Bristol Rovers 0-2 Reading
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Reading won: Bristol Rovers 0-2 Reading in the League One (Round 45) on Sat, 26 Apr 2025 at Memorial Stadium, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Reading goals: Lewis Wing 67', Chem Campbell 90'+4. Expected goals: 1.08-1.01. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Joel Pereira (9.3).
Match report
Reading beat Bristol Rovers 2-0
Reading got the better of Bristol Rovers 2-0 away from home at Memorial Stadium on Saturday 26 April in the League One.
Lewis Wing put Reading ahead on 67' (0-1) and Chem Campbell made it 0-2 on 90+4'.
Bristol Rovers had 45% of the ball, shots were 16-11 (5-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.08-1.01.
Joel Pereira (Reading) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 9,035. Referee: Simon Mather.
Match stats
| Bristol Rovers | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.08 | 1.01 |
| Total shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 19 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 137 (61%) | 201 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 7 |
Lineups
Bristol Rovers (3-4-1-2): Jed Ward, James Wilson, Connor Taylor, Sil Swinkels, Jack Hunt, Matt Butcher, Romaine Sawyers, Clinton Mola, Kofi Shaw, Gatlin O'Donkor, Ruel Sotiriou
Reading (4-3-3): Joel Pereira, Tivonge Rushesha, Amadou Salif Mbengue, Tyler Bindon, Andre Garcia, Harvey Knibbs, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Chem Campbell, Jayden Wareham, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
Key events
- 59' · Yellow card · Amadou Salif Mbengue (Reading)
- 67' · Goal · Lewis Wing (Reading)
- 72' · Substitution · Ollie Dewsbury for Kofi Shaw (Bristol Rovers)
- 72' · Substitution · Luke Thomas for Clinton Mola (Bristol Rovers)
- 76' · Substitution · Andy Yiadom for Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)
- 82' · Substitution · Grant Ward for Gatlin O'Donkor (Bristol Rovers)
- 82' · Substitution · Scott Sinclair for Sil Swinkels (Bristol Rovers)
- 86' · Substitution · Billy Bodin for Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
- 90' · Yellow card · Ruel Sotiriou (Bristol Rovers)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Michael Stickland for Jayden Wareham (Reading)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Chem Campbell (Reading)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 1994: Bristol Rovers 2, draws 3, Reading 7.
Questions
Who won Bristol Rovers vs Reading?
Reading won, 0-2 (League One) on Sat, 26 Apr 2025.
When and where is Bristol Rovers vs Reading?
Sat, 26 Apr 2025, 11:30 UTC at Memorial Stadium, Bristol, Gloucestershire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bristol Rovers and Reading?
In 12 league meetings since 1994: Bristol Rovers 2 wins, 3 draws, Reading 7 wins (goals 14-16).