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

Reading vs Barnsley - result

Reading 1-3 Barnsley in League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading on 9 December 2023. In their last 6 meetings, Reading have won 0, Barnsley 2, with 4 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Reading vs Barnsley?

Reading 1-3 Barnsley in League One on Saturday 9 December 2023 at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Where was Reading vs Barnsley played?

Reading vs Barnsley was played at Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading, the home ground of Reading.

What is Reading's recent form?

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

What is Barnsley's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 6 meetings Reading have won 0, Barnsley have won 2 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 Reading?

Jack Marriott leads Reading with 8 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Barnsley?

Reyes Cleary leads Barnsley with 11 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Reading vs Barnsley?

Oliver Yates refereed Reading vs Barnsley.

Reading vs Barnsley - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
24 Jan 2026	League One	Reading vs Barnsley	2-2
13 Sep 2025	League One	Barnsley vs Reading	3-2
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
2 Apr 2022	Championship	Barnsley vs Reading	1-1

Reading 1-3 Barnsley: match stats

Stat	Reading	Barnsley
Possession	59%	41%
Shots	14	21
Shots on target	7	4
Corners	3	6
Fouls	11	15
Yellow cards	2	5
Tackles	19	12
Passes	494	347

Reading vs Barnsley goals and red cards

Reading: H. Knibbs 4'. Barnsley: H. Kane (penalty) 39', D. Cole 80', M. Watters 87'.

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).

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).