FA Cup · 1/128-finals
Peterborough United v Reading TV channel and kick-off time
- Weston Homes Stadium, Peterborough
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Peterborough United v Reading predicted line-ups
How both teams lined up in their last match. Confirmed line-ups appear here about an hour before kick-off.
- Peterborough United: starting XI against Luton Town (31 Oct 2026), 4-2-3-1. Manager: Robert William Savage.
- Reading: starting XI against Plymouth Argyle (31 Oct 2026), 4-2-3-1. Manager: L. Richardson.
Preview
Peterborough United have won 3 of their last 5 matches, whilst Reading have taken 2 victories from their last 4. Reading have shown attacking intent in recent fixtures: both sides scored in 3 of their last 4 games, and 3 of Reading's last 4 matches contained more than 2.5 goals.
This FA Cup first-round tie takes place at the Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday 7 November 2026. Peterborough's recent form gives them an edge, though Reading's tendency to produce open matches could make for a competitive contest.
Preview written with the help of AI from official data, with every figure checked automatically. Data as of 01/11/2026.
Key stats
Peterborough United
- Goals scored
- 1.8
- Goals conceded
- 1.6
Reading
- Goals scored
- 2.5
- Goals conceded
- 2.2
Averages per game over the last 5 FA Cup matches. Form: oldest to most recent.
What time is kick-off for Peterborough United v Reading?
Kick-off is at 8pm (20:00 UK time) on Saturday 7 November 2026 at Weston Homes Stadium. It is live on BBC One, TNT Sports.
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FAQs
When is Peterborough United v Reading?
Peterborough United v Reading is on Saturday 7 November 2026 in the FA Cup (1/128-finals). The venue is Weston Homes Stadium.
What time is kick-off for Peterborough United v Reading?
Kick-off is at 8pm UK time (20:00).
What channel is Peterborough United v Reading on?
In the UK, FA Cup matches are shown on BBC One and TNT Sports, with selected games picked for live TV. Free-to-air option: BBC One.
What is Peterborough United's predicted line-up?
In their last match, against Luton Town (31 Oct 2026), Peterborough United lined up in a 4-2-3-1 with: A. Bass, C. Johnston, Lucca Mendonça, T. O'Connor, Harley Mills, L. Kelly, Harry Ashfield, Bolu Shofowoke, Ethan Williams, Vernon Masara, H. Leonard. Confirmed line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off.
What is Reading's predicted line-up?
In their last match, against Plymouth Argyle (31 Oct 2026), Reading lined up in a 4-2-3-1 with: Joel Pereira, U. Godwin-Malife, J. Knight, P. O'Connor, J. Dorsett, L. Wing, A. Rinomhota, Kyreece Lisbie, J. Stokes, R. Williams, J. Reid. Confirmed line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off.