Carlisle United vs Reading, 2023-24 English League One, Regular Season
· English League One
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About
Carlisle United are hosting Reading
at Brunton Park, Carlisle, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League One.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Amadou Salif Mbengue (Reading).
- 2': Luke Armstrong (Carlisle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 3': Attempt missed. Luke Armstrong (Carlisle United) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Taylor Charters with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 6': Foul by Tyler Bindon (Reading).
- 6': Jack Diamond (Carlisle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 9': Foul by Andy Yiadom (Reading).
- 9': Jack Diamond (Carlisle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Jack Armer (Carlisle United).
- 10': Lewis Wing (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 10': Offside, Reading. Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan is caught offside.
- 12': Offside, Carlisle United. Luke Armstrong is caught offside.
- 14': Corner, Carlisle United. Conceded by Tyler Bindon.
- 16': Sam Smith (Reading) hits the left post with a left footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Harvey Knibbs with a through ball following a fast break.
- 17': Goal! Carlisle United 0, Reading 1. Sam Smith (Reading) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lewis Wing.
- 19': Foul by Michael Craig (Reading).
- 19': Jack Diamond (Carlisle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 20': Attempt missed. Harrison Neal (Carlisle United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 20': Andy Yiadom (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Foul by Josh Vela (Carlisle United).
- 24': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Harrison Neal.
- 25': Foul by Harvey Knibbs (Reading).
- 25': Harry Lewis (Carlisle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Attempt saved. Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Harvey Knibbs.
- 33': Attempt missed. Jack Diamond (Carlisle United) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Luke Armstrong.
- 36': Goal! Carlisle United 0, Reading 2. Harvey Knibbs (Reading) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Andy Yiadom.
- 38': Offside, Carlisle United. Josh Vela is caught offside.
- 41': Attempt blocked. Jack Diamond (Carlisle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 41': Foul by Sam Smith (Reading).
- 41': Sam Lavelle (Carlisle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Harvey Knibbs (Reading).
- 43': Harrison Neal (Carlisle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Attempt saved. Lewis Wing (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Harvey Knibbs.
- 45': Offside, Carlisle United. Jack Diamond is caught offside.
- 45'+1': Foul by Femi Azeez (Reading).
- 45'+1': Jack Ellis (Carlisle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+2': Attempt saved. Femi Azeez (Reading) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Harvey Knibbs.
- 45'+2': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Harry Lewis.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Carlisle United 0, Reading 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Carlisle United 0, Reading 2.
- 46': Foul by Jack Ellis (Carlisle United).
- 46': Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Foul by Amadou Salif Mbengue (Reading).
- 51': Jon Mellish (Carlisle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 51': Attempt missed. Jon Mellish (Carlisle United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Taylor Charters with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 57': Attempt saved. Femi Azeez (Reading) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan with a headed pass.
- 57': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Harry Lewis.
- 57': Goal! Carlisle United 0, Reading 3. Harvey Knibbs (Reading) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner following a corner.
- 59': Substitution, Carlisle United. Alfie McCalmont replaces Josh Vela.
- 59': Substitution, Carlisle United. Jordan Gibson replaces Taylor Charters.
- 62': Attempt saved. Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 62': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Harry Lewis.
- 66': Attempt missed. Luke Armstrong (Carlisle United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Armer with a cross.
- 66': Substitution, Reading. Ben Elliott replaces Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan.
- 67': Foul by Sam Smith (Reading).
- 67': Paul Huntington (Carlisle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 67': Corner, Carlisle United. Conceded by Amadou Salif Mbengue.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Jack Armer (Carlisle United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Harrison Neal (Carlisle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 70': Foul by Clinton Mola (Reading).
- 70': Jack Ellis (Carlisle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 71': Goal! Carlisle United 1, Reading 3. Jon Mellish (Carlisle United) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Jordan Gibson with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 75': Hand ball by Michael Craig (Reading).
- 75': Attempt blocked. Jordan Gibson (Carlisle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Diamond.
- 78': Attempt missed. Sam Smith (Reading) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Femi Azeez with a cross.
- 79': Substitution, Carlisle United. Daniel Butterworth replaces Jack Diamond.
- 80': Foul by Alfie McCalmont (Carlisle United).
- 80': Michael Craig (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Attempt missed. Jordan Gibson (Carlisle United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jon Mellish.
- 84': Foul by Alfie McCalmont (Carlisle United).
- 84': Michael Craig (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Foul by Alfie McCalmont (Carlisle United).
- 84': Michael Craig (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Offside, Carlisle United. Luke Armstrong is caught offside.
- 85': Attempt blocked. Sam Smith (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Harvey Knibbs.
- 85': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Sam Lavelle.
- 86': Alfie McCalmont (Carlisle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Foul by Ben Elliott (Reading).
- 87': Foul by Michael Craig (Reading).
- 87': Harrison Neal (Carlisle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Daniel Butterworth (Carlisle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Harrison Neal with a headed pass.
- 89': Substitution, Reading. Kelvin Abrefa replaces Femi Azeez.
- 90'+1': Foul by Michael Craig (Reading).
- 90'+1': Harrison Neal (Carlisle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Jordan Gibson (Carlisle United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Sam Lavelle.
- 90'+2': Hand ball by Sam Smith (Reading).
- 90'+3': Corner, Carlisle United. Conceded by Amadou Salif Mbengue.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Carlisle United 1, Reading 3.
- 0': Match ends, Carlisle United 1, Reading 3.
Game Information
Competition: English League One
Venue: Brunton Park
Location: Carlisle, England
Attendance: 7,891
Venue: Brunton Park
Location: Carlisle, England
Attendance: 7,891
EFL League One Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockport County | 14 | +8 | 28 |
| 2 | Bradford City | 14 | +7 | 27 |
| 3 | Cardiff City | 13 | +10 | 26 |
| 4 | Stevenage | 12 | +8 | 26 |
Line-Ups
Carlisle United (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 40 | Harry Lewis (GK) |
| 6 | Paul Huntington |
| 22 | Jon Mellish |
| 5 | Sam Lavelle |
| 3 | Jack Armer |
| 18 | Jack Ellis |
| 33 | Harrison Neal |
| 15 | Taylor Charters |
| 36 | Joshua Vela |
| 27 | Jack Diamond |
| 35 | Luke Armstrong |
Reading (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | David Button (GK) |
| 24 | Tyler Bindon |
| 27 | Amadou Salif Mbengue |
| 2 | Clinton Mola |
| 17 | Andy Yiadom |
| 7 | Harvey Knibbs |
| 36 | Michael Craig |
| 29 | Lewis Wing |
| 10 | Sam Smith |
| 15 | Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan |
| 11 | Femi Azeez |
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