Match Report
The points column showed no gap: 1 apiece, AFC Wimbledon 23rd and Reading 17th. AFC Wimbledon's recent output outran their position: 17th on form over five rounds, 23rd in the table.
AFC Wimbledon had not won in 5 games.
The head-to-head ledger counts 5 games: 3 AFC Wimbledon wins, 2 for Reading, 0 draws, at 3.8 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 40% of the meetings went to the host. Goals tend to flow: 80% of the meetings produced three or more, and both sides scored in 60%.
Key stats
Possession: AFC Wimbledon 37% · Reading 63% · Total shots: 4-12 · On target: 2-3 · Corners: 7-7