Cambridge 1-3 Reading - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Cambridge vs Reading - result

Cambridge 1-3 Reading in League One on 1 January 2025. Scorers: Elias Kachunga for Cambridge; Harvey Knibbs ×2, Sam Smith for Reading. In their last 4 meetings, Cambridge have won 2, Reading 2, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Cambridge vs Reading?

Cambridge 1-3 Reading in League One on Wednesday 1 January 2025. Scorers: Elias Kachunga for Cambridge; Harvey Knibbs (2), Sam Smith for Reading.

What is Cambridge's recent form?

Cambridge's last five results read W D L L L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is Reading's recent form?

Reading's last five results read D L L W W (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

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

Across the last 4 meetings Cambridge have won 2, Reading have won 2 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Cambridge United 2-1 Reading on 12 September 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Cambridge?

Ben Knight leads Cambridge with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Reading?

Jack Marriott leads Reading with 8 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Cambridge vs Reading?

Jacob Miles refereed Cambridge vs Reading, averaging 16.3 fouls and 4.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Cambridge vs Reading - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
12 Sep 2026	League One	Cambridge United vs Reading	2-1
3 Dec 2024	League One	Reading vs Cambridge United	3-0
16 Mar 2024	League One	Reading vs Cambridge United	4-0
4 Sep 2023	League One	Cambridge United vs Reading	1-0

Cambridge 1-3 Reading: match stats

Stat	Cambridge	Reading
Possession	50%	50%
Shots	18	13
Shots on target	6	7
Corners	9	3
Fouls	9	14
Yellow cards	1	2
Tackles	19	18
Passes	286	311

Cambridge vs Reading goals and red cards

Cambridge: E. Kachunga 48'. Reading: H. Knibbs 40', H. Knibbs 53', S. Smith 83'.

Cambridge season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	12 of 24
Goals against	1.4	14 of 24
Shots	12.4	15 of 24
Shots on target	4.1	13 of 24
Fouls	8.5	23 of 24
Tackles	13.6	18 of 24
Passes	345.3	18 of 24
Corners	6.3	8 of 24

Cambridge player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Ben Knight (4), Kelland Watts (2), Gassan Ahadme (2).
Assists: Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu (2), L. Appéré (2), Dominic Ball (1).
Shots: Ben Knight (20), Isaac Heath (13), Sullay Kaikai (10).
Fouls: Gassan Ahadme (15), Dominic Ball (10), Shayne Francis Lavery (10).

Reading season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.4	2 of 24
Goals against	1.3	11 of 24
Shots	17	1 of 24
Shots on target	5.3	3 of 24
Fouls	12	11 of 24
Tackles	9.6	24 of 24
Passes	373.4	11 of 24
Corners	5.8	9 of 24

Reading player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Jack Marriott (8), Jacob Brown (4), Paudie O'Connor (2).
Assists: Kyreece Lisbie (5), Daniel Kyerewaa (2), Paddy Lane (2).
Shots: Jack Marriott (29), Lewis Wing (23), Paudie O'Connor (16).
Fouls: Benn Ward (15), Paudie O'Connor (13), Kyreece Lisbie (13).