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

Burton vs Reading - result

Burton 1-2 Reading in League One at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent on 17 March 2026. Scorers: George Evans for Burton; Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Kamari Doyle for Reading. In their last 5 meetings, Burton have won 2, Reading 2, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Burton vs Reading?

Burton 1-2 Reading in League One on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at Pirelli Stadium. Scorers: George Evans for Burton; Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Kamari Doyle for Reading.

Where was Burton vs Reading played?

Burton vs Reading was played at Pirelli Stadium in Burton-upon-Trent, the home ground of Burton.

What is Burton's recent form?

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

What is Reading's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 5 meetings Burton have won 2, Reading have won 2 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Reading 2-0 Burton Albion on 1 January 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?

Edward Duckworth refereed Burton vs Reading, averaging 16.0 fouls and 3.5 yellow cards per game this season.

Burton vs Reading - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
1 Jan 2026	League One	Reading vs Burton Albion	2-0
28 Jan 2025	League One	Burton Albion vs Reading	3-2
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 1-2 Reading: match stats

Stat	Burton	Reading
Possession	57%	43%
Shots	16	10
Shots on target	4	3
Corners	4	3
Fouls	12	6
Yellow cards	1	1
Tackles	12	21
Passes	396	304

Burton vs Reading goals and red cards

Burton: G. Evans 25'. Reading: K. Doyle 33', K. Ehibhatiomhan 88'.

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).