English Football League - League One

Barnsley
vs
Reading
  • Kick-off: Saturday 23 January, 15:00
  • Stadium: Oakwell

Live odds will be available soon

Form guide

  1. L
  2. L
  3. W
  4. L
  5. L
  6. D

Form guide

  1. L
  2. L
  3. D
  4. L
  5. L
  6. L

Barnsley vs Reading Predictions

Barnsley vs Reading is scheduled for kick off on 23 January, at 15:00. The game is set to take place at Oakwell. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Barnsley and Reading. Barnsley have won 2 English Football League - League One matches against Reading out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent loss to Bromley, Barnsley is determined to redeem themselves. Following their 4-3 loss to Luton, Reading is determined to bounce back with a win against Barnsley.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Barnsley have scored over 1.5 goals in 0% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 100% of games. Their total stands at 0 goals and 8 shots on target this English Football League - League One season. Meanwhile, Reading have scored 3 goals with 5 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 100% of matches but conceded in 100% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Barnsley scored 11 goals while Reading scored 8 goals. Their last match on 24 January 2026 ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Betting stats Barnsley vs Reading

English Football League - League One

Barnsley Reading
Played 1 1
Scored 0 3
Conceded 1 4
Shots 22 17
Shots on Target 8 5
Corners 12 5
Fouls 12 12
Yellow Cards 3 1
Red Cards 0 0

Matches won

0%

Matches won

0%

Over 1.5 Goals

0%

Over 1.5 Goals

100%

Over 2.5 Goals

0%

Over 2.5 Goals

100%

Over 3.5 Goals

0%

Over 3.5 Goals

100%

Both Teams to Score

0%

Both Teams to Score

100%

Head to Head History

Barnsley Reading
Wins 2 0
Draws 2 2
Goals 11 8

Barnsley vs Reading Previous Results

24 Jan 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 2 Barnsley 2

13 Sep 2025, English Football League - League One

Barnsley 3 Reading 2

3 May 2025, English Football League - League One

Reading 2 Barnsley 4

26 Nov 2024, English Football League - League One

Barnsley 2 Reading 2

English Football League - League One Current standings

Teams P W D L GD PTS
17 Reading 1 0 0 1 -1 0
21 Barnsley 1 0 0 1 -1 0

Barnsley vs Reading season record

Barnsley Reading
Games won 0 0
Games lost 1 1
Games drawn 0 0
Scored 0 3
Conceded 1 4

Form guide

15 Aug 2026, English Football League - League One

Barnsley 0 Bromley 1

2 May 2026, English Football League - League One

Barnsley 1 Stockport 3

28 Apr 2026, English Football League - League One

Northampton 0 Barnsley 1

25 Apr 2026, English Football League - League One

Luton 2 Barnsley 1

21 Apr 2026, English Football League - League One

Stevenage 1 Barnsley 0

18 Apr 2026, English Football League - League One

Barnsley 2 Bradford 2

Form guide

15 Aug 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 3 Luton 4

2 May 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 0 Blackpool 1

25 Apr 2026, English Football League - League One

Rotherham 1 Reading 1

18 Apr 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 1 Cardiff 3

11 Apr 2026, English Football League - League One

Doncaster 1 Reading 0

6 Apr 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 1 Lincoln 2

Player stats

Top Goalscorers

Player Team Goals Scored
Jack Marriott Reading 3
Josh Stokes Reading 0
Rogan Ravenhill Barnsley 0
Jeriel Dorsett Reading 0
Benn Ward Reading 0

Assists

Player Team Assists
Kyreece Lisbie Reading 1
Josh Stokes Reading 0
Rogan Ravenhill Barnsley 0
Jeriel Dorsett Reading 0
Benn Ward Reading 0

Fouls

Player Team Fouls
Andy Rinomhota Reading 3
Paudie O'Connor Reading 3
Patrick Kelly Barnsley 3
Arley Kay Barnsley 2
Jack Marriott Reading 2

Yellow Cards

Player Team Yellow
Jonathan Bland Barnsley 1
Cameron McGeehan Barnsley 1
Makenzie Kirk Barnsley 1
Paudie O'Connor Reading 1
Jeriel Dorsett Reading 0

Red Cards

Player Team Red
Jeriel Dorsett Reading 0
Randell Williams Reading 0
Charlie Savage Reading 0
Paddy Lane Reading 0
Jacob Brown Reading 0

Shots on Target

Player Team Shots On target
Jack Marriott Reading 3
Daniel Kyerewaa Reading 2
Luke Alker Barnsley 2
Reyes Cleary Barnsley 2
Arley Kay Barnsley 1

Chances Created

Player Team Chances created
Patrick Kelly Barnsley 5
Reyes Cleary Barnsley 3
Josh Stokes Reading 2
Jonathan Bland Barnsley 2
Luca Connell Barnsley 2

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