Cambridge United 1-3 Reading
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Reading won: Cambridge United 1-3 Reading in the League One (Round 24) on Wed, 1 Jan 2025 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: Elias Kachunga 48'. Reading goals: Harvey Knibbs 40', Harvey Knibbs 53', Sam Smith 83'. Expected goals: 2.03-1.88. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Harvey Knibbs (9.2).
Match report
Reading beat Cambridge United 3-1
Reading saw off Cambridge United 3-1 away from home at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Wednesday 1 January in the League One.
Harvey Knibbs put Reading ahead on 40' (0-1), Elias Kachunga levelled for Cambridge United on 48' (1-1), Harvey Knibbs restored Reading's lead on 53' (1-2) and Sam Smith made it 1-3 on 83'.
Cambridge United had 50% of the ball, shots were 18-13 (6-7 on target) and expected goals finished 2.03-1.88.
Harvey Knibbs (Reading) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 6,878. Referee: Jacob Miles.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.03 | 1.88 |
| Total shots | 18 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 18 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 176 (62%) | 202 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total shots | 18 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 7 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (3-4-2-1): Jack Stevens, Jubril Okedina, Michael Morrison, Danny Andrew, Liam Bennett, James Brophy, Jordan Cousins, Korey Smith, Elias Kachunga, Josh Stokes, Dan Nlundulu
Reading (4-3-3): Joel Pereira, Louie Holzman, Harlee Dean, Tyler Bindon, Andre Garcia, Harvey Knibbs, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Chem Campbell, Sam Smith, Mamadi Camara
Key events
- 40' · Goal · Harvey Knibbs (Reading)
- 48' · Goal · Elias Kachunga (Cambridge United)
- 53' · Goal · Harvey Knibbs (Reading)
- 60' · Substitution · Abraham Kanu for Mamadi Camara (Reading)
- 71' · Yellow card · James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 73' · Substitution · Ryan Loft for Elias Kachunga (Cambridge United)
- 79' · Substitution · Daniel Barton for Korey Smith (Cambridge United)
- 81' · Yellow card · Louie Holzman (Reading)
- 83' · Goal · Sam Smith (Reading)
- 84' · Substitution · Kelvin Abrefa for Louie Holzman (Reading)
- 86' · Substitution · Taylor Richards for James Brophy (Cambridge United)
- 88' · Substitution · Jayden Wareham for Sam Smith (Reading)
- 88' · Substitution · Tivonge Rushesha for Charlie Savage (Reading)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Lewis Wing (Reading)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 1993: Cambridge United 3, draws 3, Reading 7.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Reading?
Reading won, 1-3 (League One) on Wed, 1 Jan 2025.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Reading?
Wed, 1 Jan 2025, 15:00 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Reading?
In 13 league meetings since 1993: Cambridge United 3 wins, 3 draws, Reading 7 wins (goals 11-23).