Match Preview: Huddersfield Town vs Reading FC
Date: 8th February 2024
Kick-off: 3pm GMT
Venue: John Smith’s Stadium
As Reading FC travels to John Smith’s Stadium to take on Huddersfield Town, the Royals will be looking to turn around their poor away form against a strong home side. With Huddersfield averaging 1.80 points per game this season and Reading managing just a 20% win rate away, the home side are the clear favourites.
Key Stats
| Stat | Huddersfield Town | Reading FC |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.93 |
| Home win % | 53% | N/A |
| Away win % | N/A | 20% |
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Town | W-L-D-L-W | 4 |
| Reading FC | D-W-L-L-D | 4 |
League Table Position
| Team | Games Played | Win % | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Town | 28 | 50% | +15 | 48 |
| Reading FC | 28 | 46% | +2 | 44 |
Top Scorers
| Reading FC | Goals | Huddersfield Town | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Knibbs | 9 | Dion Charles | 7 |
| Lewis Wing | 4 | Ben Wiles | 6 |
| Charlie Savage | 4 | Callum Marshall | 6 |
Key Players to Watch
- Billy Bodin (Reading FC) – New signing looking to make an impact after joining on loan.
- Dion Charles (Huddersfield Town) – Top scorer for Huddersfield and a big threat up front.
- Lewis Wing (Reading FC) – Key creative force with 6 assists so far this season.
Match Officials
Referee: Elliott Bell (27 matches officiated, 110 yellows, 6 reds)
Previous Reading FC games refereed by Bell:
- Loss to Leyton Orient (0-2)
- Draw vs Walsall (1-1) – Two Reading FC players sent off – Button and Ahmed
Head-to-Head Record
| Huddersfield Wins | Draws | Reading Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 21 | 28 |
Predictions
My Prediction: Reading to win 2-1, with Lewis Wing and Billy Bodin getting on the scoresheet.
Dad’s Prediction: 2-2 draw – a tough, gritty match where both teams battle hard for a point.
Expect an exciting and hard-fought match as Reading looks to improve their away form against a Huddersfield side aiming to capitalise on their home advantage.
