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Reading vs Lincoln

6 April 2026 at 15:00Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading
12
Referee: S. Mather

Match Events

Kick Off
5′
K. DoyleP. Lane
28′
Half Time
59′
B. HouseR. Street
67′
D. JefferiesD. Elerewe
R. NyambeH. Roberts
70′
L. FraserW. Keane
70′
82′
83′
I. VarfolomeevT. Bayliss
90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Reading had 70% possession against Lincoln's 30%. Reading registered 11 shots (1 on target) while Lincoln managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 3–3. Fouls committed: 7–13.

Shots on Goal
1
2
Shots Off Goal
4
3
Total Shots
11
6
Blocked Shots
6
1
Shots inside the Box
2
3
Shots outside the Box
9
3
Fouls
7
13
Corner Kicks
3
3
Offsides
2
5
Ball Possession
70%
30%
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Goalkeeper Saves
0
0
Total Passes
626
265
Accurate Passes
549
186
Pass Accuracy
88%
70%
Expected Goals (xG)
0
0
Goals Prevented (xGP)
0
0

Match Summary

Lincoln defeated Reading 2:1. The match was played in League One 2025. Goals were scored by R. One 5′, L. Wing 90′, J. Moylan 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Reading had 70% possession while Lincoln held 30%. Reading had 11 shots (1 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Lincoln. Reading made 4 substitutions, Lincoln made 5.

Rivalry since 2021

Reading vs Lincoln Head to Head Results· 6

1
wins
Drawn
2
·
3
wins
Total goals
10 · 1.7/match
Both scored
2/6 · 33%
Over 2.5
0/6 · 0%

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Recent Form

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Lincoln dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Reading0wins
2draws6 meetings
Lincoln4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2

Average goals per game

17%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (22%) — the odds may underestimate Lincoln.

Market Summary

Margin: 11.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 24.4%Draw 30.8%Away 55.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.103.251.79
Max4.103.251.79
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite:Lincoln · Moderate favourite

Result vs. Market

Lincoln
Result vs. Market: Lincoln (56%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ReadingHalf-time:01Lincoln
11Shots6
1Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

6 Apr 202625/264.10/3.25/1.79
2 Aug 202525/261.89/3.57/3.88
18 Apr 202524/252.21/3.46/3.15
21 Dec 202424/251.80/3.62/4.36
6 Apr 202423/242.82/3.35/2.49
16 Dec 202323/242.20/3.33/3.31

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Reading

W 53D 38L 47
Over 2.551
Goals scored200

Away Record: Lincoln

W 129D 84L 98
Over 2.545
Goals scored433

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 13 May 2026