Barnsley vs Reading – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Football English League One Barnsley - Reading
Result
3:2
13/09/2025 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 8
  • Referee: Bell E. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected Goals (xG)
1.880.93
Ball Possession
53%47%
Total shots
1514
Shots on target
55
Big Chances
32
Corner Kicks
54
Passes
80% (363/455)77% (301/393)
Yellow Cards
35
Expected Goals (xG)
1.880.93
xG on target (xGOT)
2.571.00
Total shots
1514
Shots on target
55
Shots off target
64
Blocked Shots
45
Shots inside the Box
86
Shots outside the Box
78
Hit the Woodwork
00
Headed Goals
20
Big Chances
32
Corner Kicks
54
Touches in opposition box
2617
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
10
Free Kicks
1519
Passes
80% (363/455)77% (301/393)
Long passes
36% (28/77)46% (32/70)
Passes in final third
73% (110/150)62% (80/130)
Crosses
15% (2/13)23% (3/13)
Expected assists (xA)
1.310.70
Throw-ins
2218
Fouls
1915
Tackles
81% (13/16)83% (10/12)
Duels won
6556
Clearances
3228
Interceptions
75
Errors leading to shot
02
Errors leading to goal
10
Goalkeeper Saves
32
xGOT faced
1.002.57
Goals prevented
-1.00-0.43

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 1)
  • 9', 1 - 0, Earl J. , Vickers C. (A),
  • 22', Jacob M. 🟨,
  • 35', 1 - 1, Marriott J. , Wing L. (A),
  • 37', Keillor-Dunn D. 🟨,
  • 38', Savage C. 🟨,
  • 45+2', Ahmed A. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (2 - 1)
  • 55', 2 - 1, Keillor-Dunn D. , Ogbeta N. (A),
  • 59', 3 - 1, Phillips A. (Pen),
  • 65', Lane P. , Ehibhatiomhan K. ,
  • 65', Ahmed A. , Dorsett A. J. R. ,
  • 66', 3 - 2, Kyerewaa D. , Marriott J. (A),
  • 68', McGoldrick D. , Russell J. ,
  • 70', Kyerewaa D. 🟨,
  • 71', Elliott B. , Doyle K. ,
  • 73', Burns F. 🟨,
  • 80', Marriott J. , Camara M. ,
  • 80', Savage C. , Fraser L. ,
  • 82', Vickers C. , Farrugia N. ,
  • 88', Connell L. 🟨,
  • 90+4', Phillips A. , Yoganathan V. ,
  • 90+6', Cooper M. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Barnsley
50.1%
Draw
25.2%
Reading
24.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
51.6% 25.2% 23.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

52.8% 24.6% 22.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Barnsley has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.5%)
  • Reading has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Barnsley than the current prediction. (+2.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Reading than the current prediction. (-2%)
  • Barnsley - Reading Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.9
    (1.81)
    3.7
    (3.71)
    3.82
    (4.04)
    5.7%
    (6.8%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
  • What is the prediction for Barnsley - Reading?
  • Users Predictions: Barnsley will win (10 of 12 users predict this - 83.33%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 62.24%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: ) and 20).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Barnsley won 2.
    • Barnsley is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • In recent matches, Reading has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Barnsley may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Barnsley is a strong favorite.
    • There will not play in Barnsley: Gent G. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Jalo F. (Knee Injury) Roberts M. (Groin Injury)
    • There will not play in Reading: O'Connor P. (Calf Injury)
    • There are questionable in Reading: Lane P. (Injury) Okine-Peters J. (Injury) Yiadom A. (Knee Injury)
    • In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Barnsley won 3 matches, drew 8 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 20:27. (average 1.2:1.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Barnsley won 0 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 10:15. (average 1.1:1.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Barnsley - Reading were as follows:
    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 Barnsley
    Latest results of Reading
    06.09.2025 Reading - Northampton Town Postponed
    02.09.2025 Swindon Town - Reading 3:2
    30.08.2025 Reading - Port Vale 1:0
    26.08.2025 Reading - AFC Wimbledon 2:1
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