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Lincoln vs Reading

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League One · Season 2024

LNER Stadium, Lincoln, Lincolnshire21 December 2024 at 12:30
Home

Lincoln

2–0
Away

Reading

Referee: A. Herczeg

Match Summary

Lincoln defeated Reading 2:0. The match was played in League One 2024.

Rivalry since 2021

Lincoln vs Reading Head to Head Results

6 stretnutí
Lincoln
3
wins
Drawn
2
Reading
1
wins
Total goals
11 · 1.8/match
Both scored
3/6 · 50%
Over 2.5
1/6 · 17%

Recent Meetings

06/04/26Reading
1–2LincolnLeague One
02/08/25Lincoln
2–0ReadingLeague One
18/04/25Reading
0–1LincolnLeague One
06/04/24Reading
1–1LincolnLeague One
16/12/23Lincoln
1–1ReadingLeague One
10/07/21Reading
1–0LincolnFriendlies Clubs
Highest-scoring game: 1–2 v 2026All 6 meetings

Recent Form

Lincoln

WWWDWW

Reading

LDLLLD

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Lincoln dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Lincoln4wins
2draws6 meetings
Reading0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2

Average goals per game

17%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (53%) — the odds may underestimate Lincoln.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 55.5% ✓Draw 27.6%Away 23.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.753.504.20
Max1.853.704.54
Over 2.5: 54.1%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite:Lincoln · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market52.8%26.1%21.1%
Public market53.3%25.2%21.5%

Lincoln vs Reading — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

✓Lincoln
Result vs. Market: Lincoln (55%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

LincolnHalf-time:1 – 0Reading
15Shots4
7Shots on target1

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
06/04/26Reading1–2Lincoln4.10/3.25/1.79
02/08/25Lincoln2–0Reading1.89/3.57/3.88
18/04/25Reading0–1Lincoln2.21/3.46/3.15
21/12/24Lincoln2–0Reading1.80/3.62/4.36
06/04/24Reading1–1Lincoln2.82/3.35/2.49
16/12/23Lincoln1–1Reading2.20/3.33/3.31

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Lincoln

W 129D 84L 98
Over 2.545
Goals scored433

Away Record: Reading

W 53D 38L 47
Over 2.551
Goals scored200

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026