Burton Albion FC vs Reading FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Reading FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Assistant 1 Daniel Jarvis (England)
- Assistant 2 Matthew Sowerby (England)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Reading FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Stevenage FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Oxford United FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 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 |
Season Stats
| Burton Albion FC | Reading FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #12 |
| 54 | Points | 63 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 13 / 15 / 18 | W / D / L | 16 / 15 / 15 |
| 50 | Scored | 64 |
| 60 | Conceded | 60 |
| -10 | GD | +4 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.37 |
| 28% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Burton Albion FC are 17th (54 pts). Reading FC are 12th (63 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Burton Albion FC to score. At the same time, Reading FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The deadlock is broken! Mason Bennett gets on the scoresheet on 5 minutes.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 11' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mustapha Carayol makes it 2-0.
- 16' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joel Pereira is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
- 21' It looks surprising Burton Albion FC does not make any changes. Ben Elliott has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 26' The supporters are chanting for Ciaran Gilligan. He replaces Joe Powell on 26 minute.
- 31' It looks like no one’s ball. Burton Albion FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 34' GOAL! Lewis Wing scores on 34.
- 39' England international Jasper Moon has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 42' What a moment for Bobby Kamwa! That strike on 42 puts his side firmly in control.
- 47' Kelvin Abrefa is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Burton Albion FC so far.
- 52' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 57' 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.
- 59' What a strike from Sam Smith! The score is 3-2.
- 64' Mustapha Carayol makes way for Joe Hugill at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Burton Albion FC.
- 69' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Burton Albion FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 70' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Michael Craig is hanging Kelvin Abrefa on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' Mason Bennett was booked on 75.
- 80' It’s high time Ruben Selles made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 81' The crowd applauds Ben Elliott as he leaves the pitch. Jayden Wareham steps in for Reading FC.
- 86' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ademola Ola-Adebomi on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Burton Albion FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
7
Joe Powell ↓ Ciaran Gilligan 26'
- 11
- 12
- 6
- 3
-
21
Mustapha Carayol ↓ Joe Hugill 64'
- 1
- 5
-
18
Bobby Kamwa ↓ Toto Nsiala 64'
- 17
Bench
- 30
-
25
Ciaran Gilligan ↑ 26'
- 38
-
46
Toto Nsiala ↑ 64'
- 4
- 20
-
44
Joe Hugill ↑ 64'
Coach
Martin Paterson
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 10
- 22
-
7
Harvey Knibbs ↓ Clinton Mola 70'
- 20
- 11
- 27
-
30
Kelvin Abrefa ↓ Michael Craig 70'
- 24
- 15
-
4
Ben Elliott ↓ Jayden Wareham 81'
Bench
- 1
- 40
-
2
Clinton Mola ↑ 70'
- 12
-
36
Michael Craig ↑ 70'
- 8
-
19
Jayden Wareham ↑ 81'
Coach
Ruben Selles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 3 |
| Chem Campbell | 2 |
| Rumarn Burrell | 2 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Mason Bennett | 1 |
| Mustapha Carayol | 1 |
| Bobby Kamwa | 1 |
| Danilo Orsi-Dadomo | 1 |
Burton Albion FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.53
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Reading FC 75% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Reading FC
60%
Burton Albion FC or Reading FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
6%
1 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.