Cambridge United vs Reading Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Cambridge United faced Reading in the League One of England on January 1. The match concluded with Reading defeating Cambridge United 1-3.

Harvey Knibbs scored the first goal of the game on the 40th minute of the match, putting Reading in front. goals from Elias Kachunga and Sam Smith followed with Knibbs scoring one more, securing the 1-3 result.

A month after their last match in League One, Cambridge United and Reading meet again. In their last face-off, Reading secured a 3-0 win. On a difficult run, Cambridge United approach this match following losses against Leyton Orient, Charlton Athletic and Huddersfield, extending their winless streak to five games. If they aim to regain control of matches, defensive adjustments will be necessary, given that their backline remains a concern, with goals conceded across nine consecutive matches.

After their recent two-win streak against Mansfield Town and Northampton, Reading, by contrast, approach this match with renewed confidence. All the same, they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, having conceded goals in each of their last ten away matches.

This League One match offers a platform for Cambridge United and Reading’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Shayne Lavery and Dan Nlundulu have been pivotal for Cambridge United’s attack, with Garry Monk steering the side, combining to deliver important goals and assists. In League One, Lavery has been Cambridge United’s standout scorer with four goals, as Brophy continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with five assists. Cambridge United’s offense has also been strengthened by Danny Andrew, Elias Kachunga and Sullay Kaikai, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Reading’s attacking options, under the tactical direction of Noel Hunt, have been bolstered by Charlie Savage and Harvey Knibbs, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In League One, Smith has been Reading’s standout scorer with eight goals, with Savage contributing nine assists to top their creative tally in the league. Lewis Wing, Ben Elliott and Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

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Line-Ups

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Cambridge United kicked off the game with Jack Stevens, Danny Andrew, Michael Morrison, Jubril Okedina, James Brophy who got substituted by Taylor Richards on the 86th minute, Korey Smith who got substituted by Dan Barton on the 79th minute, Jordan Cousins, Liam Bennett, Josh Stokes, Elias Kachunga who got substituted by Ryan Loft on the 73rd minute and Dan Nlundulu as starters, with Vicente Reyes, Zeno Ibsen Rossi, Kell Watts, Dan Barton, Taylor Richards, Ryan Loft and Brandon Njoku on the bench.

Reading's starting eleven were Joel Pereira, Andre Garcia, Tyler Bindon, Harlee Dean, Louie Holzman who got substituted by Kelvin Abrefa on the 84th minute, Charlie Savage who got substituted by Tivonge Rushesha on the 88th minute, Lewis Wing, Harvey Knibbs, Manadi Camara who got substituted by Abraham Kanu on the 60th minute, Sam Smith who got substituted by Jayden Wareham on the 88th minute and Chem Campbell, with David Button, Kelvin Abrefa, Abraham Kanu, Emmanuel Osho, Tyler Sackey, Tivonge Rushesha and Jayden Wareham on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.71 - 1.92
• Ball Possession: 52 - 48
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 2
• Total Attempts: 16 - 13
• Shots On Target: 5 - 6
• Blocked Shots: 8 - 3
• Shots in the Box: 8 - 7
• Shots from Outside the Box: 8 - 6
• Woodwork Hits: 2 - 0
• Fouls: 9 - 14
• Corners: 9 - 3
• Throw-Ins: 29 - 24
• Saves: 3 - 4
• Free Kicks: 14 - 9
• Offsides: 4 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 142 - 120
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 81 - 63
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 29 - 18
• Tackles: 13 - 16
• Completed Tackles: 11 - 11
• Total Crosses: 40 - 12
• Successful Crosses: 7 - 2
• Interceptions: 6 - 6
• Clearances: 20 - 52

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. James Brophy, Louie Holzman and Lewis Wing were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since September 2023, the teams have gone head-to-head three times. Cambridge United have one win to their name while Reading have two. Their most recent clash took place on December 3, 2024, with Reading winning 3-0. Cambridge United have managed one goal in these three matches, while Reading have scored seven in total. So, overall, Reading have the edge in head-to-head matches against Cambridge United in their recent history.

In League One, Cambridge United have played 45 matches, winning nine, drawing eleven and losing 25, netting 44 goals (0.98 per match) and conceding 71 (1.58 per match). Reading have won 21 of their 45 matches in League One this season, with twelve draws and twelve defeats, scoring 66 goals, averaging 1.47 per match, while conceding 53, an average of 1.18 per match.

Recent Form

Cambridge United's recent form includes three consecutive losses, with defeats against Leyton Orient, Charlton Athletic and Huddersfield in their last three matches, while Reading are on a two-game winning streak, having won Mansfield Town and Northampton in their last two matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Cambridge United have claimed six victories, suffered ten defeats, and drawn four times, while in their last twenty matches, Reading have recorded eleven wins, six losses, and three draws.

Live Standings

As always, England League One's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Cambridge United sit 23rd with 38 points from 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 Cambridge United and Reading in real time. You can watch the goals by Harvey Knibbs, Elias Kachunga and Sam Smith 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 Cambridge United - Reading are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.