Bristol Rovers vs Reading Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Bristol Rovers squared off with Reading in the League One of England action on April 26. Reading wrapped up the match with a 0-2 triumph.

The game turned on the 67th minute when Lewis Wing found the net, putting Reading ahead. Chem Campbell found the net next, ending the game at 0-2.

In what promises to be a thrilling clash, the upcoming encounter sees Bristol Rovers and Reading square off once more, 6 months after the previous League One face-off which Reading won 1-0. Bristol Rovers come into this match following a defeat to Stevenage on April 21, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance, although they have been unable to secure a victory in their past eight games. Addressing their defensive shortcomings will be a priority for progress, since their defense has shown cracks, conceding goals in their last nine matches in a row.

Reading, unlike their opponents, come into this clash with momentum, following a victory over Mansfield Town in their most recent game.

In this League One showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Bristol Rovers and Reading throughout the campaign. Bristol Rovers’s attacking options, under Inigo Calderon’s guidance, have been bolstered by Chris Martin and Ruel Sotiriou, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In League One, Sotiriou has been Bristol Rovers’s standout scorer with six goals, while Martin has been their leading creator in the competition with four assists. Bristol Rovers’s attacking depth is further showcased by Promise Omochere, Isaac Hutchinson and Luke Thomas, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

Meanwhile, Harvey Knibbs and Charlie Savage have been pivotal for Reading’s attack, guided by Noel Hunt, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Knibbs has emerged as Reading’s leading scorer in League One this season, netting fourteen goals, while Savage remains their top assist provider in the competition with nine. Lewis Wing, Sam Smith and Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Bristol Rovers - Reading in real time.

Bristol Rovers kicked off the game with Jed Ward, Sil Swinkels who got substituted by Scott Sinclair on the 82nd minute, Connor Taylor, James Wilson, Clinton Mola who got substituted by Luke Thomas on the 72nd minute, Romaine Sawyers, Matt Butcher, Jack Hunt, Ruel Sotiriou, Kofi Shaw who got substituted by Ollie Dewsbury on the 72nd minute and Gatlin O'Donkor who got substituted by Grant Ward on the 82nd minute as starters, with Matthew Hall, Taylor Moore, Ollie Dewsbury, Jamie Lindsay, Grant Ward, Luke Thomas and Scott Sinclair on the bench.

Reading's starting eleven were Joel Pereira, Andre Garcia, Tyler Bindon, Amadou Mbengue, Tivonge Rushesha who got substituted by Andy Yiadom on the 76th minute, Charlie Savage, Lewis Wing, Harvey Knibbs, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan who got substituted by Billy Bodin on the 86th minute, Jayden Wareham who got substituted by Michael Stickland on the 90th minute and Chem Campbell, with Tom Norcott, Andy Yiadom, Michael Stickland, Manadi Camara, Thomas Carroll, Billy Bodin and Adrian Akande on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.65 - 1.09
• Ball Possession: 45 - 55
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 1
• Total Attempts: 16 - 11
• Shots On Target: 5 - 6
• Blocked Shots: 3 - 3
• Shots in the Box: 11 - 7
• Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 4
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 1
• Fouls: 12 - 14
• Corners: 5 - 5
• Throw-Ins: 28 - 23
• Saves: 4 - 5
• Free Kicks: 14 - 12
• Offsides: 6 - 5
• Passes into Final Third: 120 - 117
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 66 - 65
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 27 - 19
• Tackles: 12 - 14
• Completed Tackles: 10 - 6
• Total Crosses: 31 - 12
• Successful Crosses: 8 - 3
• Interceptions: 6 - 5
• Clearances: 33 - 57

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Amadou Mbengue and Ruel Sotiriou were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since July 2015, the teams have clashed four times. Reading have won three times, while the other match ended in a draw. The last time these teams met was on October 26, 2024, in the League One of England, and Reading emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline. Over the course of these four head-to-head games, Bristol Rovers have found the net once, whereas Reading have scored six. So far, Reading have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Bristol Rovers.

Bristol Rovers have won twelve of their 45 matches in League One this season, with seven draws and 26 defeats, scoring 43 goals, averaging 0.96 per match, while conceding 72, an average of 1.60 per match. In League One, Reading have played 45 matches, winning 21, drawing twelve and losing twelve, scoring 66 goals, averaging 1.47 per match, while conceding 53, an average of 1.18 per match.

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers are coming off a loss in their last match against Stevenage, while Reading's most recent outing ended in a win against Mansfield Town. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Bristol Rovers have claimed four victories, suffered thirteen defeats, and drawn three times, while over their most recent twenty games, Reading have claimed eight victories, suffered four defeats, and drawn eight times.

Live Standings

As always, England League One's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Bristol Rovers occupy 22nd spot with 43 points in 45 matches, while Reading hold 7th place with 75 points after 45 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Bristol Rovers and Reading in real time. You can watch the goals by Lewis Wing and Chem Campbell as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Bristol Rovers - Reading are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.