Match report

Reading Defeats Stevenage 1-0 in League One Clash

Reading
Reading
1–0
FT
Stevenage
Stevenage
Nov 6, 2025

Reading secured all three points against Stevenage in a hard-fought League One match. Charlie Savage netted Reading's only goal just four minutes into the game, giving them an early lead that they managed to hold onto despite Stevenage's efforts. Both teams faced some yellow card challenges but ultimately, Reading held firm for the win.

Key Facts

  • • Reading vs Stevenage: 1-0 (Final Score)
  • • Goal by Charlie Savage at minute 4
  • • Daniel Kyerewaa provided the assist for Savage's goal
  • • Stevenage had multiple yellow cards, including L. Freestone and J. Houghton
  • • Reading also received several yellow cards, with Daniel Kyerewaa and M. Ritchie among them

Lineups

Reading

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pereira (G)
  • 2 K. Abrefa (D)
  • 15 P. O'Connor (D)
  • 33 D. Williams (D)
  • 3 J. R. Dorsett A. (D)
  • 8 C. Savage (M)
  • 10 L. Wing (M)
  • 32 P. Lane (M)
  • 29 K. Doyle (M)
  • 11 D. Kyerewaa (M)
  • 9 K. Ehibhatiomhan (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Stevens
  • 17 A. Yiadom
  • 19 A. Garcia
  • 20 M. O'Mahony
  • 21 R. Williams
  • 22 M. Stickland
  • 30 M. Ritchie

Stevenage

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Marschall (G)
  • 2 L. James-Wildin (D)
  • 15 C. Goode (D)
  • 5 C. Piergianni (D)
  • 16 L. Freestone (D)
  • 4 J. Houghton (M)
  • 18 H. White (M)
  • 11 J. Roberts (M)
  • 10 D. Kemp (M)
  • 20 C. Campbell (M)
  • 9 G. Ahadme

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Ashby-Hammond
  • 3 D. Butler
  • 8 D. Phillips
  • 17 J. Pattenden
  • 19 J. Reid
  • 26 L. Orford
  • 44 P. Patterson

Timeline

  1. Reading
    4' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    Charlie Savage · Assist: Daniel Kyerewaa
  2. Reading
    10' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    J. R. Dorsett A.

    Foul

  3. Stevenage
    29' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    L. Freestone

    Foul

  4. Reading
    45'+1 Reading Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Kyerewaa

    Foul

  5. Stevenage
    56' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    J. Houghton

    Foul

  6. Stevenage
    62' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Freestone · On: D. Butler
  7. Stevenage
    62' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Ahadme · On: J. Reid
  8. Stevenage
    62' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Campbell · On: P. Patterson
  9. Reading
    63' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Lane · On: M. Ritchie
  10. Reading
    70' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ritchie

    Time wasting

  11. Stevenage
    74' Stevenage subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jordan Roberts · On: L. Orford
  12. Stevenage
    75' Stevenage subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Houghton · On: D. Phillips
  13. Reading
    79' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kami Doyle · On: M. O'Mahony
  14. Reading
    79' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Daniel Kyerewaa · On: R. Williams
  15. Stevenage
    86' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    D. Phillips

    Foul

  16. Stevenage
    88' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    H. White

    Foul

  17. Reading
    90' Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Ehibhatiomhan · On: A. Yiadom

Match Stats

Stat Reading Stevenage
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 69% 72%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 10
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 332 344
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 0.40 0.94
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 229 248
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Charlie Savage's early goal set the tone for Reading's victory.
  • ▸ Stevenage introduced multiple substitutions in an attempt to level the score but failed to capitalize on their chances.