Preston 2-3 Reading - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Preston vs Reading - result

Preston 2-3 Reading in the Championship at Deepdale, Preston on 19 February 2022. In their last 3 meetings, Preston have won 2, Reading 1, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Preston vs Reading?

Preston 2-3 Reading in the Championship on Saturday 19 February 2022 at Deepdale.

Where was Preston vs Reading played?

Preston vs Reading was played at Deepdale in Preston, the home ground of Preston.

What is Preston's recent form?

Preston's last five results read D D W D W (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 draws.

What is Reading's recent form?

Reading's last five results read L L L L D (oldest to newest): 1 draw and 4 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Preston and Reading?

Across the last 3 meetings Preston have won 2, Reading have won 1 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Preston North End 2-1 Reading on 10 April 2023 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Preston?

Jordan Andrew Thompson leads Preston with 4 yellow cards 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 Preston vs Reading?

John Busby refereed Preston vs Reading, averaging 22.8 fouls and 3.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Preston vs Reading - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
10 Apr 2023	Championship	Preston North End vs Reading	2-1
4 Nov 2022	Championship	Reading vs Preston North End	1-2
14 Aug 2021	Championship	Reading vs Preston North End	2-1

Preston 2-3 Reading: match stats

Stat	Preston	Reading
Possession	59%	41%
Shots	18	13
Shots on target	2	9
Corners	5	6
Fouls	11	5
Yellow cards	1	0
Tackles	20	13
Passes	506	354

Preston vs Reading goals and red cards

Preston: D. Johnson 57', C. Archer 74'. Reading: L. João 2', L. João 19', J. Swift 55'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1	21 of 24
Goals against	1.9	21 of 24
Shots	13	13 of 24
Shots on target	3.1	22 of 24
Fouls	10.6	16 of 24
Tackles	14	17 of 24
Passes	334.4	20 of 24
Corners	5.3	12 of 24

Preston player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Callum Lang (3), Jusef Erabi (2), Johnny Kenny (2).
Assists: Delano Burgzorg (3), Andrija Vukcevic (1), Jordan Andrew Thompson (1).
Shots: Callum Lang (21), Jusef Erabi (15), Johnny Kenny (13).
Fouls: Callum Lang (15), Jordan Andrew Thompson (9), Harry Clarke (9).

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).