Cambridge United 2-1 Reading
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Cambridge United won: Cambridge United 2-1 Reading in the League One (Round 6) on Sat, 12 Sept 2026 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: Liam Bennett 52', Kelland Watts 62'. Reading goals: Jack Marriott 38'. Expected goals: 0.94-1.99. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Kelland Watts (8.2).
Match report
Cambridge United beat Reading 2-1
Cambridge United came from behind to beat Reading 2-1 at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Saturday 12 September in the League One.
Jack Marriott put Reading ahead on 38' (0-1), Liam Bennett levelled for Cambridge United on 52' (1-1) and Kelland Watts restored Cambridge United's lead on 62' (2-1).
Cambridge United had 44% of the ball, shots were 11-19 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 0.94-1.99. Reading created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Kelland Watts (Cambridge United) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 7,129. Referee: Ollie Yates.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.94 | 1.99 |
| Total shots | 11 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 40 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 228 (70%) | 311 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total shots | 11 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 12 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (3-4-2-1): Jake Eastwood, Cathal Heffernan, Kelland Watts, Callum Perry, Liam Bennett, Dominic Ball, Owen Moxon, Sullay Kaikai, Raees Bangura-Williams, Ben Knight, Gassan Ahadme
Reading (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Paudie O'Connor, Benn Ward, Haydon Roberts, Lewis Wing, Andy Rinomhota, Kyreece Lisbie, George Earthy, Paddy Lane, Jack Marriott
Key events
- 38' · Goal · Jack Marriott (Reading)
- 46' · Substitution · Shayne Lavery for Raees Bangura-Williams (Cambridge United)
- 46' · Substitution · Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu for Owen Moxon (Cambridge United)
- 52' · Goal · Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
- 62' · Goal · Kelland Watts (Cambridge United)
- 66' · Yellow card · Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United)
- 71' · Substitution · Randell Williams for Kyreece Lisbie (Reading)
- 72' · Substitution · Jacob Brown for Jack Marriott (Reading)
- 78' · Substitution · Jamie Reid for Haydon Roberts (Reading)
- 78' · Substitution · Charlie Savage for Andy Rinomhota (Reading)
- 80' · Yellow card · Callum Perry (Cambridge United)
- 85' · Substitution · Zak Bradshaw for Callum Perry (Cambridge United)
- 85' · Substitution · Sam Curtis for Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United)
- 90' · Yellow card · Randell Williams (Reading)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Louis Appéré for Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 1993: Cambridge United 3, draws 3, Reading 7.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Reading?
Cambridge United won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 12 Sept 2026.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Reading?
Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 14:00 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).