The 2025/26 League One season has kicked off at the LNER Stadium, with Lincoln City hosting Reading. This match was a significant one for both clubs, with Lincoln aiming to build on a positive pre-season and Reading hoping to start their campaign on a high note. The game was highly competitive, with both teams eager to start their season with a positive result.
The game was a tight and hard-fought affair, with both teams displaying incredible determination. However, it was Lincoln City who secured a crucial home victory. Despite Reading’s efforts, the Imps’ attacking prowess proved to be the difference-maker. This result is a major statement from Lincoln, who will be hoping to push for promotion once again this season, while Reading will need to regroup and focus on their next fixture.
What Time Does Lincoln City vs. Reading Kick-Off?
- Location: Lincoln, England
- Stadium: LNER Stadium
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 10:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM BST
- Indian Time (IST): 7:30 PM IST (Saturday, August 2, 2025)
- Referee: TBD
Lincoln City vs. Reading Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
The last five competitive meetings between Lincoln City and Reading have been a mix of results.
- Lincoln City: 2 wins
- Reading: 1 win
- Draws: 2
- Last Meeting: April 18, 2025: Reading 0–1 Lincoln City (League One)
Current Form (All Competitions)
As this is the first competitive match of the 2025-2026 season for both teams, here is a look at their pre-season results:
Lincoln City
- July 26, 2025: Lincoln City 4–2 West Brom (Club Friendly)
- July 22, 2025: Grimsby Town 2–1 Lincoln City (Club Friendly)
- July 16, 2025: Bromley 4–3 Lincoln City (Club Friendly)
- July 4, 2025: Lincoln United 2–2 Lincoln City (Club Friendly)
- May 3, 2025: Lincoln City 0–2 Wrexham (League One)
Reading
- July 26, 2025: Reading 0–4 Portsmouth (Club Friendly)
- July 19, 2025: Reading 0–2 Tottenham (Club Friendly)
- July 15, 2025: Reading 2–1 Swindon Town (Club Friendly)
- July 12, 2025: Gillingham 0–0 Reading (Club Friendly)
- May 3, 2025: Reading 2–4 Barnsley (League One)
How to Watch Lincoln City vs. Reading on TV, Live Stream
| Country | TV/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports +, Sky Sports App, Red Button |
| United States | N/A |
| Canada | N/A |
| Germany | N/A |
| India | N/A |
In the United Kingdom, fans can watch this match on Sky Sports + via their Sky Sports App or the Red Button.
FINAL Match Report
Final Score: Lincoln City 2 – 1 Reading
- Goal: Joe Taylor (Lincoln City) scored in the 28th minute.
- Goal: Harvey Knibbs (Reading) scored in the 56th minute.
- Goal: Ben House (Lincoln City) scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute.
- Key Moments: Lincoln City took the lead in the first half through a well-taken goal from their striker, Joe Taylor. Reading fought back in the second half, with Harvey Knibbs scoring a crucial equalizer. However, Lincoln’s Ben House scored late in the game to secure all three points for the hosts.
- Man of the Match: Ben House for his decisive goal and a strong attacking performance.
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