Reading 1-0 Barnsley - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Reading vs Barnsley - result

Reading 1-0 Barnsley in the Championship at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading on 16 October 2021. In their last 6 meetings, Reading have won 0, Barnsley 3, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Reading vs Barnsley?

Reading 1-0 Barnsley in the Championship on Saturday 16 October 2021 at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Where was Reading vs Barnsley played?

Reading vs Barnsley was played at Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading, the home ground of Reading.

What is Reading's recent form?

Reading's last five results read W W W L W (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 loss.

What is Barnsley's recent form?

Barnsley's last five results read D D L L L (oldest to newest): 2 draws and 3 losses.

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

Across the last 6 meetings Reading have won 0, Barnsley have won 3 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Reading 2-2 Barnsley on 24 January 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Reading?

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

Who is the standout player for Barnsley?

Reyes Cleary leads Barnsley with 12 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Reading vs Barnsley?

Andy Davies refereed Reading vs Barnsley.

Reading vs Barnsley - previous meetings

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

Reading 1-0 Barnsley: match stats

Stat	Reading	Barnsley
Possession	48%	52%
Shots	10	16
Shots on target	6	7
Corners	4	6
Fouls	10	9
Yellow cards	0	2
Tackles	16	14
Passes	431	447

Reading vs Barnsley goals and red cards

Reading: J. Swift 77'.

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).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	18 of 24
Goals against	1.7	19 of 24
Shots	17	2 of 24
Shots on target	4.4	10 of 24
Fouls	13.6	5 of 24
Tackles	14.4	12 of 24
Passes	343.7	17 of 24
Corners	8.6	1 of 24

Barnsley player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Cameron McGeehan (5), Reyes Cleary (5), Tyrese Noslin (1).
Assists: Reyes Cleary (2), Arley Kay (2), Clayton Taylor (1).
Shots: Reyes Cleary (29), Tyrese Noslin (27), Cameron McGeehan (26).
Fouls: Cameron McGeehan (15), Patrick Kelly (14), Arley Kay (14).