 1.37
35% Win % 37%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Reading FC are 12th (63 pts). Wycombe Wanderers FC are 11th (63 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Reading FC and Wycombe Wanderers FC is underway.
  • 5' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 16' Nigel Lonwijk is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 21' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wycombe Wanderers FC backline.
  • 26' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Wycombe Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 31' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 36' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 41' It looks surprising Reading FC does not make any changes. Luke Leahy has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' That is a card for Wycombe Wanderers FC. Matt Butcher will be fuming at that decision.
  • 51' David Button is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
  • 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 379 games and scored 433 goals.
  • 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 65' Sam Vokes gets the nod from Wycombe Wanderers FC. He replaces Kieran Sadlier and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' The referee calls foul for Andy Yiadom. He receives a card.
  • 71' Fresh legs for Wycombe Wanderers FC! Jason McCarthy comes on to replace Luke Leahy.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Chem Campbell. He replaces Garath McCleary on 72 minute.
  • 74' GOAL! Sam Smith scores on 74. Assisted by Femi Azeez
  • 79' Bez Lubala has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 84' Wycombe Wanderers FC have won 425 goals from 364 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 88' Bez Lubala does the damage! The net is bulging and Wycombe Wanderers FC surge ahead!
  • 88' That is a card for Wycombe Wanderers FC. Bez Lubala will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Femi Azeez was booked on 90.
  • Wycombe Wanderers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Selles

Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Bloomfield

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sam Smith 2
Bez Lubala 2
Harvey Knibbs 2
Killian Phillips 1
Nigel Lonwijk 1
Lucas Joao 1
Fred Onyedinma 1
Lewis Wing 1

Head to Head

2024-03-09 Reading FC 1–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2023-11-25 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–2 Reading FC 2021-02-23 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–0 Reading FC 2020-10-20 Reading FC 1–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC

Reading FC Form

2024-03-09 Reading FC 1–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2024-03-02 Carlisle United FC 1–3 Reading FC W 2024-02-24 Reading FC 2–3 Shrewsbury Town FC L 2024-02-20 Reading FC 2–0 Port Vale FC W 2024-02-17 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Reading FC L 2024-02-13 Fleetwood Town FC 1–1 Reading FC D

Wycombe Wanderers FC Form

2024-03-09 Reading FC 1–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC W 2024-03-02 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–4 Barnsley FC L 2024-02-27 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–0 Cheltenham Town FC W 2024-02-24 Stevenage FC 1–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2024-02-17 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–0 Oxford United FC D 2024-02-13 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–1 Wycombe Wanderers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.42 Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for: Reading FC or Wycombe Wanderers FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Reading FC38% Draw28% Wycombe Wanderers FC34%
Actual: Wycombe Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Reading FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Wycombe Wanderers FC
62%
Reading FC or Wycombe Wanderers FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Reading FC27% Draw46% Wycombe Wanderers FC27%
Actual: Wycombe Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Reading FC

Handicap Reading FC covers Push Wycombe Wanderers FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 19% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Reading FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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