Reading and Barnsley face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Madejski Stadium on Saturday, 24/01/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
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Reading preview
Reading comes into the match having played 25 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.4 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses.
Reading's attack has scored 45 goals during this period. Out of this total, 33 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.32 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.41.
The offense system of Reading is led by Jack Marriott as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lewis Wing, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.24 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 42 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.31.
Barnsley preview
On the other hand, Barnsley comes into the match having played 22 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.45 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 6 draws, and 13 losses.
Barnsley's attack has scored 50 goals during this period. Out of this total, 35 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.59 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.56.
The offense system of Barnsley is led by Davis Keillor-Dunn as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Reyes Cleary, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 34 goals with an average of 1.55 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 60 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.88.
Head to head: Reading vs Barnsley
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Reading
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
1.4 |
| Home | W W W L D |
1.85 |
| Away | L D W L W |
0.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 54% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.15 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.23 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 0.92 | 1.58 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 54% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 38% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 8% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 54% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.38 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.21 | 1.48 |
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L L |
1.45 |
| Home | W L L W W |
1.73 |
| Away | D L L D W |
1.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 55% | 27% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 3.55 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 2 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 64% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 9% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 64% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.45 | 1.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.2 | 1.54 |
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