The League One match between Cheltenham Town vs Reading will take place at Whaddon Road on Saturday at 1:15 am IST.
Reading aims to extend their undefeated streak to five League One games as they face Cheltenham Town on Friday evening. Reading comes into this match following a 2-2 draw against Peterborough United, while Cheltenham secured a 2-0 win against Shrewsbury Town in their recent outing.
Cheltenham enters their final 2023 game with momentum, securing consecutive victories over Carlisle United and Shrewsbury, elevating them from the bottom to 22nd place. They trail Exeter City by just three points. Despite a challenging season with only five wins from 22 games and a league-low 15 goals, recent wins have boosted morale. As they host Reading on Friday, Cheltenham’s recent history against them isn’t favorable, losing four of their last five encounters, including a 1-0 defeat earlier this season.
Reading heads into the match after a 2-2 draw with Peterborough, extending their unbeaten streak to four, though three ended in draws. Despite twice trailing Peterborough, a late 85th-minute goal from Femi Azeez salvaged a point. After relegation last season, Reading has struggled in League One, securing only 19 points in 23 games, placing 21st. They’ve won six, drawn five, and lost 12 matches. With only a three-point gap from Exeter in 20th, avoiding relegation remains crucial. Both Reading and Cheltenham have equal points, but Cheltenham holds a game advantage. Pressure mounts on Reading’s coach, Ruben Selles, amidst the team’s challenges.
Cheltenham Town probable starting lineup: Southwood, Smith, Bradbury, Freestone, Long, Sercombe, Thompson, Bonds, Williams, Lloyd, Street
Reading probable starting lineup: Button, Mbengue, Holmes, Abbey, Dorsett, Azeez, Wing, Craig, Knibbs, Mukairu, Smith
Cheltenham Town
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 2-0 (W) |
| Carlisle | 1-0 (W) |
| Leyton Orient | 1-2 (L) |
| Bristol Rovers | 1-1 (D) |
| Charlton | 1-2 (L) |
Reading
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Peterborough | 2-2 (D) |
| Wigan | 2-0 (W) |
| Lincoln | 1-1 (D) |
| Oxford United | 1-1 (D) |
| Barnsley | 1-3 (L) |
| Last match- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Reading beat Cheltenham | 1-0 |
The League One match between Cheltenham Town vs Reading will take place at Whaddon Road on Saturday at 1:15 am IST.
| Cheltenham Town vs Reading | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 30 |
| Venue | Whaddon Road |
| Kickoff time in UK | 7:45 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:15 am (Saturday) |
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