Preston 2-1 Reading - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Preston vs Reading - result

Preston 2-1 Reading in the Championship at Deepdale, Preston on 10 April 2023. In their last 3 meetings, Preston have won 1, Reading 2, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Preston vs Reading?

Preston 2-1 Reading in the Championship on Monday 10 April 2023 at Deepdale.

Where was Preston vs Reading played?

Preston vs Reading was played at Deepdale in Preston, the home ground of Preston.

What is Preston's recent form?

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

What is Reading's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 3 meetings Preston have won 1, Reading have won 2 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Reading 1-2 Preston North End on 4 November 2022 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Preston?

Jordan Andrew Thompson leads Preston with 4 yellow cards 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 Preston vs Reading?

John Busby refereed Preston vs Reading, averaging 22.8 fouls and 3.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Preston vs Reading - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
4 Nov 2022	Championship	Reading vs Preston North End	1-2
19 Feb 2022	Championship	Preston North End vs Reading	2-3
14 Aug 2021	Championship	Reading vs Preston North End	2-1

Preston 2-1 Reading: match stats

Stat	Preston	Reading
Possession	66%	34%
Shots	23	8
Shots on target	7	3
Corners	9	2
Fouls	9	10
Yellow cards	1	2
Tackles	14	19
Passes	512	272

Preston vs Reading goals and red cards

Preston: T. Cannon 56', B. Potts 90+2'. Reading: K. Ehibhatiomhan 83'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1	21 of 24
Goals against	1.9	21 of 24
Shots	13	13 of 24
Shots on target	3.1	22 of 24
Fouls	10.6	16 of 24
Tackles	14	17 of 24
Passes	334.4	20 of 24
Corners	5.3	12 of 24

Preston player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Callum Lang (3), Jusef Erabi (2), Johnny Kenny (2).
Assists: Delano Burgzorg (3), Andrija Vukcevic (1), Jordan Andrew Thompson (1).
Shots: Callum Lang (21), Jusef Erabi (15), Johnny Kenny (13).
Fouls: Callum Lang (15), Jordan Andrew Thompson (9), Harry Clarke (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	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).