Match report

Lincoln Surprises Reading with 2-1 Win in League One Clash

Reading
Reading
1–2
FT
Lincoln
Lincoln
Apr 6, 2026

Lincoln stunned Reading with a 2-1 victory in their League One match, thanks to goals from R. One and J. Moylan. Despite Reading's early substitutions and efforts to level, Lincoln's late goal sealed their win. The match saw several key substitutions and a couple of yellow cards, but it was Lincoln's resilience that shone through in the end.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln's R. One scored the first goal in the 5th minute, assisted by R. Hackett-Fairchild.
  • • Reading made several substitutions, including Kami Doyle and L. Fraser, to try and turn the match around.
  • • Lincoln's J. Moylan scored the decisive second goal in the 96th minute, assisted by C. McGrandles.
  • • Reading's F. Burns received a yellow card in the 84th minute for a foul.
  • • Lincoln made multiple substitutions throughout the match, including R. Hackett-Fairchild being replaced by J. Moylan.

Lineups

Reading

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Joel Pereira (G)
  • 12 Finley Burns (D)
  • 15 Paudie O’Connor (D)
  • 3 Jeriel Dorsett (D)
  • 24 Ryan Nyambe (M)
  • 10 Lewis Wing (M)
  • 6 Liam Fraser (M)
  • 11 Daniel Kyerewaa (M)
  • 29 Kami Doyle (F)
  • 8 Charlie Savage (F)
  • 9 Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 Paddy Lane
  • 17 Andy Yiadom
  • 25 Jack Stevens
  • 5 Haydon Roberts
  • 18 Andy Rinomhota
  • 19 Kadan Young
  • 27 Will Keane

Lincoln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 George Wickens (G)
  • 2 Tendayi Darikwa (D)
  • 22 Thomas Hamer (D)
  • 15 Sonny Bradley (D)
  • 6 Ryley Towler (D)
  • 24 Ivan Varfolomeev (M)
  • 14 Conor McGrandles (M)
  • 7 Reeco Hackett-Fairchild (M)
  • 16 Dom Jefferies (M)
  • 20 Ryan One (M)
  • 18 Ben House (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Erik Ring
  • 19 Alfie Lloyd
  • 8 Tom Bayliss
  • 10 Jack Moylan
  • 13 Zachary Jeacock
  • 25 Deji Elerewe
  • 17 Robert Street

Timeline

  1. Lincoln
    5' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. One · Assist: R. Hackett-Fairchild
  2. Reading
    28' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kami Doyle · On: P. Lane
  3. Lincoln
    59' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. House · On: R. Street
  4. Lincoln
    66' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    D. Jefferies

    Delay of game

  5. Lincoln
    67' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Jefferies · On: Deji Elerewe
  6. Lincoln
    68' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. One · On: A. Lloyd
  7. Reading
    70' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Fraser · On: W. Keane
  8. Reading
    70' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Nyambe · On: H. Roberts
  9. Reading
    82' Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. R. Dorsett A. · On: K. Young
  10. Lincoln
    83' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Hackett-Fairchild · On: J. Moylan
  11. Lincoln
    83' Lincoln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Varfolomeev · On: T. Bayliss
  12. Reading
    84' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    F. Burns

    Foul

  13. Lincoln
    90'+3 Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lloyd

    Delay of game

  14. Lincoln
    90'+6 Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Moylan · Assist: C. McGrandles

Match Stats

Stat Reading Lincoln
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 88% 71%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 6
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 621 263
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 1 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 546 186
Shots Inside Box 1 3
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln took the lead early with a goal from R. One in the 5th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Reading struggled to find an equalizer despite their substitutions, allowing Lincoln to maintain control.
  • ▸ Lincoln secured the victory with a late goal by J. Moylan in the 96th minute, sealing the 2-1 win.