Match report
Reading vs Carlisle — the facts
Carlisle won 3–2 away against Reading (half-time 1–0).
Reading met Carlisle in the FA Cup (1/128-finals). Kick-off was Saturday, 1 November 2025, 15:00 UTC at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Key moments
- 32' Goal: Lewis Wing — 1–0
- 68' Goal: Mark O’Mahony (assist: Kamari Doyle) — 2–0
- 90' Goal: R. Linney — 2–1
- 90' Goal: R. Linney (assist: Christopher Conn-Clarke) — 2–2
- 94' Goal: R. Linney (assist: Stephen Wearne) — 2–3
Starting line-ups
Reading (4-2-3-1)
Carlisle (4-2-3-1)
About this match
On this page: the Reading vs Carlisle final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this FA Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Reading and Carlisle team pages or the FA Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Reading vs Carlisle?
Carlisle won 3–2 away against Reading (half-time 1–0).
›Who scored in Reading vs Carlisle?
Lewis Wing (32') for Reading; Mark O’Mahony (68') for Reading; R. Linney (90') for Carlisle; R. Linney (90') for Carlisle; R. Linney (94') for Carlisle.
›Where can I watch Reading vs Carlisle highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Reading vs Carlisle; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.