Match previews

Match preview | Imps vs Reading

15th December

City will begin their festive fixtures when hosting Reading on Saturday 16 December (3pm KO) in Sky Bet League One.

All the key information you need to know ahead of the fixture can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

Subject to availability tickets can be purchased on the day of the game from the ticket office, with no price increase in place.

Alternatively, supporters can secure their seat online by clicking HERE.

Click HERE for the visiting supporters guide.

MATCH COVERAGE

The match is available for live streaming internationally for just £10, or the equivalent cost in your local currency.

The feed includes expert commentary from the BBC Radio Lincolnshire sports team, as well as match statistics and latest scores around the division.

Alternatively, UK-based supporters can listen to live match commentary using an iFollow Imps audio pass - which can be bought HERE.

City supporters unable to get to the LNER Stadium will also be able to follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram pages.

READING

Nickname: The Royals

Founded: 1871

Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium

Manager: Rubén Sellés

Top scorer: Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (six goals)

League position: 23rd

LAST TIME OUT

Accrington Stanley 1-0 Imps

Bristol Street Motors Trophy

Imps: Jensen, Sorensen, Erhahon, Hamilton, Mandroiu (Duffy 68’), O’Connor ©, Eyoma (Adelakun 90+2’), Roughan, Mitchell, Vale (Bishop 58’), Shodipo (Makama 58’). Subs (not used): Wright, Jackson, Burroughs.

Reading 1-1 Oxford United

Sky Bet League One

Reading: Button, Holmes, Knibbs, Smith, Azeez, Yiadom ©, Dorsett (Mbengue 58’), Wing, Abbey (Bindon 58’), Craig (Savage 67’), Vickers (Elliott 79’). Subs (not used): Pereira, Mukairu, Ehibhatiomhan.

LEAGUE FORM

Imps: LWDWD

Reading: LWWLD

SKUBALA’S THOUGHTS

Hear from the head coach below…