Lincoln City vs Reading Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On August 2, Lincoln City were hosting Reading in the League One of England. Lincoln City took the win with a commanding 2-0 result.

The scoreline opened on the 67th minute when Reeco Hackett-Fairchild converted the chance, putting Lincoln City in front.

The stage is set for another captivating encounter as the upcoming match sees Lincoln City and Reading renew their battle, 3 months after the previous League One face-off which Lincoln City won 0-1. Lincoln City come into this match fresh off a victory over West Bromwich Albion in a friendly on July 26. Despite their win, they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, with goals conceded across seven consecutive matches.

Reading enter this contest on the back of a draw against Bracknell last Wednesday. Their inability to keep a clean sheet has been evident, as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last four matches.

This League One clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Lincoln City and Reading in this campaign. Lincoln City’s attacking options, carefully orchestrated by Michael Skubala, have been bolstered by Conor McGrandles, who have contributed crucial assists.

ScoreBat is covering Lincoln City vs Reading in real time, providing the live stream and live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, live match commentary and official video highlights. We cover all matches of the League One of England in real time and provide live streaming whenever possible.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Lincoln City - Reading in real time.

Lincoln City kicked off the game with George Wickens, Adam Jackson, Tendayi Darikwa, Tom Bayliss, Conor McGrandles and Reeco Hackett-Fairchild who got substituted by Erik Ring on the 78th minute as starters, with Tom Hamer, Erik Ring, Ethan Hamilton and Freddie Draper on the bench.

Reading's starting eleven were Joel Pereira, Kelvin Abrefa, Charlie Savage, Ben Elliott who got substituted on the 63rd minute, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan and Manadi Camara who got substituted by Daniel Kyerewaa on the 63rd minute, with Liam Fraser and Daniel Kyerewaa on the bench.

Stats

Explore stats from Lincoln City vs Reading on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

  • Expected Goals: 1.46 - 0.35
  • Ball Possession: 33 - 67
  • Big Scoring Chances: 3 - 0
  • Total Attempts: 6 - 9
  • Shots On Target: 2 - 2
  • Blocked Shots: 2 - 5
  • Shots in the Box: 4 - 4
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 2 - 5
  • Woodwork Hits: 0 - 2
  • Fouls: 14 - 4
  • Corners: 3 - 9
  • Throw-Ins: 32 - 27
  • Saves: 2 - 1
  • Free Kicks: 4 - 14
  • Offsides: 3 - 1
  • Passes into Final Third: 99 - 156
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 43 - 87
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 17 - 18
  • Tackles: 11 - 21
  • Completed Tackles: 7 - 15
  • Total Crosses: 15 - 21
  • Successful Crosses: 6 - 5
  • Interceptions: 13 - 5
  • Clearances: 49 - 37

Referee showed the yellow card once throughout the game. was the one to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since July 2021, the teams have clashed five times. Lincoln City have won twice, Reading once, and two games ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on April 18, 2025, in the League One of England, where Lincoln City secured a 0-1 victory. Lincoln City have scored five goals across these five encounters, while Reading have scored three. So, overall, Lincoln City have the edge in head-to-head matches against Reading in their recent history.

Recent Form

Lincoln City are coming off a win in their last match against West Bromwich Albion, while Reading played their last match against Bracknell, which ended in a draw. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Lincoln City have recorded seven wins, eight losses, and five draws, while Reading have won nine of their last nineteen matches, losing five and drawing five.

  • Lincoln City have gone 7 consecutive matches without a clean sheet.
  • Reading have gone 7 consecutive away matches without a defeat.
  • Reading have gone 4 consecutive matches without a clean sheet.
  • Lincoln City have conceded two or more goals in their previous 3 home matches.

Live Standings

As always, England League One's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Lincoln City are currently 4th in the table with three points from one match, while Reading are 23rd with zero points from their one game.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Lincoln City and Reading in real time. You can watch the goals by and Reeco Hackett-Fairchild 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 Lincoln City - Reading are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Live Commentary

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Lincoln City 2, Reading 0.
  2. 78'
    Substitution for Lincoln City. Erik Ring replaces Reeco Hackett-Fairchild
  3. 73'
    Lincoln City's player is shown the yellow card.
  4. 67'
    2 - 0
    Reeco Hackett-Fairchild scores for Lincoln City, assisted by Conor McGrandles.
  5. 63'
    Substitution for Reading. Ben Elliott is leaving the field.
  6. 63'
    Substitution for Reading. Daniel Kyerewaa replaces Manadi Camara
  7. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  8. HT
    Half-Time - 1 : 0
    First half ends.
  9. 20'
    1 - 0
    Lincoln City 1, Reading 0.
  10. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins