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Cambridge Utd vs Reading result, stats & H2H

Cambridge Utd

2–1

Reading

Liam Bennett
Kell Watts

Jack Marriott

12/09/2026 17:00 · Cledara Abbey Stadium

Cambridge Utd2–1Reading

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Liam Bennett
Kell Watts
Gassan Ahadme
Callum Perry

Jack Marriott
Randell Williams

Key stats

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Key stats

Cambridge UtdReading

5Shots on target4

8Fouls11

2Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Cambridge Utd

Reading

Kell WattsDF · 90′Player of the match7.9
Dominic BallMF · 90′7.5
Liam BennettDF · 90′7.5
Jack MarriottFW · 72′7.5
Owen MoxonMF · 45′7.3

Kell WattsDF · 90′Player of the match7.9
Dominic BallMF · 90′7.5
Liam BennettDF · 90′7.5

Jack MarriottFW · 72′7.5
Paddy LaneMF · 90′7.3
Udoka Godwin-MalifeDF · 90′6.9

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: League One
Kick-off: Sat 12 Sept 17:00 EEST
Stadium: Cledara Abbey Stadium
Capacity: 10,847
City: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

3Cambridge Utd wins

3Draws

7Reading wins

Last matches: Cambridge Utd

27.10.26League OneSheffield WedCambridge Utd11D
24.10.26League OneCambridge UtdPlymouth23L
20.10.26League OneCambridge UtdWycombe22D
17.10.26League OneBarnsleyCambridge Utd12W
10.10.26League OneCambridge UtdBlackpool10W

Last matches: Reading

24.10.26League OneReadingBarnsley21W
21.10.26League OneReadingLeyton Orient10W
17.10.26League OneWiganReading10L
13.10.26EFL TrophyReadingChelsea U2102L
10.10.26League OneMK DonsReading15W

Head-to-head matches

12.09.26League OneCambridge UtdReading21W
01.01.25League OneCambridge UtdReading13L
03.12.24League OneReadingCambridge Utd30L
16.03.24League OneReadingCambridge Utd40L
04.09.23League OneCambridge UtdReading10W
01.03.02League OneCambridge UtdReading22D

2.62Avg goals46%Both scored62%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Cambridge Utd vs Reading: head-to-head record

13 meetings since 1993: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

3Cambridge Utd wins

3Draws

7Reading wins

11:23Goals (Cambridge Utd : Reading)

2.62Goals per match

46%BTTS

69%Over 1.5

62%Over 2.5

38%Over 3.5

Cambridge Utd at home: 3-2-210:9 goals in 7 games
Reading at home: 5-1-014:1 goals in 6 games
Cambridge Utd's biggest win: 3–1Cambridge Utd 3–1 Reading, 13 Aug 1999
Reading's biggest win: 4–0Reading 4–0 Cambridge Utd, 16 Mar 2024

Meetings (13 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
12 Sept 2026	League One	Cambridge Utd	2–1	Reading
1 Jan 2025	League One	Cambridge Utd	1–3	Reading
3 Dec 2024	League One	Reading	3–0	Cambridge Utd
16 Mar 2024	League One	Reading	4–0	Cambridge Utd
4 Sept 2023	League One	Cambridge Utd	1–0	Reading
1 Mar 2002	League One	Cambridge Utd	2–2	Reading
17 Sept 2001	League One	Reading	1–0	Cambridge Utd
6 Apr 2001	League One	Cambridge Utd	1–1	Reading
1 Dec 2000	League One	Reading	3–0	Cambridge Utd
14 Jan 2000	League One	Reading	0–0	Cambridge Utd
13 Aug 1999	League One	Cambridge Utd	3–1	Reading
25 Feb 1994	League One	Cambridge Utd	0–1	Reading
3 Sept 1993	League One	Reading	3–1	Cambridge Utd

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Cambridge Utd2W 2D 1L · goals 8–7

D27.10League OneASheffield Wed1–1
L24.10League OneHPlymouth2–3
D20.10League OneHWycombe2–2
W17.10League OneABarnsley2–1
W10.10League OneHBlackpool1–0

Reading3W 0D 2L · goals 8–5

W24.10League OneHBarnsley2–1
W21.10League OneHLeyton Orient1–0
L17.10League OneAWigan0–1
L13.10EFL TrophyHChelsea U210–2
W10.10League OneAMK Dons5–1

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

Cambridge UtdReading

1.8Goals scored per game1.7

1.3Goals conceded per game1.1

90%Both teams scored60%

60%Over 2.5 goals50%

1Clean sheets2

0%Failed to score20%

2-2-1Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)1-1-1

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

Cambridge UtdReading

Top stats

5Shots on target4

Passes

332Passes412

226Accurate passes306

68%Pass accuracy74%

Defence

8Fouls11

3Goalkeeper saves3

Discipline

2Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

7.9Kell WattsCambridge Utd
7.5Dominic BallCambridge Utd
7.5Liam BennettCambridge Utd
7.5Jack MarriottReading
7.3Owen MoxonCambridge Utd

Cambridge Utd (16)

Reading (15)

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Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · League One

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
5	Plymouth	13	+2	22	WLLWW
6	Reading	12	+12	21	WWLWD
7	Cambridge Utd	13	+3	21	DLDWW
8	Luton	12	+4	20	WWWLW

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

Cambridge UtdFormationReading

Cambridge Utd

Reading

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About this match

Cambridge Utd vs Reading preview

Final score in the League One on Sat, 12 Sept 2026: Cambridge Utd 2–1 Reading.

Form · last 5 matches

Cambridge UtdDLDWW8 scored · 7 conceded

ReadingWWLLW8 scored · 5 conceded

Key facts · last 5

Cambridge UtdReading

1.8Goals scored per game1.7

1.3Goals conceded per game1.1

90%Both teams scored60%

60%Over 2.5 goals50%

1Clean sheets2

Head-to-head in numbers

3Cambridge Utd wins

3Draws

7Reading wins

13 meetings · 2.6 goals per game · both teams scored in 46%

League table

Cambridge Utd7th21 pts · 13 played

Reading6th21 pts · 12 played

Level on points

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Cambridge Utd come into the game with DLDWW in their last 5 (8 scored, 7 conceded), while Reading have WWLLW (8 scored, 5 conceded).

Over 2.5 goals came in 60% of Cambridge Utd's recent games and 50% of Reading's, with both teams scoring in 90% and 60%.

Per game, Cambridge Utd average 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded (clean sheets: 1), Reading 1.7 and 1.1 (clean sheets: 2).

Head-to-head over 13 previous meetings: Cambridge Utd 3 wins, Reading 7 wins, draws 3.

Those 13 games averaged 2.6 goals, with both teams scoring in 46% of them.

In the table, Cambridge Utd are 7th (21 pts from 13 games) and Reading are 6th (21 pts from 12).

Nito explains: Cambridge Utd vs Reading

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Cambridge Utd and Reading matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 90% of Cambridge Utd's last 10 matches and 60% of Reading's last 10. In their 13 recorded meetings it was 46%. In this match it landed (Cambridge Utd 2-1 Reading).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Cambridge Utd reached that in 60% of their last 10 matches, Reading in 50% of their last 10. Their 13 meetings averaged 2.6 goals (62% over 2.5). This match had 3 goals: over.

What does the form guide DLDWW mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Cambridge Utd, last 5: 2 W · 2 D · 1 L (8 scored, 7 conceded). Reading, last 5: 3 W · 0 D · 2 L (8 scored, 5 conceded).

Where do Cambridge Utd and Reading stand in the table?

Cambridge Utd are 7th with 21 points from 13 games. Reading are 6th with 21 points from 12 games. They are level on points.

Cambridge Utd vs Reading: questions & answers

Who won Cambridge Utd vs Reading?

Cambridge Utd won 2–1.

Did both teams score in Cambridge Utd vs Reading?

Yes, the match finished 2–1.

When was Cambridge Utd vs Reading played?

Cambridge Utd vs Reading was played on Sat, 12 Sept 2026 at 17:00 (GMT+3) at Cledara Abbey Stadium.

What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge Utd and Reading?

13 meetings: Cambridge Utd 3 wins, 3 draws, Reading 7 wins. Those 13 games averaged 2.6 goals, with both teams scoring in 46% of them.

Cambridge Utd vs Reading result, stats & H2H

Cambridge Utd

Reading

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Last matches: Cambridge Utd

Last matches: Reading

Head-to-head matches

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Goals and trends · last 10

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Cambridge Utd vs Reading preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Cambridge Utd vs Reading

How often do Cambridge Utd and Reading matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide DLDWW mean?

Where do Cambridge Utd and Reading stand in the table?

Cambridge Utd vs Reading: questions & answers

More on this match

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Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Cambridge Utd

Last matches: Reading

Head-to-head matches

Match stats

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Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · League One

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Cambridge Utd vs Reading: questions & answers

Meetings (13 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Nito explains: Cambridge Utd vs Reading

How often do Cambridge Utd and Reading matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide DLDWW mean?

Where do Cambridge Utd and Reading stand in the table?

More on this match

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