Reading vs Barnsley – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

24/01/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))

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League One - Round 28
Referee: Doughty L. (Eng)

Match Stats


Expected goals (xG)
1.34	0.99
Ball possession
64%	36%
Total shots
10	3
Shots on target
3	2
Big chances
2	1
Corner kicks
9	6
Passes
84% (451/538)	76% (231/302)
Yellow cards
0	3
Expected goals (xG)
1.34	0.99
xG on target (xGOT)
1.85	1.21
Total shots
10	3
Shots on target
3	2
Shots off target
3	1
Blocked shots
4	0
Shots inside the box
5	2
Shots outside the box
5	1
Hit the woodwork
0	1
Big chances
2	1
Corner kicks
9	6
Touches in opposition box
27	13
Accurate through passes
0	0
Offsides
1	5
Free kicks
12	7
Passes
84% (451/538)	76% (231/302)
Long passes
42% (21/50)	39% (23/59)
Passes in final third
66% (101/152)	57% (51/89)
Crosses
11% (3/28)	5% (1/19)
Expected assists (xA)
0.96	0.84
Throw ins
22	16
Fouls
7	12
Tackles
58% (11/19)	63% (10/16)
Duels won
44	45
Clearances
27	36
Interceptions
10	12
Errors leading to shot
0	1
Errors leading to goal
0	1
Goalkeeper saves
0	1
xGOT faced
1.21	1.85
Goals prevented
-0.79	-0.15

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Half (1 - 1)
19', Shepherd J. 🟨,
22', Shepherd J. ↓, de Gevigney M. ↑,
32', 1 - 0, Roberts H. ⚽,
38', 1 - 1, McGoldrick D. ⚽, Cleary R. (A),
2nd Half (1 - 1)
57', O'Keeffe C. 🟨,
64', Lane P. ↓, Ehibhatiomhan K. ↑,
67', 1 - 2, Phillips A. ⚽, McGoldrick D. (A),
69', McGoldrick D. ↓, Keillor-Dunn D. ↑,
79', Roberts H. ↓, Ritchie M. ↑,
79', Yiadom A. ↓, Nyambe R. ↑,
79', Doyle K. ↓, Keane W. ↑,
80', Phillips A. ↓, Yoganathan V. ↑,
84', Keillor-Dunn D. 🟨,
84', 2 - 2, Marriott J. ⚽,

Highlights

Chances of winning

Reading
41.8%

Draw
26.4%

Barnsley
31.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

43.3%

27.1%

29.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

43.8%

26.8%

29.3%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Reading has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.5%)

Barnsley has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.2%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Reading than the current prediction. (+2%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Barnsley than the current prediction. (-2.5%)

Reading - Barnsley Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.24 ↑ (2.16)	3.54 ↑ (3.45)	2.97 ↓ (3.16)	6.6% (6.9%)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.75

What is the prediction for Reading - Barnsley?

Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Reading will win (votes: 6 - 66.7%). Barnsley will win (votes: 2 - 22.2%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 11.1%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Reading: 35.9% – 97.5%.

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Reading (votes: 1 - 100%).

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.

Preview Facts

Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 11 and 15).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Reading won 0.
Reading is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 3 wins).
Barnsley's performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
Barnsley may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
Reading could have a small edge in this match.
There will not play in Reading: Elliott B. (Inactive)
There will not play in Barnsley: Connell L. (Red Card)
There are questionable in Reading: Williams D. (Inactive)
In the last 18 head-to-head matches, Reading won 6 matches, drew 8 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 29:23. (average 1.6:1.3).
Including home matches between the teams, Reading won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 12:10. (average 1.5:1.3).

How many head-to-head matches has Reading won against Barnsley?

Reading has won 0 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Barnsley won against Reading?

Barnsley has won 3 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Reading - Barnsley were as follows:

13.09.2025 Barnsley - Reading 3:2

03.05.2025 Reading - Barnsley 2:4

26.11.2024 Barnsley - Reading 2:2

13.04.2024 Barnsley - Reading 2:2

09.12.2023 Reading - Barnsley 1:3

Latest results of Reading

17.01.2026 Leyton Orient - Reading 3:1 ✺

04.01.2026 Reading - Stockport County 1:0 ✺

01.01.2026 Reading - Burton Albion 2:0 ✺

29.12.2025 Peterborough United - Reading 1:1 ✺

26.12.2025 Plymouth Argyle - Reading 1:4 ✺

Latest results of Barnsley

17.01.2026 Barnsley - Blackpool 2:1 ✺

12.01.2026 Liverpool - Barnsley 4:1 ✺

01.01.2026 Wigan Athletic - Barnsley 1:1 ✺

29.12.2025 Barnsley - Lincoln City 0:2 ✺

26.12.2025 Barnsley - Mansfield Town 2:3 ✺

English League One Table

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Lincoln ✔	42	28	9	5	79:36	43	93
2	Cardiff	41	24	9	8	76:42	34	81
3	Bradford City	42	21	8	13	52:46	6	71
4	Bolton	42	18	16	8	59:44	15	70
5	Stockport County	40	19	10	11	59:50	9	67
6	Stevenage	41	19	10	12	43:38	5	67
7	Plymouth	42	19	6	17	66:58	8	63
8	Huddersfield	42	17	11	14	65:56	9	62
9	Reading	43	16	14	13	62:55	7	62
10	Luton	41	17	10	14	57:50	7	61
11	Wycombe	43	16	12	15	63:51	12	60
12	Barnsley	40	14	12	14	63:65	-2	54
13	Mansfield	40	13	14	13	50:43	7	53
14	Doncaster	42	15	8	19	43:64	-21	53
15	Wigan	42	13	13	16	46:56	-10	52
16	Peterborough	41	15	6	20	60:58	2	51
17	Burton	43	13	12	18	46:56	-10	51
18	Blackpool	43	14	9	20	51:65	-14	51
19	Leyton Orient	42	14	8	20	57:66	-9	50
20	AFC Wimbledon	42	14	8	20	49:63	-14	50
21	Exeter	43	12	11	20	47:55	-8	47
22	Rotherham	41	9	10	22	36:62	-26	37
23	Northampton	41	9	8	24	34:60	-26	35
24	Port Vale	39	8	10	21	30:54	-24	34

      Promotion ~ Championship
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      Relegation ~ League Two

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