Reading 1-2 Lincoln
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Lincoln won: Reading 1-2 Lincoln in the League One (Round 42) on Mon, 6 Apr 2026 at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire. Reading goals: Lewis Wing 90'+2. Lincoln goals: Ryan Oné 5', Jack Moylan 90'+6. Expected goals: 0.25-0.84. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Conor McGrandles (7.9).
Match report
Lincoln beat Reading 2-1
Lincoln narrowly beat Reading 2-1 away from home at Select Car Leasing Stadium on Monday 6 April in the League One.
Ryan Oné put Lincoln ahead on 5' (0-1), Lewis Wing levelled for Reading on 90+2' (1-1) and Jack Moylan restored Lincoln's lead on 90+6' (1-2).
Jack Moylan's 90+6' strike proved decisive.
Reading had 70% of the ball, shots were 11-6 (1-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.25-0.84.
Conor McGrandles (Lincoln City) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 17,144. Referee: Simon Mather.
Match stats
| Reading | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.25 | 0.84 |
| Total shots | 11 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 27 |
| Big chances | 0 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 549 (87%) | 186 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total shots | 11 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 2 | 3 |
Lineups
Reading (3-4-2-1): Joel Pereira, Finley Burns, Paudie O'Connor, Jeriel Dorsett, Ryan Nyambe, Lewis Wing, Liam Fraser, Daniel Kyerewaa, Kamari Doyle, Charlie Savage, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
Lincoln (4-2-3-1): George Wickens, Tendayi Darikwa, Thomas Hamer, Sonny Bradley, Ryley Towler, Conor McGrandles, Ivan Varfolomeev, Reeco Hackett, Ben House, Dom Jefferies, Ryan Oné
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Ryan Oné (Lincoln)
- 28' · Substitution · Paddy Lane for Kamari Doyle (Reading)
- 59' · Substitution · Robert Street for Ben House (Lincoln)
- 66' · Yellow card · Dom Jefferies (Lincoln)
- 67' · Substitution · Deji Elerewe for Dom Jefferies (Lincoln)
- 68' · Substitution · Alfie Lloyd for Ryan Oné (Lincoln)
- 70' · Substitution · Will Keane for Liam Fraser (Reading)
- 70' · Substitution · Haydon Roberts for Ryan Nyambe (Reading)
- 82' · Substitution · Kadan Young for Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)
- 83' · Substitution · Jack Moylan for Reeco Hackett (Lincoln)
- 83' · Substitution · Tom Bayliss for Ivan Varfolomeev (Lincoln)
- 84' · Yellow card · Finley Burns (Reading)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Lewis Wing (Reading)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Alfie Lloyd (Lincoln)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Jack Moylan (Lincoln)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 1998: Reading 1, draws 3, Lincoln 4.
Questions
Who won Reading vs Lincoln?
Lincoln won, 1-2 (League One) on Mon, 6 Apr 2026.
When and where is Reading vs Lincoln?
Mon, 6 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Lincoln?
In 8 league meetings since 1998: Reading 1 wins, 3 draws, Lincoln 4 wins (goals 7-12).