Barnsley host Reading at Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley on 23 January 2027 at 15:00 in League One. Barnsley's last five results: W L L D D (1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses). Reading's last five: L L W D D (1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses). In their last 6 meetings, Barnsley have won 3, Reading 0, with 3 draws.
Barnsley vs Reading kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 23 January 2027 in League One, at Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley.
Barnsley vs Reading is being played at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley, the home ground of Barnsley.
Barnsley's last five results read W L L D D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.
Reading's last five results read L L W D D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.
Across the last 6 meetings Barnsley have won 3, Reading have won 0 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Reading 2-2 Barnsley on 24 January 2026 in the League One.
Reyes Cleary leads Barnsley with 11 shots on target across their last 10 games.
Jack Marriott leads Reading with 8 goals across their last 10 games.
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| Date | Competition | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2026 | League One | Reading vs Barnsley | 2-2 |
| 13 Sep 2025 | League One | Barnsley vs Reading | 3-2 |
| 3 May 2025 | League One | Reading vs Barnsley | 2-4 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | League One | Barnsley vs Reading | 2-2 |
| 13 Apr 2024 | League One | Barnsley vs Reading | 2-2 |
| 9 Dec 2023 | League One | Reading vs Barnsley | 1-3 |
| # | Barnsley | Fouls committed | Reading | Fouls committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P. Kelly | 12 | P. O'Connor | 13 |
| 2 | C. McGeehan | 11 | B. Ward | 13 |
| 3 | T. Noslin | 11 | K. Lisbie | 12 |
| 4 | R. Cleary | 10 | H. Roberts | 9 |
| 5 | A. Kay | 10 | A. Rinomhota | 9 |
| # | Barnsley | Shots | Reading | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Cleary | 23 | J. Marriott | 28 |
| 2 | T. Noslin | 23 | L. Wing | 24 |
| 3 | C. McGeehan | 16 | P. Lane | 15 |
| 4 | P. Kelly | 14 | K. Lisbie | 14 |
| 5 | L. Connell | 12 | P. O'Connor | 12 |
| # | Barnsley | Shots on target | Reading | Shots on target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Cleary | 11 | J. Marriott | 16 |
| 2 | C. McGeehan | 4 | P. Lane | 6 |
| 3 | M. Kirk | 4 | D. Kyerewaa | 4 |
| 4 | T. Noslin | 3 | G. Earthy | 3 |
| 5 | L. Alker | 3 | J. Brown | 3 |
| # | Barnsley | Goals | Reading | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Cleary | 3 | J. Marriott | 8 |
| 2 | C. McGeehan | 3 | J. Brown | 3 |
| 3 | A. Richards | 1 | G. Earthy | 2 |
| 4 | M. Kirk | 1 | D. Kyerewaa | 1 |
| 5 | U. Godwin-Malife | 1 |
| # | Barnsley | Yellow cards | Reading | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Bland | 4 | H. Roberts | 3 |
| 2 | P. Kelly | 3 | P. Lane | 2 |
| 3 | A. Kay | 2 | A. Rinomhota | 2 |
| 4 | S. Gale | 2 | K. Lisbie | 2 |
| 5 | T. Noslin | 2 | P. O'Connor | 2 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 1.2 | 18 of 24 |
| Goals against | 1.5 | 18 of 24 |
| Shots | 17 | 2 of 24 |
| Shots on target | 4.4 | 10 of 24 |
| Fouls | 13.6 | 4 of 24 |
| Tackles | 14.4 | 13 of 24 |
| Passes | 343.7 | 19 of 24 |
| Corners | 8.6 | 1 of 24 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 2.4 | 2 of 24 |
| Goals against | 1.3 | 12 of 24 |
| Shots | 17 | 1 of 24 |
| Shots on target | 5.3 | 3 of 24 |
| Fouls | 12 | 11 of 24 |
| Tackles | 9.6 | 24 of 24 |
| Passes | 373.4 | 11 of 24 |
| Corners | 5.8 | 9 of 24 |