Barnsley 3-2 Reading - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Barnsley vs Reading - result

Barnsley 3-2 Reading in League One at Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley on 13 September 2025. Scorers: A. Phillips, J. Earl, D. Keillor-Dunn for Barnsley; Jack Marriott, Daniel Kyerewaa for Reading. In their last 6 meetings, Barnsley have won 2, Reading 0, with 4 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Barnsley vs Reading?

Barnsley 3-2 Reading in League One on Saturday 13 September 2025 at Oakwell Stadium. Scorers: A. Phillips, J. Earl, D. Keillor-Dunn for Barnsley; Jack Marriott, Daniel Kyerewaa for Reading.

Where was Barnsley vs Reading played?

Barnsley vs Reading was played at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley, the home ground of Barnsley.

What is Barnsley's recent form?

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

What is Reading's recent form?

Reading's last five results read L D D W W (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

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

Across the last 6 meetings Barnsley have won 2, Reading have won 0 and 4 were drawn. The most recent was Reading 2-2 Barnsley on 24 January 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Barnsley?

Reyes Cleary leads Barnsley with 11 shots on target 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 Barnsley vs Reading?

Elliot Bell refereed Barnsley vs Reading, averaging 22.0 fouls and 5.8 yellow cards per game this season.

Barnsley vs Reading - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
24 Jan 2026	League One	Reading vs Barnsley	2-2
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
2 Apr 2022	Championship	Barnsley vs Reading	1-1

Barnsley 3-2 Reading: match stats

Stat	Barnsley	Reading
Possession	54%	46%
Shots	15	14
Shots on target	5	5
Corners	5	4
Fouls	19	15
Yellow cards	3	5
Tackles	16	16
Passes	456	391

Barnsley vs Reading goals and red cards

Barnsley: J. Earl 9', D. Keillor-Dunn 55', A. Phillips (penalty) 59'. Reading: J. Marriott 35', D. Kyerewaa 66'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	18 of 24
Goals against	1.5	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

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).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.4	2 of 24
Goals against	1.3	11 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

Reading player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Jack Marriott (8), Jacob Brown (4), Paudie O'Connor (2).
Assists: Kyreece Lisbie (5), Daniel Kyerewaa (2), Paddy Lane (2).
Shots: Jack Marriott (29), Lewis Wing (23), Paudie O'Connor (16).
Fouls: Benn Ward (15), Paudie O'Connor (13), Kyreece Lisbie (13).