Stevenage FC vs Reading FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stevenage FC vs Reading FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.
- Stevenage FC 7 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Tom Cooke (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Reading FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Guiseley AFC | H | 5–4 | W |
| 29 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 26 Oct | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Mansfield Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Stevenage FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Stockport County FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 26 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | Exeter City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | Crawley Town FC | H | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Stevenage FC | Reading FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #9 |
| 9 | Points | 11 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 3 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 2 / 2 |
| 11 | Scored | 16 |
| 8 | Conceded | 9 |
| +3 | GD | +7 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.57 |
| 29% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Stevenage FC are 13th (9 pts). Reading FC are 9th (11 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Stevenage FC
| Daniel Kemp | 3 G | 1 A |
| Oliver Sanderson | 3 G | |
| Josh Magennis | 2 G | 1 A |
Reading FC
| Jack Marriott | 8 G |
| Jacob Brown | 2 G |
| George Earthy | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Stevenage FC and Reading FC has kicked off!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stevenage FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Murphy Mahoney is a natural goalkeeper and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' 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.
- 29' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Daniel Kemp makes it 1-0.
- 34' It looks like no one’s ball. Stevenage FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stevenage FC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Andre Garcia by Jeriel Dorsett on 46 minute.
- 51' Jamie Reid has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 56' Stevenage FC is showing some good football. However, Stevenage FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 59' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Mamadi Camara by Jayden Wareham on 59 minute.
- 64' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ben Elliott on 65.
- 70' Lewis Wing has been relatively quiet despite scoring 48 goals in his last 387 appearances.
- 75' Elliott List is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tyreece Simpson at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' Stevenage FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 82' Against the run of play, Harvey Knibbs has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Eli King. He replaces Nick Freeman on 85 minute.
- 89' Stevenage FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jake Young is hanging Jamie Reid on the field on 89 minute.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
19
Jamie Reid ↓ Jake Young 89'
- 3
- 14
- 5
-
12
Tyreece Simpson ↓ Elliott List 75'
- 10
- 18
- 22
- 13
-
7
Nick Freeman ↓ Eli King 85'
Bench
-
17
Elliott List ↑ 75'
- 16
- 1
-
30
Jake Young ↑ 89'
- 20
-
26
Eli King ↑ 85'
- 37
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 22
- 7
- 20
-
28
Mamadi Camara ↓ Jayden Wareham 59'
- 27
-
5
Michael Craig ↓ Ashqar Ahmed 75'
- 8
- 24
- 4
-
30
Andre Garcia ↓ Jeriel Dorsett 46'
Bench
- 1
-
3
Jeriel Dorsett ↑ 46'
- 34
-
19
Jayden Wareham ↑ 59'
-
39
Ashqar Ahmed ↑ 75'
- 37
- 47
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kelvin Ehibhationhan | 2 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 1 |
| Daniel Kemp | 1 |
| Carl Piergianni | 1 |
Head to Head
Stevenage FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.5
Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Stevenage FC or Reading FC 73% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Stevenage FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Reading FC
67%
Stevenage FC or Reading FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stevenage FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6.1%
0 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
5%
1 – 0
5%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC
| Handicap | Stevenage FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.