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Lincoln won: Lincoln 2-0 Reading in the League One (Round 21) on Sat, 21 Dec 2024 at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Lincoln goals: Bailey Cadamarteri 8', Reeco Hackett 72'. Sent off: Louie Holzman (37'). Expected goals: 2.00-0.19. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Reeco Hackett (8.2).
Lincoln saw off Reading 2-0 at LNER Stadium on Saturday 21 December in the League One.
Bailey Cadamarteri put Lincoln ahead on 8' (1-0) and Reeco Hackett made it 2-0 on 72'.
Louie Holzman (Reading) was sent off on 37'.
Lincoln had 64% of the ball, shots were 15-4 (7-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.00-0.19. Lincoln were the better side on chances, too.
Reeco Hackett (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 9,396. Referee: Adam Herczeg.
| Lincoln | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.00 | 0.19 |
| Total shots | 15 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 6 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 389 (81%) | 175 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 9 | 0 |
| Total shots | 15 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 3 |
Lincoln (3-4-1-2): George Wickens, Lewis Montsma, Paudie O'Connor, Sean Roughan, Tendayi Darikwa, Reeco Hackett, Conor McGrandles, Ethan Erhahon, Ben House, Bailey Cadamarteri, Jovon Makama
Reading (4-3-3): Joel Pereira, Michael Craig, Tyler Bindon, Louie Holzman, Andre Garcia, Charlie Savage, Lewis Wing, Harvey Knibbs, Chem Campbell, Sam Smith, Mamadi Camara
8 league meetings since 1998: Lincoln 4, draws 3, Reading 1.
Lincoln won, 2-0 (League One) on Sat, 21 Dec 2024.
Sat, 21 Dec 2024, 12:30 UTC at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, League One.
In 8 league meetings since 1998: Lincoln 4 wins, 3 draws, Reading 1 wins (goals 12-7).