Barnsley FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Darren Bond
- Referee James Wilson
- Referee Rob Merchant
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Reading FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | AFC Bournemouth | A | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Mar | Derby County FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Mar | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Mar | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Mar | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Oakwell Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Barnsley FC and Reading FC.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Barnsley FC that had 390 games and scored 502 goals.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Valerien Ismael will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 18' The referee has no hesitation. Cauley Woodrow is booked for Barnsley FC — Yellow card on 18.
- 23' Supporters expect more eagerness from Liam Moore, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' Romal Palmer is having his name booked by the referee on 25.
- 30' Reading FC is showing some good football. However, Reading FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 34' Brilliant from the midfielder! Ovie Ejaria makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 34.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 42' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Michael Morrison by Tom Holmes on 42 minute.
- 46' Carlton Morris gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Victor Adeboyejo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Barnsley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Barnsley FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 57' The crowd applauds Romal Palmer as he leaves the pitch. Aapo Halme steps in for Barnsley FC.
- 61' The deadlock is broken! Alex Mowatt gets on the scoresheet on 61 minutes.
- 66' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 68' The referee has no hesitation. Aapo Halme is booked for Barnsley FC — Yellow card on 68.
- 73' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Barnsley FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 78' Portugal international Lucas Joao has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 83' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 84' A tactical swap from Reading FC — Alfa Semedo on, Michael Olise off on 84 minutes.
- 89' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 29
-
9
Cauley Woodrow ↓ Daryl Dike 46'
- 27
- 40
- 4
- 28
- 30
- 6
- 26
-
21
Romal Palmer ↓ Aapo Halme 57'
Bench
- 20
- 1
- 2
- 34
-
24
Aapo Halme ↑ 57'
-
14
Carlton Morris ↑ 46'
- 11
- 22
-
10
Daryl Dike ↑ 46'
Coach
Valerien Ismael
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 6
- 8
- 17
-
4
Michael Morrison ↓ Tom Holmes 42'
- 18
- 28
- 33
- 14
-
7
Michael Olise ↓ Alfa Semedo 84'
- 15
Bench
- 3
-
29
Tom Holmes ↑ 42'
- 24
- 9
- 47
-
30
Alfa Semedo ↑ 84'
- 22
- 2
- 34
Coach
Veljko Paunovic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 3 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 3 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Lewis Wing | 2 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 1 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Lucas Joao | 1 |
| Devante Cole | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Reading FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.09
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Reading FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Reading FC
65%
Barnsley FC or Reading FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.1%
0 – 1
11%
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.6%
0 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.