Reading FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Brook
- Assistant 1 Stephen Brown
- Assistant 2 Stuart Butler
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 | Stockport County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Bradford City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Stevenage FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Mansfield Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Reading FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Blackpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Barnsley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Wigan Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | AFC Wimbledon | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Leyton Orient FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Leicester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Cambridge United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Bromley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Oxford United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | Notts County FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Barnsley FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 26 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | Mansfield Town FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 18 Apr | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Reading FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 26 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Apr | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | Leyton Orient FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 12 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–6 | L |
Season Stats
| Reading FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #19 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
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 16th (0 pts). Barnsley FC are 19th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Reading FC is hosting Barnsley FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Tyler Bindon, a New Zealand defender, has 6 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' Barnsley FC come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Charlie Savage is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Barnsley FC so far.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 35' 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.
- 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 45' Jamaica international Jonathan Russell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 52' What a strike from Stephen Humphrys! The score is 0-1.
- 57' Jonathan Russell doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 57' The whistle greets Kelvin Ehibhationhan as he departs to be replaced by Billy Bodin.
- 60' The referee shows Reading FC player a card on 60.
- 65' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Barnsley FC backline.
- 67' Brilliant from the ! Lewis Wing makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 67.
- 71' Stephen Humphrys makes way for Corey O'Keeffe at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Barnsley FC.
- 75' Poor challenge from Luca Connell. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 76' Jonathan Russell catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 76.
- 79' Davis Keillor-Dunn has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 79 minutes.
- 82' Mamadi Camara gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Chem Campbell and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' Goal! Davis Keillor-Dunn scores his 26 goal in 115 matches.
- 90' Charlie Savage makes way for Tom Carroll at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- It finishes all square. Reading FC and Barnsley FC share the spoils 2-4.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 22
-
14
Tivonge Rushesha ↓ Andy Yiadom 57'
- 7
-
20
Chem Campbell ↓ Mamadi Camara 82'
- 27
-
8
Charlie Savage ↓ Tom Carroll 90'
- 24
- 9
- 19
-
30
Andre Garcia ↓ Jeriel Dorsett 82'
Bench
-
17
Andy Yiadom ↑ 57'
-
11
Tom Carroll ↑ 90'
- 1
-
10
Billy Bodin ↑ 57'
-
3
Jeriel Dorsett ↑ 82'
-
28
Mamadi Camara ↑ 82'
- 38
Coach
Noel Hunt
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 4
- 32
- 44
- 18
- 48
- 40
- 3
- 6
- 20
- 30
Bench
- 21
- 8
-
7
Corey O'Keeffe ↑ 71'
- 36
- 51
- 42
-
31
Kieran Graham ↑ 90'
Coach
Conor Hourihane
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 3 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 3 |
| Lewis Wing | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Max Watters | 1 |
| George Puscas | 1 |
| Michael Olise | 1 |
| Ovie Ejaria | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.08
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Barnsley FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Barnsley FC
69%
Reading FC or Barnsley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
10.6%
0 – 0
10%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.8%
2 – 0
4.5%
1 – 3
4.3%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 22% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.