Postat 90 minutes plus 10
Match ends, Reading 4, Cambridge United 0.
League One Scores & Fixtures
Saturday 16th March
League One Table
On Saturday 16th March
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- Reading, Position 18, Points 42
- Cambridge United, Position 20, Points 39
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 24 | 11 | 4 | 63 | 32 | 31 | 83 |
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| 39 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 69 | 34 | 35 | 78 |
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| 39 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 71 | 43 | 28 | 74 |
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| 38 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 74 | 46 | 28 | 71 |
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| 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 70 | 48 | 22 | 71 |
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| 39 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 62 | 52 | 10 | 63 |
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| 39 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 56 | 33 | 23 | 61 |
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| 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 49 | 38 | 11 | 61 |
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| 39 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 57 | 42 | 15 | 60 |
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| 39 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 58 |
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| 39 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 53 | 48 | 5 | 50 |
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| 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 50 | 49 | 1 | 50 |
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| 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 48 | 57 | -9 | 50 |
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| 39 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 50 | 60 | -10 | 50 |
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| 39 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 33 | 52 | -19 | 47 |
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| 39 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 57 | 58 | -1 | 45 |
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| 39 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 29 | 55 | -26 | 44 |
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| 39 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 55 | 57 | -2 | 42 |
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| 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 31 | 50 | -19 | 39 |
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| 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 32 | 55 | -23 | 39 |
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| 37 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 30 | 50 | -20 | 35 |
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| 39 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 41 | 61 | -20 | 34 |
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| 37 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 35 | 61 | -26 | 33 |
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| 38 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 67 | -34 | 23 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2 : Promotion
- Position 3, 4, 5, 6 : Promotion Play-off
- Position 21, 22, 23, 24 : Relegation
- Reading deducted 6 points due to Regulation breaches
Team Lineups
home team, Reading
Manager: Rubén Sellés
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
22, Joel Pereira, Goalkeeper
2, Mola, Defender
27, Mbengue, Defender
24, Bindon, Defender
20, Dorsett, Defender
29, Wing, Defensive Midfielder
8, Savage, Defensive Midfielder
11, Azeez, Attacking Midfielder
7, Knibbs, Attacking Midfielder
4, Elliott, Attacking Midfielder
10, Smith, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 22, Joel Pereira
- Number 20, J. Dorsett , substituted for K. Abrefa at 76 minutes
- Number 24, T. Bindon
- Number 27, A. Mbengue , substituted for H. Dean at 88 minutes
- Number 2, C. Mola
- Number 8, C. Savage , substituted for T. Rushesha at 88 minutes
- Number 29, L. Wing , Captain
- Number 4, B. Elliott , substituted for P. Mukairu at 56 minutes
- Number 7, H. Knibbs
- Number 11, O. Azeez , substituted for K. Ehibhatiomhan at 77 minutes
- Number 10, S. Smith
Substitutes
home team, Reading
- Number 30, K. Abrefa
- Number 1, D. Button
- Number 6, H. Dean
- Number 15, K. Ehibhatiomhan
- Number 12, P. Mukairu
- Number 40, T. Rushesha
- Number 19, J. Wareham
away team, Cambridge United
Manager: Garry Monk
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
1, Stevens, Goalkeeper
26, Gibbons, Defender
6, Bennett, Defender
5, Morrison, Defender
3, Andrew, Defender
24, Cousins, Midfielder
4, Digby, Midfielder
7, Brophy, Midfielder
2, Bennett, Striker
18, Taylor, Striker
21, Kachunga, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, J. Stevens , substituted for W. Mannion at 46 minutes
- Number 3, D. Andrew , substituted for S. Kaikai at 46 minutes
- Number 5, M. Morrison , Captain
- Number 6, R. Bennett , Yellow Card at 84 minutes
- Number 26, J. Gibbons
- Number 7, J. Brophy
- Number 4, P. Digby
- Number 24, J. Cousins , substituted for J. Lankester at 73 minutes
- Number 21, E. Kachunga
- Number 18, L. Taylor , substituted for G. Yahyai at 82 minutes
- Number 2, L. Bennett
away team, Cambridge United
- Number 27, M. Bonne
- Number 14, S. Kaikai
- Number 10, J. Lankester
- Number 25, W. Mannion
- Number 19, A. May
- Number 15, J. Okedina
- Number 23, G. Yahyai
home team, Reading
Manager: Rubén Sellés
