Reading 2-0 Wrexham
Updated
Reading won: Reading 2-0 Wrexham in the League One (Round 26) on Tue, 11 Mar 2025 at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire. Reading goals: Harvey Knibbs 51' (pen), Lewis Wing 55'. Sent off: Michael Stickland (75'). Expected goals: 1.62-1.09. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Harvey Knibbs (8.9).
Match report
Reading beat Wrexham 2-0
Reading got the better of Wrexham 2-0 at Select Car Leasing Stadium on Tuesday 11 March in the League One.
Harvey Knibbs put Reading ahead from the penalty spot on 51' (1-0) and Lewis Wing made it 2-0 on 55'.
Michael Stickland (Reading) was sent off on 75'.
Reading had 57% of the ball, shots were 12-15 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.62-1.09.
Harvey Knibbs (Reading) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 11,557. Referee: Edward Duckworth.
Match stats
| Reading | Wrexham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.62 | 1.09 |
| Total shots | 12 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 25 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 373 (79%) | 258 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total shots | 12 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 13 |
Lineups
Reading (4-3-3): Joel Pereira, Kelvin Abrefa, Michael Stickland, Tyler Bindon, Andre Garcia, Harvey Knibbs, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Chem Campbell, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Jayden Wareham
Wrexham (3-5-1-1): Arthur Okonkwo, Max Cleworth, Eoghan O'Connell, Thomas O'Connor, Ryan Barnett, Oliver Rathbone, Matthew James, James McClean, Sebastian Revan, Jay Rodriguez, Sam Smith
Key events
- 48' · Yellow card · Michael Stickland (Reading)
- 51' · Goal · Harvey Knibbs (Reading)
- 55' · Goal · Lewis Wing (Reading)
- 59' · Substitution · Elliot Lee for Sebastian Revan (Wrexham)
- 68' · Yellow card · Joel Pereira (Reading)
- 70' · Substitution · Steven Fletcher for Jay Rodriguez (Wrexham)
- 71' · Substitution · Ryan Longman for James McClean (Wrexham)
- 75' · Red card · Michael Stickland (Reading)
- 78' · Substitution · Harlee Dean for Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
- 83' · Substitution · George Evans for Eoghan O'Connell (Wrexham)
- 83' · Substitution · Mo Faal for Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham)
- 85' · Substitution · Andy Yiadom for Jayden Wareham (Reading)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Mamadi Camara for Chem Campbell (Reading)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Charlie Savage (Reading)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 1993: Reading 7, draws 1, Wrexham 4.
Questions
Who won Reading vs Wrexham?
Reading won, 2-0 (League One) on Tue, 11 Mar 2025.
When and where is Reading vs Wrexham?
Tue, 11 Mar 2025, 20:00 UTC at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Wrexham?
In 12 league meetings since 1993: Reading 7 wins, 1 draws, Wrexham 4 wins (goals 21-14).