Northampton 3-1 Reading - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Northampton vs Reading - result

Northampton 3-1 Reading in League One at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton on 3 October 2023. In their last 5 meetings, Northampton have won 0, Reading 4, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Northampton vs Reading?

Northampton 3-1 Reading in League One on Tuesday 3 October 2023 at Sixfields Stadium.

Where was Northampton vs Reading played?

Northampton vs Reading was played at Sixfields Stadium in Northampton, the home ground of Northampton.

What is Northampton's recent form?

Northampton's last five results read W L L L W (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

What is Reading's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 5 meetings Northampton have won 0, Reading have won 4 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Northampton Town 0-2 Reading on 31 January 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Northampton?

Harvey Saunders leads Northampton with 11 shots 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 Northampton vs Reading?

Matthew Corlett refereed Northampton vs Reading, averaging 19.5 fouls and 2.5 yellow cards per game this season.

Northampton vs Reading - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
31 Jan 2026	League One	Northampton Town vs Reading	0-2
21 Oct 2025	League One	Reading vs Northampton Town	1-0
12 Apr 2025	League One	Northampton Town vs Reading	0-0
26 Dec 2024	League One	Reading vs Northampton Town	4-1
29 Mar 2024	League One	Reading vs Northampton Town	1-0

Northampton 3-1 Reading: match stats

Stat	Northampton	Reading
Possession	42%	58%
Shots	12	6
Shots on target	5	4
Corners	4	1
Fouls	6	16
Yellow cards	1	3
Tackles	24	9
Passes	358	484

Northampton vs Reading goals and red cards

Northampton: S. Hoskins 10', L. Appéré 37', M. Pinnock 90+6'. Reading: D. Ballard 66', A. Yiadom (red card) 90+1', C. Mola (red card) 90+8'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.5	23 of 24
Goals against	0.7	2 of 24
Shots	10	21 of 24
Shots on target	3.4	18 of 24
Fouls	11.3	15 of 24
Tackles	14.6	15 of 24
Passes	345.4	14 of 24
Corners	5.1	11 of 24

Northampton player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (1), Logan Briggs (1), Nathaniel Opoku (1).
Assists: Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (1).
Shots: Harvey Saunders (12), Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (8), Sam Hoskins (7).
Fouls: Joe Wormleighton (10), Tyrese Fornah (9), Matty Warhurst (9).

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).