Barnsley FC vs Reading FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Reading FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Zac Kennard-Kettle (England)
- Assistant 1 Matthew Sowerby (England)
- Assistant 2 Jake Topp (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Reading FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Nov | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Port Vale FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Barnsley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Nov | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | Stevenage FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Stockport County FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 26 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Barnsley FC | Reading FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #28 | Position | #24 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 0 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 0 | Scored | 3 |
| 1 | Conceded | 4 |
| -1 | GD | -1 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Barnsley FC are 28th (0 pts). Reading FC are 24th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Reading FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Oakwell Stadium!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 7' What composure from Davis Keillor-Dunn! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 12' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jonathan Russell, as he is very good at scoring at Oakwell Stadium with 7 goals in the last 6 games.
- 17' 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.
- 22' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact .
- 27' Chem Campbell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 42' 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.
- 46' Andre Garcia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jeriel Dorsett at the 46 minute mark.
- 49' It’s a booking for Barnsley FC player. Adam Phillips gets a card.
- 50' The England Sam Smith breaks the deadlock on 50 minutes. 1-1!
- 55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Barnsley FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 60' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
- 66' GOAL! Sam Smith scores on 66.
- 71' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joel Pereira made 69 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 72' GOAL! Joshua Earl fires home to make it 2-2!
- 77' Another substitution for Barnsley FC to replace Davis Keillor-Dunn by Sam Cosgrove on 77 minute.
- 82' Ben Killip needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 86' Kyran Lofthouse is ready to make an impact after coming on for Corey O'Keeffe at the 86 minute mark.
- 87' Barnsley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Donovan Pines is hanging Georgie Gent on the field on 87 minute.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 4
- 32
- 44
- 8
- 7
- 48
- 40
- 3
- 6
-
17
Georgie Gent ↓ Donovan Pines 87'
Bench
- 50
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 77'
-
15
Kyran Lofthouse ↑ 86'
-
5
Donovan Pines ↑ 87'
- 18
- 11
- 12
Coach
Darrell Clarke
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 10
- 22
- 7
- 20
-
3
Jeriel Dorsett ↓ Andre Garcia 46'
- 34
- 5
- 8
- 24
- 4
Bench
- 1
- 28
- 19
- 39
- 32
-
30
Andre Garcia ↑ 46'
- 37
Coach
Ruben Selles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 3 |
| Sam Smith | 3 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Lewis Wing | 2 |
| Ovie Ejaria | 1 |
| Adam Phillips | 1 |
| Alex Mowatt | 1 |
| Fabio Jalo | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.82
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Reading FC
76%
Barnsley FC or Reading FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
12.2%
0 – 2
11.5%
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 3
6.8%
1 – 3
5.7%
1 – 0
5%
2 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 4
3.1%
1 – 4
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 24% | 35% |
| +1.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +2 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.