Reading vs Lincoln City – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:2
06/04/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 42
  • Referee: Mather S. (Eng)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomSky Sports+

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.220.85
Ball possession
70%30%
Total shots
116
Shots on target
12
Big chances
00
Corner kicks
33
Passes
88% (549/626)70% (186/265)
Yellow cards
12
Expected goals (xG)
0.220.85
xG on target (xGOT)
0.510.83
Total shots
116
Shots on target
12
Shots off target
43
Blocked shots
61
Shots inside the box
23
Shots outside the box
93
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
01
Big chances
00
Corner kicks
33
Touches in opposition box
2125
Accurate through passes
10
Offsides
25
Free kicks
137
Passes
88% (549/626)70% (186/265)
Long passes
44% (27/62)34% (20/58)
Passes in final third
71% (79/112)58% (69/119)
Crosses
25% (4/16)23% (3/13)
Expected assists (xA)
0.600.86
Throw ins
2021
Fouls
713
Tackles
59% (10/17)72% (13/18)
Duels won
4746
Clearances
4426
Interceptions
88
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
10
Goalkeeper saves
00
xGOT faced
0.830.51
Goals prevented
-1.17-0.49

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 5', 0 - 1, One R. , Hackett-Fairchild R. (A),
  • 28', Doyle K. , Lane P. ,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 59', House B. , Street R. ,
  • 66', Jefferies D. 🟨,
  • 67', Jefferies D. , Elerewe D. ,
  • 68', One R. , Lloyd A. ,
  • 70', Fraser L. , Keane W. ,
  • 70', Nyambe R. , Roberts H. ,
  • 82', Dorsett A. J. R. , Young K. ,
  • 83', Hackett-Fairchild R. , Moylan J. ,
  • 83', Varfolomeev I. , Bayliss T. ,
  • 84', Burns F. 🟨,
  • 90+2', 1 - 1, Wing L. ,
  • 90+3', Lloyd A. 🟨,
  • 90+6', 1 - 2, Moylan J. , McGrandles C. (A),

Chances of winning


Reading
23.8%
Draw
26.8%
Lincoln City
49.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
25.2% 27% 47.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

24.7% 26.5% 48.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Reading has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.4%)
  • Lincoln City has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Reading than the current prediction. (+0.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Lincoln City than the current prediction. (-0.8%)
  • Reading - Lincoln City Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.93
    (3.64)
    3.47
    (3.4)
    1.9
    (1.92)
    6.9%
    (9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Reading - Lincoln City?
  • Users Predictions: 17 users predict this event. Reading will win (votes: 11 - 64.7%). Lincoln will win (votes: 6 - 35.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Reading: 42%87.4%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Reading will win (3 of 3 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 0:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Championship).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Reading won 0.
    • In recent matches, Reading has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Lincoln is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Reading may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Lincoln is a strong favorite.
    • There will not play in Reading: Elliott B. (Thigh Injury) O'Mahony M. (Knee Injury) Rinomhota A. (Personal Reasons) Ward B. (Leg Injury) Williams R. (Injury)
    • There will not play in Lincoln: Collins J. (Knee Injury) Draper F. (Injury) Honohan J. (Health problems) Jackson A. (Surgery) Reach A. (Inactive) Thorn O. (Ankle Injury)
    • There are questionable in Reading: Marriott J. (Inactive)
    • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Reading won 0 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 3:12. (average 0.4:1.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Reading won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 1:2. (average 0.5:1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Reading - Lincoln City were as follows:
    02.08.2025 Lincoln City - Reading 2:0
    18.04.2025 Reading - Lincoln City 0:1
    21.12.2024 Lincoln City - Reading 2:0
    06.04.2024 Reading - Lincoln City 1:1
    16.12.2023 Lincoln City - Reading 1:1
    Latest results of Reading
    28.03.2026 Reading - Wigan Athletic 3:0
    17.03.2026 Burton Albion - Reading 1:2
    14.03.2026 Reading - Plymouth Argyle 2:2
    Latest results of Lincoln City
    English League One Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Lincoln ✔ 42289579:364393
    2Cardiff41249876:423481
    3Bradford City422181352:46671
    4Bolton421816859:441570
    5Stockport County4019101159:50967
    6Stevenage4119101243:38567
    7Plymouth421961766:58863
    8Huddersfield4217111465:56962
    9Reading4316141362:55762
    10Luton4117101457:50761
    11Wycombe4316121563:511260
    12Barnsley4014121463:65-254
    13Mansfield4013141350:43753
    14Doncaster421581943:64-2153
    15Wigan4213131646:56-1052
    16Peterborough411562060:58251
    17Burton4313121846:56-1051
    18Blackpool431492051:65-1451
    19Leyton Orient421482057:66-950
    20AFC Wimbledon421482049:63-1450
    21Exeter4312112047:55-847
    22Rotherham419102236:62-2637
    23Northampton41982434:60-2635
    24Port Vale398102130:54-2434

          Promotion ~ Championship
          Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )
          Relegation ~ League Two

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Lincoln is Qualified for Championship