Match report

Reading Defeats Luton 3-2 in League One Thriller

Reading
Reading
3–2
FT
Luton
Luton
Dec 18, 2025

Reading held off a valiant comeback attempt by Luton to secure an important 3-2 victory in their League One match. Liam Wing opened the scoring early with a penalty, followed by goals from Jonmarc Marriott and Khadiur Ehibhatiomhan. Despite Luke Clark and Nahki Wells' efforts, Reading managed to maintain control despite conceding two late goals.

Key Facts

  • • Liam Wing scored the opening penalty for Reading at minute 8.
  • • Jonmarc Marriott doubled Reading's lead with a goal in the 52nd minute, assisted by Ravel Williams.
  • • Luke Clark pulled one back for Luton in the 59th minute.
  • • Nahki Wells and Naiel Lonwijk scored for Luton at minutes 64 and 76 respectively.
  • • Khadiur Ehibhatiomhan sealed Reading's victory with a goal in the 78th minute, assisted by Derrick Williams.

Lineups

Reading

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pereira (G)
  • 17 A. Yiadom (D)
  • 15 P. O'Connor (D)
  • 33 D. Williams (D)
  • 3 J. R. Dorsett A. (D)
  • 10 L. Wing (M)
  • 8 C. Savage (M)
  • 21 R. Williams (M)
  • 29 K. Doyle (M)
  • 11 D. Kyerewaa (M)
  • 7 J. Marriott (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Stevens
  • 2 K. Abrefa
  • 6 L. Fraser
  • 9 K. Ehibhatiomhan
  • 12 F. Burns
  • 19 A. Garcia
  • 20 M. O'Mahony

Luton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 J. Keeley (G)
  • 17 N. Lonwijk (D)
  • 15 T. Mengi (D)
  • 5 M. Andersen (D)
  • 3 K. Naismith (D)
  • 8 L. Walsh (M)
  • 22 L. Fanne (M)
  • 30 G. Kodua (M)
  • 18 J. Clark (M)
  • 33 C. Bramall (M)
  • 21 N. Wells (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Shea
  • 9 J. Yates
  • 14 S. Morris
  • 19 J. Brown
  • 23 G. Saville
  • 28 C. Makosso
  • 37 Z. Nelson

Timeline

  1. Reading
    8' Reading Goal · Penalty
    L. Wing
  2. Luton
    45'+1 Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Naismith · On: S. Morris
  3. Reading
    52' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Marriott · Assist: R. Williams
  4. Luton
    59' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Clark
  5. Luton
    64' Luton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nahki Wells · On: J. Yates
  6. Luton
    64' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Clark · On: J. Brown
  7. Reading
    65' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Marriott · On: K. Ehibhatiomhan
  8. Reading
    71' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. R. Dorsett A. · On: K. Abrefa
  9. Reading
    72' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    A. Yiadom

    Foul

  10. Luton
    76' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Lonwijk
  11. Luton
    77' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Brown

    Foul

  12. Reading
    78' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Ehibhatiomhan · Assist: Derrick Williams
  13. Reading
    86' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Daniel Kyerewaa · On: L. Fraser
  14. Luton
    86' Luton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Walsh · On: G. Saville
  15. Luton
    86' Luton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Fanne · On: Z. Nelson
  16. Reading
    90' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    K. Ehibhatiomhan

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Reading Luton
Fouls 8 5
Pass Accuracy 66% 83%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 11
Corners 0 5
Total Passes 294 543
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 1.07 1.22
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 193 450
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reading took an early lead after Liam Wing converted a penalty kick at just 8 minutes into the game.
  • ▸ Khadiur Ehibhatiomhan's goal in the 78th minute was crucial, securing Reading's victory despite Luton’s spirited comeback.