Cambridge United vs Reading Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Cambridge United faced Reading in the League One of England on September 12. At full-time, Cambridge United sealed a 2-1 victory over Reading.

On the 38th minute, Jack Marriott netted the first goal of the match, giving Reading the lead. This was followed by goals from Liam Bennett and Kell Watts, securing the 2-1 result.

2 years after their last match in League One, a sense of anticipation builds as Cambridge United and Reading prepare to meet again. In their last face-off, Reading secured a 1-3 win. Cambridge United head into this game after their recent draw with Burton Albion on September 5 in the League One, stretching their unbeaten streak to two matches. With goals conceded across seven consecutive matches, they need to tighten their defense to avoid further setbacks.

After their recent three-win streak against Blackpool, Mansfield Town and Stevenage, Reading approach this match with renewed confidence, keeping their unbeaten run alive at five matches.

Cambridge United and Reading meet in League One with their goal-scorers and playmakers ready to take on pivotal roles. Louis Appere and Ben Knight have been pivotal for Cambridge United’s attack, carefully orchestrated by Neil Harris, combining to deliver important goals and assists. In League One, Knight has been Cambridge United’s standout scorer with two goals, while Appere remains their top assist provider in the competition with one. Isaac Heath, Zak Bradshaw and Sullay Kaikai have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

Meanwhile, Reading’s offensive unit, under the tactical direction of Leam Richardson, has leaned on Jack Marriott, their main scorer, and Kyreece Lisbie, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. In League One, Marriott has been Reading’s standout scorer with five goals, with Lisbie contributing three assists to top their creative tally in the league. Supporting them are Jacob Brown, George Earthy and Paddy Lane, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Reading’s attack.

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AI Prediction

Our own AI model makes a pre-game prediction for Cambridge United–Reading, and then continues to track the action live, updating its forecast every minute as the game unfolds. As for this match-up, the forecast made before the match turned out correct, highlighting Cambridge United's win. Ahead of kick-off, the algorithm projected that Cambridge United’s victory was the forecast’s top scenario at 38%, while a draw was at 31% and Reading’s victory was at 31%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Cambridge United - Reading in real time.

Cambridge United kicked off the game with Jake Eastwood, Callum Perry who got substituted by Zak Bradshaw on the 85th minute, Kell Watts, Cathal Heffernan, Liam Bennett, Dominic Ball, Sullay Kaikai, Owen Moxon who got substituted by Ruddock Mpanzu on the 46th minute, Ben Knight who got substituted by Louis Appere on the 90th minute, Raees Bangura-Williams who got substituted by Shayne Lavery on the 46th minute and Gassan Ahadme who got substituted by Sam Curtis on the 85th minute as starters, with Gabe Breeze, Zak Bradshaw, Sam Curtis, Ruddock Mpanzu, Isaac Heath, Louis Appere and Shayne Lavery on the bench.

Reading's starting eleven were Joel Pereira, Haydon Roberts who got substituted by Jamie Reid on the 78th minute, Benn Ward, Paudie O'Connor, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Andy Rinomhota who got substituted by Charlie Savage on the 78th minute, Lewis Wing, Paddy Lane, George Earthy, Kyreece Lisbie who got substituted by Randell Williams on the 72nd minute and Jack Marriott who got substituted by Jacob Brown on the 72nd minute, with Jack Stevens, Conor Masterson, Randell Williams, Daniel Kyerewaa, Charlie Savage, Jacob Brown and Jamie Reid on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.83 - 1.42
• Ball Possession: 45 - 55
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 3
• Total Attempts: 11 - 19
• Shots On Target: 5 - 4
• Blocked Shots: 3 - 9
• Shots in the Box: 9 - 12
• Shots from Outside the Box: 2 - 7
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 1
• Fouls: 8 - 11
• Corners: 7 - 3
• Saves: 3 - 3
• Free Kicks: 11 - 8
• Offsides: 0 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 142 - 140
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 72 - 77
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 22 - 39
• Tackles: 13 - 15
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 10
• Total Crosses: 20 - 23
• Successful Crosses: 7 - 9
• Interceptions: 11 - 5
• Clearances: 47 - 35

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Gassan Ahadme, Callum Perry and Randell Williams were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met four times since September 2023. Cambridge United have one win to their name while Reading have three. Their latest meeting occurred on January 1, 2025, during the League One of England, with Reading winning 1-3. Cambridge United have managed two goals in these four matches, while Reading have scored ten 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 six matches, winning three, drawing two and losing one, netting eleven goals (1.83 per match) and conceding nine (1.50 per match). This season in League One, Reading have recorded two wins, one draw, and two losses in five matches, scoring twelve goals at an average of 2.40 per match and conceding seven at a rate of 1.40 per match.

Recent Form

Cambridge United's most recent outing ended in a draw against Burton Albion, while Reading are in the middle of a three-match winning streak, including victories against Blackpool, Mansfield Town and Stevenage in their last three outings. Overall, over their most recent nineteen games, Cambridge United have claimed eight victories, suffered three defeats, and drawn eight times, while Reading have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing four.

Live Standings

As always, England League One's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Cambridge United hold 4th place with eleven points after six matches, while Reading hold 14th place with seven points after five 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 Jack Marriott, Liam Bennett and Kell Watts 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.