Exeter City 2-1 Reading - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Exeter City vs Reading - result

Exeter City 2-1 Reading in League One at St James Park, Exeter on 26 August 2023. In their last 5 meetings, Exeter City have won 0, Reading 2, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Exeter City vs Reading?

Exeter City 2-1 Reading in League One on Saturday 26 August 2023 at St James Park.

Where was Exeter City vs Reading played?

Exeter City vs Reading was played at St James Park in Exeter, the home ground of Exeter City.

What is Exeter City's recent form?

Exeter City's last five results read W W D L W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is Reading's recent form?

Reading's last five results read L W L W W (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Exeter City and Reading?

Across the last 5 meetings Exeter City have won 0, Reading have won 2 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Reading 2-2 Exeter City on 27 January 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Exeter City?

R. Cole leads Exeter City with 18 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Reading?

Jack Marriott leads Reading with 8 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Exeter City vs Reading?

Will Finnie refereed Exeter City vs Reading, averaging 20.8 fouls and 2.5 yellow cards per game this season.

Exeter City vs Reading - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
27 Jan 2026	League One	Reading vs Exeter City	2-2
11 Oct 2025	League One	Exeter City vs Reading	1-1
4 Mar 2025	League One	Reading vs Exeter City	0-0
22 Oct 2024	League One	Exeter City vs Reading	1-2
1 Jan 2024	League One	Reading vs Exeter City	3-2

Exeter City 2-1 Reading: match stats

Stat	Exeter City	Reading
Possession	54%	46%
Shots	20	12
Shots on target	4	3
Corners	7	7
Fouls	10	9
Yellow cards	3	4
Tackles	16	33
Passes	425	365

Exeter City vs Reading goals and red cards

Exeter City: W. Aimson 34', R. Cole 90+3'. Reading: H. Knibbs 45+3'.

Exeter City season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.8	21 of 24
Goals against	0.7	2 of 24
Shots	10.9	17 of 24
Shots on target	2.9	22 of 24
Fouls	10.6	18 of 24
Tackles	16.3	7 of 24
Passes	298.9	22 of 24
Corners	4.6	14 of 24

Exeter City player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: J. Fitzwater (2), R. Cole (1).
Assists: Luca Woodhouse (1).
Shots: R. Cole (15), Josh Gordon (13), Ed James (13).
Fouls: Josh Gordon (15), Jake Doyle Hayes (9), C. Cummins (8).

Reading season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.8	1 of 24
Goals against	1.2	6 of 24
Shots	17.3	1 of 24
Shots on target	5.3	3 of 24
Fouls	11.5	13 of 24
Tackles	10.3	24 of 24
Passes	379.3	9 of 24
Corners	5	15 of 24

Reading player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Jack Marriott (8), Jacob Brown (3), George Earthy (2).
Assists: Kyreece Lisbie (5), Daniel Kyerewaa (2), Lewis Wing (1).
Shots: Jack Marriott (25), Lewis Wing (18), Kyreece Lisbie (14).
Fouls: Paudie O'Connor (11), Benn Ward (10), Jack Marriott (9).