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

Burton vs Reading - result

Burton 3-2 Reading in League One on 28 January 2025. Scorers: R. Burrell ×2, Jón Daði Böðvarsson for Burton; Michael Craig, Sam Smith for Reading. In their last 5 meetings, Burton have won 1, Reading 3, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Burton vs Reading?

Burton 3-2 Reading in League One on Tuesday 28 January 2025. Scorers: R. Burrell (2), Jón Daði Böðvarsson for Burton; Michael Craig, Sam Smith for Reading.

What is Burton's recent form?

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

What is Reading's recent form?

Reading's last five results read W D L L L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

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

Across the last 5 meetings Burton have won 1, Reading have won 3 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Burton Albion 1-2 Reading on 17 March 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Burton?

Curtis Tilt leads Burton with 15 fouls committed 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 Burton vs Reading?

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

Burton vs Reading - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
17 Mar 2026	League One	Burton Albion vs Reading	1-2
1 Jan 2026	League One	Reading vs Burton Albion	2-0
1 Oct 2024	League One	Reading vs Burton Albion	3-1
20 Apr 2024	League One	Burton Albion vs Reading	3-2
30 Sep 2023	League One	Reading vs Burton Albion	0-0

Burton 3-2 Reading: match stats

Stat	Burton	Reading
Possession	30%	70%
Shots	12	16
Shots on target	6	5
Corners	6	6
Fouls	4	8
Yellow cards	0	2
Tackles	18	16
Passes	239	577

Burton vs Reading goals and red cards

Burton: R. Burrell 10', J. Böðvarsson 29', R. Burrell 90+2'. Reading: M. Craig 69', S. Smith 71'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	15 of 24
Goals against	1.7	21 of 24
Shots	9	24 of 24
Shots on target	3	22 of 24
Fouls	12	12 of 24
Tackles	18.9	3 of 24
Passes	359.3	14 of 24
Corners	2.9	24 of 24

Burton player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: J. Armer (3), F. Delap (3), George Evans (1).
Assists: K. Lofthouse (3), C. Vickers (2), Sulyman Krubally (2).
Shots: C. Webster (19), Matthew Dennis (12), J. Armer (11).
Fouls: Curtis Tilt (15), J. Armer (13), K. Lofthouse (12).

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	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

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).