Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Biggest wins
All meetings (3)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2025 | Reading | 4 - 5 | Carlisle United | W | FA Cup |
| 02 Mar 2024 | Carlisle United | 1 - 3 | Reading | L | English Football League O… |
| 28 Nov 2023 | Reading | 5 - 1 | Carlisle United | L | English Football League O… |
By venue
Competitions faced in
Year-by-year
| Year | Carlisl… | D | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
About this head-to-head
Carlisle United and Reading have met 3 times on record. Carlisle United lead with 1 win, Reading have won 2 times and the two clubs have drawn 0 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 28 November 2023.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Carlisle United vs Reading. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Carlisle United and Reading.
Across their recorded meetings, Carlisle United have found the net 7 times against Reading, while Reading have scored 12 times in reply — a combined 19 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 01 November 2025, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2023. Follow every upcoming Carlisle United versus Reading clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Carlisle United vs Reading — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Carlisle United and Reading played each other?
Carlisle United and Reading have met 3 times on record, with the first meeting on 28 November 2023.
Who has won more, Carlisle United or Reading?
Reading have the edge with 2 wins to Carlisle United's 1, with 0 draws between them.
How many goals are scored when Carlisle United play Reading?
Their meetings produce 6.33 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 100% of them.