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Cambridge United Cambridge United vs Reading Reading

League One

League One · Sep 12, 2026 · 14:00

Final score: Cambridge United 2–1 Reading

Match preview

League One action on September 12, 2026, sees Cambridge United host a struggling Reading side at the Abbey Stadium. The U's enter this fixture in strong form, boasting two wins from their opening three league matches, scoring six goals and conceding just three. Their recent record of two victories in their last three outings highlights a positive start to the campaign, establishing a solid 67% win rate.

In stark contrast, Reading's season has begun with a significant bump in the road. Their sole league fixture so far resulted in a defeat, with two goals scored and three conceded, leaving them rooted at the bottom with a 0% win rate. This match presents a fascinating narrative: a confident Cambridge aiming to extend their early momentum against a Reading team desperate to kickstart their season and avoid further early-season woes. Watch for Cambridge's attacking prowess against Reading's resolve to tighten their defence. The home advantage could be crucial for the U's as they look to inflict more misery on their visitors.

Standings

Recent form

Cambridge United

Reading

Head-to-head

  • : Cambridge United 1–3 Reading
  • : Reading 3–0 Cambridge United
  • : Reading 4–0 Cambridge United
  • : Cambridge United 1–0 Reading

Lineups

Cambridge United (Formation: 3-4-2-1)

1. J. Eastwood, 15. C. Heffernan, 6. K. Watts, 3. C. Perry, 2. L. Bennett, 4. D. Ball, 8. O. Moxon, 22. Z. Bradshaw, 10. B. Knight, 7. I. Heath, 14. G. Ahadme

Reading

Match events

  • 38' Goal Normal Goal — J. Marriott (Reading)
  • 46' subst Substitution 1 — O. Moxon (Cambridge United) (assists: P. Mpanzu)
  • 46' subst Substitution 2 — R. Bangura-Williams (Cambridge United) (assists: S. Lavery)
  • 52' Goal Normal Goal — L. Bennett (Cambridge United) (assists: C. Perry)
  • 62' Goal Normal Goal — K. Watts (Cambridge United) (assists: P. Mpanzu)
  • 66' Card Yellow Card — Gassan Ahadme (Cambridge United)
  • 72' subst Substitution 1 — K. Lisbie (Reading) (assists: R. Williams)
  • 72' subst Substitution 2 — J. Marriott (Reading) (assists: J. Brown)
  • 78' subst Substitution 3 — A. Rinomhota (Reading) (assists: C. Savage)
  • 78' subst Substitution 4 — H. Roberts (Reading) (assists: J. Reid)
  • 80' Card Yellow Card — Callum Perry (Cambridge United)
  • 85' subst Substitution 3 — G. Ahadme (Cambridge United) (assists: S. Curtis)
  • 85' subst Substitution 4 — C. Perry (Cambridge United) (assists: Z. Bradshaw)
  • 90' Card Yellow Card — Randell Williams (Reading)
  • 90'+2 subst Substitution 5 — B. Knight (Cambridge United) (assists: L. Appere)

Match statistics

  • Passes accurate: 66 — 87
  • Free Kicks: 4 — 3
  • Total passes: 102 — 121
  • Shots insidebox: 0 — 1
  • Shots outsidebox: 0 — 1
  • Blocked Shots: 0 — 2
  • Total Shots: 0 — 2
  • Fouls: 3 — 5
  • Red Cards: 0 — 0
  • Yellow Cards: 0 — 0
  • Shots on Goal: 0 — 0
  • Shots off Goal: 0 — 0
  • Ball Possession: 46% — 54%