Reading FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Yates
- Assistant 1 Hugh Gilroy (England)
- Assistant 2 Alan Cresswell (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Dec | Eastleigh FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Carlisle United FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | Reading FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Nov | Horsham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Derby County FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | Horsham FC | H | 3–3 | D |
Season Stats
| Reading FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #15 |
| 63 | Points | 59 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 16 / 15 / 15 | W / D / L | 15 / 14 / 17 |
| 64 | Scored | 68 |
| 60 | Conceded | 73 |
| +4 | GD | -5 |
| 1.37 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 35% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Reading FC are 12th (63 pts). Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Barnsley FC get us underway at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- 4' Harvey Knibbs doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 9' Mael de Gevigney has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 11' Michael Craig has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 11.
- 14' Nicky Cadden is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
- 19' 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.
- 21' Nicky Cadden makes way for Callum Styles at the 21 minute mark. A tactical switch from Barnsley FC.
- 26' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 31' Reading FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 36' 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.
- 39' GOAL! Herbie Kane fires home to make it 1-1!
- 39' Poor challenge from Sam Smith. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 44' Over 44 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 49' Callum Styles has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 54' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 59' Caylan Vickers gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Paul Mukairu and will look to change the dynamic.
- 61' It’s a booking for Barnsley FC player. Devante Cole gets a card.
- 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Callum Styles on 63.
- 64' Fabio Jalo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sam Cosgrove at the 64 minute mark.
- 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Adam Phillips.
- 72' Reading FC have won 433 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 77' 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.
- 78' Time for substitution for Reading FC. Clinton Mola is replaced by Amadou Salif Mbengue.
- 80' Devante Cole doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 81' Barnsley FC make a change. Devante Cole trudges off to be replaced by Barry Cotter on 81 minutes.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Charlie Savage. He replaces Lewis Wing on 85 minute.
- 87' Against the run of play, Max Watters has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Herbie Kane on 90 minutes.
- The final score is 1-3.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 1
-
29
Lewis Wing ↓ Charlie Savage 85'
- 10
- 7
- 2
- 32
- 11
-
12
Paul Mukairu ↓ Caylan Vickers 59'
- 36
- 24
Bench
- 3
- 22
-
27
Amadou Salif Mbengue ↑ 78'
-
8
Charlie Savage ↑ 85'
-
42
Caylan Vickers ↑ 59'
- 15
- 4
Coach
Ruben Selles
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 2
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ Barry Cotter 81'
- 8
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↓ Fabio Jalo 64'
-
7
Nicky Cadden ↓ Callum Styles 21'
- 30
-
22
Corey O'Keeffe ↓ Max Watters 81'
- 48
- 26
- 6
Bench
-
17
Barry Cotter ↑ 81'
-
20
Callum Styles ↑ 21'
-
36
Max Watters ↑ 81'
- 3
-
12
Fabio Jalo ↑ 64'
- 4
- 13
Coach
Neill Collins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 3 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 3 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Lewis Wing | 2 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 1 |
| Herbie Kane | 1 |
| Max Watters | 1 |
| George Puscas | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.81
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Barnsley FC 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Barnsley FC
59%
Reading FC or Barnsley FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
5.6%
1 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
4%
1 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 19% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 16% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.