The EFL League One match between Cambridge United and Reading will take place at Abbey Stadium on Tuesday at 12:30 am IST.
After their disappointing EFL Cup elimination on Tuesday, Reading is eager to make a comeback as they prepare to take on Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium this upcoming Monday. Reading currently occupies the 18th spot in the League One standings, while their opponents, Cambridge United, sit in the 11th position. Both teams are gearing up for an important clash, with Reading looking to recover from their recent setback and improve their league position.
Having narrowly escaped relegation by just one point in the previous season, Cambridge United is determined to secure a more comfortable position in the 2023-24 campaign. The team, under the guidance of Mark Bonner, has made a promising start by amassing nine points from their first five matches. However, their optimism was dampened by a 2-0 defeat to Leyton Orient in their last outing. The U’s will now seek redemption at the Abbey Stadium, where they have already won two of their three initial home matches, defeating Oxford United and Bristol Rovers while suffering a loss to Stevenage. Their upcoming encounter with Reading holds significance as it marks their first meeting since 2002. Cambridge aims to secure their first victory against the Royals since a 3-1 win in August 1999.
Reading, determined to secure a swift promotion back to the Championship, had a rocky start to the season with two consecutive league defeats. They then showed promise with consecutive wins against Cheltenham Town and Stevenage. However, their momentum was abruptly halted by Exeter City, who defeated them 2-1 last weekend. In midweek, despite Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s late 87th-minute equalizer taking their EFL Cup match against Ipswich Town to penalties after a 2-2 draw, Reading couldn’t advance further. Regrettably, Ruben Selles’ team lost 3-1 in the subsequent penalty shootout, ending their cup run in the second round. Reading, who had lost their first two away league games, are eager to secure their first away victory in the League One season when they meet Cambridge on Monday.
Cambridge United probable starting lineup: Stevens, L. Bennett, R. Bennett, Morrison, Andrew, Digby, Thomas, Brophy, Lankester, Kachunga, Ahadme
Reading probable starting lineup: Button, Mbengue, Dean, Abbey, Carson, Azeez, Savage, Hutchinson, Knibbs, Vickers, Ehibhatiomhan
Cambridge United
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Leyton Orient | 0-2 (L) |
| Bristol Rovers | 2-0 (W) |
| Stevenage | 1-2 (L) |
| Fleetwood | 2-0 (W) |
| Sutton | 2-3 (L) |
Reading
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Ipswich | 2-3 (L) |
| Exeter | 1-2 (L) |
| Stevenage | 2-0 (W) |
| Cheltenham | 1-0 (W) |
| Port Vale | 0-1 (L) |
| Last 5 matches- results | Score |
|---|---|
| Cambridge United draw Reading | 2-2 |
| Reading beat Cambridge United | 0-1 |
| Cambridge United draw Reading | 1-1 |
| Reading beat Cambridge United | 0-3 |
| Cambridge United draw Reading | 0-0 |
The EFL League One match between Cambridge United and Reading will take place at Abbey Stadium on Tuesday at 12:30 am IST.
| Cambridge United vs Reading | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 5 |
| Venue | Abbey Stadium |
| Kickoff time in UK | 8:00 pm (Monday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Tuesday) |
Football fans in UK can catch the live action via Sky Sports Football, SKY GO Extra.
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