Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Reading FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Reading FC — League One at Adams Park.
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Rock
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Alexander Bradley (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Reading FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Dec | Exeter City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Nov | Wealdstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | Mansfield Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Dec | Cambridge United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Harborough Town FC | H | 5–3 | W |
| 26 Nov | Barnsley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Nov | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | Stevenage FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Wycombe Wanderers FC | Reading FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #12 |
| 63 | Points | 63 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 12 / 17 | W / D / L | 16 / 15 / 15 |
| 69 | Scored | 64 |
| 58 | Conceded | 60 |
| +11 | GD | +4 |
| 1.37 | PPG | 1.37 |
| 37% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Wycombe Wanderers FC are 11th (63 pts). Reading FC are 12th (63 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Adams Park!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wycombe Wanderers FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Wycombe Wanderers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 18' GOAL! Bez Lubala scores on 18. Assisted by Jack Grimmer
- 23' Brandon Hanlan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Matt Bloomfield will be considering his options from the bench.
- 30' Against the run of play, Harvey Knibbs has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Adams Park. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' Chem Campbell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' Fred Onyedinma was booked on 45.
- 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 55' Wycombe Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 58' Reading FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 62' Poor challenge from Bez Lubala. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 64' Wycombe Wanderers FC make a change. Daniel Udoh trudges off to be replaced by Richard Kone on 64 minutes.
- 65' It’s a booking for Reading FC player. Sam Smith gets a card.
- 65' Time for substitution for Wycombe Wanderers FC. Bez Lubala is replaced by Garath McCleary.
- 70' It looks surprising Reading FC does not make any changes. Fred Onyedinma has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 74' Wycombe Wanderers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 74.
- 78' Another change for Reading FC made on 78 minute. Charlie Savage leaves to be changed by Mamadi Camara.
- 81' Wycombe Wanderers FC ring the changes. Tyreeq Bakinson has done his job and it is now time for Luke Leahy to step up.
- 86' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 89' Fred Onyedinma makes way for Brandon Hanlan at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wycombe Wanderers FC.
- 90' Daniel Harvie has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Daniel Udoh ↓ Richard Kone 64'
-
16
Tyreeq Bakinson ↓ Luke Leahy 81'
- 28
-
44
Fred Onyedinma ↓ Brandon Hanlan 89'
- 2
- 3
- 37
- 1
- 20
- 17
-
30
Bez Lubala ↓ Garath McCleary 65'
Bench
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 65'
-
18
Brandon Hanlan ↑ 89'
-
10
Luke Leahy ↑ 81'
- 19
- 8
- 31
-
24
Richard Kone ↑ 64'
Coach
Matt Bloomfield
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 10
- 22
- 7
- 20
- 3
- 27
- 5
-
8
Charlie Savage ↓ Mamadi Camara 78'
- 24
- 4
Bench
- 1
- 6
-
28
Mamadi Camara ↑ 78'
- 34
- 19
- 39
- 30
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
2024-12-07
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–1
Reading FC
D
2024-12-03
Exeter City FC
2–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2024-11-30
Wealdstone FC
0–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2024-11-26
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
Mansfield Town FC
W
2024-11-23
Lincoln City FC
2–3
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2024-11-09
Wigan Athletic FC
0–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.42
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Reading FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Reading FC
57%
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Reading FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Wycombe Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.