Reading
4/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
1.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 8 available matches.
Inspect Reading’s results
League OneMatchweek 44THE MATCH CENTREReading vs Cardiff match centre
90′ · Live
1:3
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
D. Kyerewaa73′
R. Colwill40′
O. Kellyman55′
P. Ng86′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate0.0%Reading
Draw0.1%at full time
Current result estimate99.9%Cardiff
Another goal8.1%before full time
Next goal: Reading 4.0% · no further goal 91.9% · Cardiff 4.1%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.ReadingCardiff
2.360Expected goals · API-Football1.350
6Shots on target9
13Total Shots15
37%Ball Possession63%
7Corner Kicks9
6Fouls10
3Yellow Cards3
—Red Cards—
6Goalkeeper Saves4
253Total passes440
170Passes accurate367
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
IF THE SCORE HOLDS
League One: Regular seasonProvisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lincoln | 46 | +48 | 103 | — |
| 2 |  Cardiff | 47 | +42 | 94 | — |
| 3 |  Stockport County | 46 | +13 | 77 | — |
| 4 |  Bradford | 46 | +7 | 77 | — |
| 5 |  Bolton | 46 | +18 | 75 | — |
| 6 |  Stevenage | 46 | +3 | 75 | — |
| 7 |  Luton | 46 | +12 | 74 | — |
| 8 |  Plymouth | 46 | +12 | 73 | — |
| 9 |  Huddersfield | 46 | +10 | 67 | — |
| 10 |  Mansfield Town | 46 | +12 | 65 | — |
| 11 |  Wycombe | 46 | +11 | 63 | — |
| 12 | Reading | 47 | +2 | 63 | — |
| 13 |  Blackpool | 46 | -11 | 60 | — |
| 14 |  Doncaster | 46 | -19 | 60 | — |
| 15 |  Barnsley | 46 | -5 | 59 | — |
| 16 |  Wigan | 46 | -9 | 56 | — |
| 17 |  Burton Albion | 46 | -10 | 54 | — |
| 18 |  Peterborough | 46 | -4 | 53 | — |
| 19 |  AFC Wimbledon | 46 | -21 | 53 | — |
| 20 |  Leyton Orient | 46 | -12 | 52 | — |
| 21 |  Exeter City | 46 | -9 | 49 | — |
| 22 |  Port Vale | 46 | -25 | 42 | — |
| 23 |  Rotherham | 46 | -30 | 41 | — |
| 24 |  Northampton | 46 | -35 | 35 | — |
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Reading 0 reported
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Cardiff 0 reported
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Cardiff
3/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
1.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 9 available matches.
Inspect Cardiff’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Reading
10 matchesResults4 wins · 3 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game1.2
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
Cardiff
10 matchesResults3 wins · 4 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game1.2
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Reading at home with Cardiff away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 07:38 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League One · 2025/26 · all league matches
ReadingCardiff
43Matches played42
62Points earned82
16Wins24
1.4Goals scored / match1.9
1.3Goals conceded / match1.0
8Clean sheets16
6Failed to score6
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Reading at home with Cardiff away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Reading
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1Leam Richardson
- 1
Joel PereiraG - 12
Finley BurnsD - 15
Paudie O’ConnorD - 3
Jeriel DorsettD - 24
Ryan NyambeM - 10
Lewis WingM - 18
Andy RinomhotaM - 5
Haydon RobertsM - 11
Daniel KyerewaaF - 32
Paddy LaneF - 9
Kelvin EhibhatiomhanF
Substitutes (7)
31 · Tom Norcott
2 · Kelvin Abrefa
22 · Michael Stickland
6 · Liam Fraser
30 · Matt Ritchie
7 · Jack Marriott
57 · Sean Patton
Cardiff
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Brian Barry-Murphy
- 13
Nathan TrottG - 38
Perry NgD - 4
Gabriel OshoD - 48
Dylan LawlorD - 3
Joel BaganD - 6
Ryan WintleM - 18
Alex RobertsonM - 11
Ollie TannerM - 10
Rubin ColwillM - 16
Chris WillockM - 8
Omari KellymanF
Substitutes (7)
41 · Matthew Turner
2 · William Fish
23 · Calum Scanlon
14 · David Turnbull
27 · Joel Colwill
22 · Yousef Salech
47 · Callum Robinson
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Reading
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Pereira | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 31 | — |
| Finley Burns | 90 | 5.3 | — | 0 | — | 38 | 1 |
| Paudie O’Connor | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Jeriel Dorsett | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 28 | 4 |
| Ryan Nyambe | 88 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 18 | 2 |
| Lewis Wing | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Andy Rinomhota | 88 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 14 | 2 |
| Haydon Roberts | 88 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 20 | — |
| Daniel Kyerewaa | 90 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23 | — |
| Paddy Lane | 74 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 2 | 7 | — |
| Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Jack Marriott | 16 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Kelvin Abrefa | 13 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 4 | — |
| Liam Fraser | 13 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 9 | — |
| Matt Ritchie | 13 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Tom Norcott | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michael Stickland | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sean Patton | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Cardiff
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Trott | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 37 | — |
| Perry Ng | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 1 |
| Gabriel Osho | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 51 | 2 |
| Dylan Lawlor | 82 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 49 | 1 |
| Joel Bagan | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 49 | 3 |
| Ryan Wintle | 90 | 7.9 | — | 2 | 2 | 55 | 1 |
| Alex Robertson | 67 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 25 | 4 |
| Ollie Tanner | 89 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 20 | 2 |
| Rubin Colwill | 82 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 1 |
| Chris Willock | 82 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 17 | — |
| Omari Kellyman | 90 | 9.3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| David Turnbull | 23 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 23 | — |
| William Fish | 8 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 10 | — |
| Joel Colwill | 8 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 10 | 1 |
| Yousef Salech | 8 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 5 | — |
| Callum Robinson | 11 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Matthew Turner | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Calum Scanlon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Reading | Draw | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 4.75 | 4.00 | 1.62 |
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