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 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Barnsley FC is hosting Reading FC for another epic battle.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Aapo Halme, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 15' 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.
- 18' Barnsley FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 23' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' The referee calls foul for Romal Palmer. He receives a Yellow card.
- 30' Reading FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 34' Ovie Ejaria has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 34 minutes.
- 39' It’s high time Valerien Ismael made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 42' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Michael Morrison is withdrawn and Tom Holmes gets his opportunity.
- 46' The Barnsley FC bench stirs into life. Victor Adeboyejo is withdrawn and Carlton Morris gets his opportunity.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Barnsley FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 57' Aapo Halme gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Romal Palmer and will look to change the dynamic.
- 61' Alex Mowatt makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Barnsley FC are in front.
- 66' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 66 minutes.
- 68' The referee calls foul for Aapo Halme. He receives a Yellow card.
- 73' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 78' Reading FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 83' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 84' A tactical swap from Reading FC — Alfa Semedo on, Michael Olise off on 84 minutes.
- 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lucas Joao made 379 appearances and scored 62 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- The points are shared — Barnsley FC 1-1 Reading FC. Honours even.
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.