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
22, Joel Pereira, Goalkeeper
2, Mola, Defender
27, Mbengue, Defender
24, Bindon, Defender
20, Dorsett, Defender
29, Wing, Defensive Midfielder
8, Savage, Defensive Midfielder
11, Azeez, Attacking Midfielder
7, Knibbs, Attacking Midfielder
4, Elliott, Attacking Midfielder
10, Smith, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 22, Joel Pereira
- Number 20, J. Dorsett , substituted for K. Abrefa at 76 minutes
- Number 24, T. Bindon
- Number 27, A. Mbengue , substituted for H. Dean at 88 minutes
- Number 2, C. Mola
- Number 8, C. Savage , substituted for T. Rushesha at 88 minutes
- Number 29, L. Wing , Captain
- Number 4, B. Elliott , substituted for P. Mukairu at 56 minutes
- Number 7, H. Knibbs
- Number 11, O. Azeez , substituted for K. Ehibhatiomhan at 77 minutes
- Number 10, S. Smith
Substitutes
- Number 30, K. Abrefa
- Number 1, D. Button
- Number 6, H. Dean
- Number 15, K. Ehibhatiomhan
- Number 12, P. Mukairu
- Number 40, T. Rushesha
- Number 19, J. Wareham
away team, Cambridge United
Manager: Garry Monk
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
1, Stevens, Goalkeeper
26, Gibbons, Defender
6, Bennett, Defender
5, Morrison, Defender
3, Andrew, Defender
24, Cousins, Midfielder
4, Digby, Midfielder
7, Brophy, Midfielder
2, Bennett, Striker
18, Taylor, Striker
21, Kachunga, Striker
Starting lineup
- Number 1, J. Stevens , substituted for W. Mannion at 46 minutes
- Number 3, D. Andrew , substituted for S. Kaikai at 46 minutes
- Number 5, M. Morrison , Captain
- Number 6, R. Bennett , Yellow Card at 84 minutes
- Number 26, J. Gibbons
- Number 7, J. Brophy
- Number 4, P. Digby
- Number 24, J. Cousins , substituted for J. Lankester at 73 minutes
- Number 21, E. Kachunga
- Number 18, L. Taylor , substituted for G. Yahyai at 82 minutes
- Number 2, L. Bennett
Substitutes
- Number 27, M. Bonne
- Number 14, S. Kaikai
- Number 10, J. Lankester
- Number 25, W. Mannion
- Number 19, A. May
- Number 15, J. Okedina
- Number 23, G. Yahyai
- Referee:
- Ben Speedie
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Sean Rothwell
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Samuel Fudge
- Fourth Official:
- Stuart Butler
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Reading v Cambridge UtdOverall possession
ShotsReading 16Cambridge United 7
Shots on targetReading 8Cambridge United 2
Total touches inside the opposition box
Reading 26Cambridge United 10Goalkeeper savesReading 2Cambridge United 4
FoulsReading 9Cambridge United 10
CornersReading 7Cambridge United 4
Advanced match stats
Attack
ShotsReading 16Cambridge United 7
Shots on targetReading 8Cambridge United 2
Shots off targetReading 5Cambridge United 2
Blocked shotsReading 3Cambridge United 3
Attempts out of boxReading 9Cambridge United 2
Total offsideReading 3Cambridge United 2
Defense
Total tacklesReading 14Cambridge United 17
Won tacklesReading 9Cambridge United 12
FoulsReading 9Cambridge United 10
Total yellow cardsReading 0Cambridge United 1
Total clearancesReading 24Cambridge United 19
Headed clearancesReading 12Cambridge United 7
Duels wonReading 61Cambridge United 48
Distribution
Total passesReading 582Cambridge United 327
Accurate passesReading 485Cambridge United 224
Backward passesReading 76Cambridge United 54
Forward passesReading 194Cambridge United 150
Total long ballsReading 81Cambridge United 69
Successful final third passesReading 90Cambridge United 74
Total crossesReading 20Cambridge United 23
TouchesReading 777Cambridge United 506
Touches in the boxReading 26Cambridge United 10
DispossessedReading 8Cambridge United 10
Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper savesReading 2Cambridge United 4
Diving savesReading 2Cambridge United 2
Saved shots from inside the boxReading 2Cambridge United 2
Saved shots from outside the boxReading 0Cambridge United 2
Keeper throwsReading 2Cambridge United 6
Goal kicksReading 7Cambridge United 6
PunchesReading 1Cambridge United 1
Season so far
League One
Key, Reading v Cambridge Utd
Form guide
All competitions
Reading lose
v Derby County
2
1
League One
Cambridge United lose
v Lincoln City
6
0
League One
Reading lose
v Wycombe Wanderers
1
2
League One
Cambridge United draw
v Northampton Town
1
1
League One
Reading won
v Carlisle United
1
3
League One
Cambridge United lose
v Bolton Wanderers
2
0
League One
Reading lose
v Shrewsbury Town
2
3
League One
Cambridge United lose
v Stevenage
1
0
League One
Reading won
v Port Vale
2
0
League One
Cambridge United lose
v Peterborough United
0
1
League One
Previous meetings
All competitions
Reading and Cambridge UnitedReading Won 4Cambridge United Won 2Draw 3
Played
9
Previous scores
All competitions
League One
Cambridge United 1 , Reading 0 on the 4th of September 2023
Cambridge United
Reading
4th of September 2023
Cambridge United 2 , Reading 2 on the 1st of March 2002
Cambridge United
Reading
1st of March 2002
Reading 1 , Cambridge United 0 on the 17th of September 2001
Reading
Cambridge United
17th of September 2001
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Match Facts
Reading have lost just one of their last six league games against Cambridge United (W2 D3), though that defeat did come in the reverse fixture in September (0-1).
Cambridge United have failed to win any of their 10 away Football League games against Reading (D2 L8), while they’ve not scored a single goal across their last three trips in this run.
Reading have lost their last two home league games and will be looking to avoid losing three in succession on home soil for the first time since February 2022 (run of 4).
Cambridge United have lost four of their last five away league games (W1), while since the start of last season, the U’s have lost more League One away games than any other side (27).