Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Reading FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Reading FC — League One at Adams Park.
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Assistant 1 Dean Treleaven
- Assistant 2 Marc Wilson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | Reading FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Stevenage FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Nov | Bradford City AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Oct | Oxford United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Wycombe Wanderers FC | Reading FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #24 |
| 1 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 1 | Scored | 3 |
| 1 | Conceded | 4 |
| +0 | GD | -1 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Wycombe Wanderers FC this season
Wycombe Wanderers FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Wycombe Wanderers FC are 19th (1 pts). Reading FC are 24th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Reading FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Wycombe Wanderers FC and Reading FC has kicked off!
- 5' 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.
- 10' Femi Azeez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wycombe Wanderers FC so far.
- 14' A meaty challenge results in booking for Harry Boyes on 14.
- 19' Dominic Ballard has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Wycombe Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact .
- 29' Dominic Ballard makes way for Paul Mukairu at the 29 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 30' A stunning finish from Sam Smith — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 32' Killian Phillips has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 32 minutes.
- 37' The 21-year-old Tyler Bindon has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' A goal from the England international Lewis Wing! He fires home on 41 to make it 1-2!
- 46' The Wycombe Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Dale Taylor is withdrawn and Kieran Sadlier gets his opportunity.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' Ireland international Richard Keogh has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 60' The crowd applauds Jack Grimmer as he leaves the pitch. Lyle Taylor steps in for Wycombe Wanderers FC.
- 65' Wycombe Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 70' Wycombe Wanderers FC ring the changes. Joe Low has done his job and it is now time for Chris Forino-Joseph to step up.
- 75' Wycombe Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 80' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 85' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 88' The crowd applauds Paul Mukairu as he leaves the pitch. Matty Carson steps in for Reading FC.
- 90' A moment of madness from David Wheeler on 90 minutes earns him a card. Wycombe Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Reading FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 12
- 1
- 16
- 4
- 6
-
2
Jack Grimmer ↓ Lyle Taylor 60'
- 11
- 22
-
20
Dale Taylor ↓ Kieran Sadlier 46'
-
17
Joe Low ↓ Chris Forino-Joseph 70'
Bench
-
30
Lyle Taylor ↑ 60'
-
23
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 46'
- 29
- 25
-
5
Chris Forino-Joseph ↑ 70'
- 31
- 8
Coach
Matt Bloomfield
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 1
- 29
- 10
- 7
- 20
- 32
- 11
- 36
-
9
Dominic Ballard ↓ Paul Mukairu 29'
- 24
Bench
- 3
- 22
-
12
Paul Mukairu ↑ 29'
- 47
- 27
- 8
- 15
Coach
Ruben Selles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2023-11-25
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–2
Reading FC
L
2023-11-11
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–1
Stevenage FC
L
2023-11-04
Bradford City AFC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2023-10-31
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–0
Cambridge United FC
D
2023-10-28
Oxford United FC
2–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2023-10-24
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–4
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.3
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Wycombe Wanderers FC or Reading FC 76%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Reading FC
56%
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Reading FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.6%
3 – 2
5.2%
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 3
3.3%
4 – 1
3.3%
1 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Wycombe Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 14% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 18% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 15% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 9% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.