Result
2:2
24/01/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- 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. ⚽,
Chances of winning
Reading
41.8% | Draw
26.4% | Barnsley
31.8% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
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
Latest results of Barnsley
English League One Table
Main | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Lincoln ✔ | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 89:41 | 48 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff ✔ | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 90:50 | 40 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 71:58 | 13 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 58:51 | 7 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton ✔ | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 70:52 | 18 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 49:46 | 3 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 68:56 | 12 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 75:63 | 12 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 74:64 | 10 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield | 46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 62:50 | 12 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 69:58 | 11 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 64:60 | 4 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 54:65 | -11 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 50:69 | -19 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 68:73 | -5 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 49:58 | -9 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 50:60 | -10 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 64:68 | -4 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 51:72 | -21 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 59:71 | -12 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 52:61 | -9 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale ✔ | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36:61 | -25 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham ✔ | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41:71 | -30 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton ✔ | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 39:74 | -35 | 35 |
Promotion ~ Championship
Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )
Relegation ~ League Two
Clinched Spots for Teams
Lincoln is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Championship
Cardiff is Qualified for Championship
Bolton is Qualified for League One (Play Offs )
Port Vale is Relegated to League Two
Rotherham is Relegated to League Two
Northampton is Relegated to League Two
