Thursday , 2 July 2026

Barnsley FC vs Reading FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Barnsley FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Reading FC
Sat 13 Apr 2024 · 14:00 UTC Oakwell Ground 12,405 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 21' Sam Smith
Adam Phillips 29' 1–1
1–2 81' Lewis Wing
Fabio Jalo 83' 2–2
Adam Phillips 64' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Barnsley FC vs Reading FC — League One at Oakwell Ground.

Match Details

  • Referee Sebastian Stockbridge (England)
  • Assistant 1 Thomas Harty
  • Assistant 2 Christopher Ward

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

3
6
3
Barnsley FC 12 games · Avg 3.2 goals Reading FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-13 Barnsley FC 2–2 Reading FC 2023-12-09 Reading FC 1–3 Barnsley FC 2022-04-02 Barnsley FC 1–1 Reading FC 2021-10-16 Reading FC 1–0 Barnsley FC 2021-04-02 Barnsley FC 1–1 Reading FC

Recent Form

Barnsley FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Apr Reading FC H 2–2 D
09 Apr Stevenage FC A 1–2 L
06 Apr Charlton Athletic FC A 1–2 L
01 Apr Burton Albion FC A 3–1 W
29 Mar Cambridge United FC H 0–2 L
16 Mar Cheltenham Town FC H 0–0 D
Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Apr Barnsley FC A 2–2 D
09 Apr Bristol Rovers FC A 2–0 W
06 Apr Lincoln City FC H 1–1 D
01 Apr Bolton Wanderers FC A 2–5 L
29 Mar Northampton Town FC H 1–0 W
16 Mar Cambridge United FC H 4–0 W

Season Stats

Barnsley FC Reading FC
#15 Position #12
59 Points 63
46 Played 46
15 / 14 / 17 W / D / L 16 / 15 / 15
68 Scored 64
73 Conceded 60
-5 GD +4
1.28 PPG 1.37
33% Win % 35%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts). Reading FC are 12th (63 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Oakwell Ground. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Reading FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' Femi Azeez has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lewis Wing, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Ground with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 20' Clinton Mola, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 21' Sam Smith adds to his 0 season tally! Reading FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 26' Ben Elliott has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 379 appearances.
  • 29' Against the run of play, Adam Phillips has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 34' 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.
  • 35' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 35 minute. Jonathan Russell leaves to be changed by Fabio Jalo.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ruben Selles might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 46' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. David Button is hanging Joel Pereira on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 379 games and scored 433 goals.
  • 60' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Kelvin Ehibhationhan comes on to replace Paul Mukairu.
  • 64' Poor challenge from Adam Phillips. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 69' The home supporters are growing impatient. Barnsley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Barry Cotter. He replaces Nicky Cadden on 73 minute.
  • 74' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Ben Elliott is withdrawn and Charlie Savage gets his opportunity.
  • 79' The Barnsley FC manager makes a substitution. Corey O'Keeffe departs to be replaced by Jamie McCart.
  • 81' Assisted by Amadou Salif Mbengue with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lewis Wing makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 83' Fabio Jalo makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Barnsley FC are in front.
  • 88' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 89' The Reading FC manager makes a substitution. Femi Azeez departs to be replaced by Jayden Wareham.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Barnsley FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neill Collins

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Selles

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sam Smith 3
Davis Keillor-Dunn 3
Yakou Meite 2
Lewis Wing 2
Max Watters 1
George Puscas 1
Michael Olise 1
Ovie Ejaria 1

Head to Head

2024-04-13 Barnsley FC 2–2 Reading FC 2023-12-09 Reading FC 1–3 Barnsley FC 2022-04-02 Barnsley FC 1–1 Reading FC 2021-10-16 Reading FC 1–0 Barnsley FC 2021-04-02 Barnsley FC 1–1 Reading FC

Barnsley FC Form

2024-04-13 Barnsley FC 2–2 Reading FC D 2024-04-09 Stevenage FC 2–1 Barnsley FC L 2024-04-06 Charlton Athletic FC 2–1 Barnsley FC L 2024-04-01 Burton Albion FC 1–3 Barnsley FC W 2024-03-29 Barnsley FC 0–2 Cambridge United FC L 2024-03-16 Barnsley FC 0–0 Cheltenham Town FC D

Reading FC Form

2024-04-13 Barnsley FC 2–2 Reading FC D 2024-04-09 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Reading FC W 2024-04-06 Reading FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC D 2024-04-01 Bolton Wanderers FC 5–2 Reading FC L 2024-03-29 Reading FC 1–0 Northampton Town FC W 2024-03-16 Reading FC 4–0 Cambridge United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62 Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Barnsley FC or Reading FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Barnsley FC38% Draw26% Reading FC36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Barnsley FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Reading FC
62%
Barnsley FC or Reading FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Barnsley FC29% Draw43% Reading FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
5.7%
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 0
5.6%
2 – 0
5.2%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC

Handicap Barnsley FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 18% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 18% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.