Derby County FC vs Reading FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Reading FC — League One at Pride Park Stadium.
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Assistant 1 Jack Forder (England)
- Assistant 2 Kevin Howick
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Lincoln City FC 46 103 2 Cardiff City FC 46 91 3 Stockport County FC 46 77 4 Bradford City AFC 46 77 5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75 6 Stevenage FC 46 75 7 Luton Town FC 46 74 8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73 9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67 10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65 11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63 12 Reading FC 46 63 13 Blackpool FC 46 60 14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60 15 Barnsley FC 46 59 16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56 17 Burton Albion FC 46 54 18 Peterborough United FC 46 53 19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53 20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52 21 Exeter City FC 46 49 22 Port Vale FC 46 42 23 Rotherham United FC 46 41 24 Northampton Town FC 46 35 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 12 Mar Reading FC H 2–1 W 09 Mar Bristol Rovers FC A 3–0 W 02 Mar Port Vale FC H 3–0 W 27 Feb Charlton Athletic FC H 1–2 L 24 Feb Barnsley FC A 1–2 L 17 Feb Stevenage FC H 1–0 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 12 Mar Derby County FC A 1–2 L 09 Mar Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–2 L 02 Mar Carlisle United FC A 3–1 W 24 Feb Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–3 L 20 Feb Port Vale FC H 2–0 W 17 Feb Portsmouth FC A 1–4 L Key Stats
60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history17% Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Derby County FC is hosting Reading FC for another epic battle.
- 5' It’s high time Ruben Selles made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' Tyler Bindon is having his name booked by the referee on 10.
- 15' It looks surprising Derby County FC does not make any changes. Sonny Bradley has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 32' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andy Yiadom on 32.
- 37' Tyler Bindon needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 42' Derby County FC is showing some good football. However, Derby County FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 47' Eiran Cashin was booked on 47.
- 49' Reading FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 53' GOAL! Dwight Gayle scores on 53. Assisted by Joe Ward
- 56' What an equalizer from Sam Smith!
- 57' Derby County FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 59' Reading FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 63' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Femi Azeez by Jeriel Dorsett on 63 minute.
- 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 69' The referee calls foul for Joel Pereira. He receives a card.
- 70' Sensational shot from Conor Hourihane. Derby County FC is back in the lead.
- 71' Corey Blackett-Taylor is replacing Sonny Bradley for the Derby County FC side.
- 72' Derby County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Martyn Waghorn is hanging Dwight Gayle on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' Reading FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 79' Derby County FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 79.
- 81' Another change for Reading FC made on 81 minute. Sam Smith leaves to be changed by Kelvin Ehibhationhan.
- 82' The Reading FC manager makes a substitution. Ben Elliott departs to be replaced by Kelvin Abrefa.
- 83' It is a substitution in Derby County FC team. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing is replaced by Craig Forsyth on 83 minute.
- 88' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 378 games and scored 433 goals.
- 89' The Reading FC manager makes a substitution. Harvey Knibbs departs to be replaced by Paul Mukairu.
- 90' Reading FC player sees a card in front of him.
- With this win, Derby County FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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Derby County FC
Starting XI-
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Dwight Gayle ↓ Martyn Waghorn 72'
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Conor Hourihane ↓ Korey Smith 71'
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Joe Ward ↓ Kane Wilson 71'
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Bench-
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Korey Smith ↑ 71'
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Craig Forsyth ↑ 83'
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Martyn Waghorn ↑ 72'
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Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 71'
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Kane Wilson ↑ 71'
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Coach Paul WarneReading FC
Starting XI- 17
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Harvey Knibbs ↓ Paul Mukairu 89'
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Clinton Mola ↓ Jayden Wareham 82'
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Femi Azeez ↓ Jeriel Dorsett 63'
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Ben Elliott ↓ Kelvin Abrefa 82'
Bench- 40
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Jeriel Dorsett ↑ 63'
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Paul Mukairu ↑ 89'
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Kelvin Abrefa ↑ 82'
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Kelvin Ehibhationhan ↑ 81'
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Jayden Wareham ↑ 82'
Coach Ruben Selles -
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Head to Head
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