Reading 2-4 Barnsley - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Reading vs Barnsley - result

Reading 2-4 Barnsley in League One on 3 May 2025. Scorers: Billy Bodin, Lewis Wing for Reading; D. Keillor-Dunn ×2, J. Russell, Stephen Humphrys for Barnsley. 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 2-4 Barnsley in League One on Saturday 3 May 2025. Scorers: Billy Bodin, Lewis Wing for Reading; D. Keillor-Dunn (2), J. Russell, Stephen Humphrys for Barnsley.

What is Reading's recent form?

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

What is Barnsley's recent form?

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

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?

Carl Brook 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
26 Nov 2024	League One	Barnsley vs Reading	2-2
13 Apr 2024	League One	Barnsley vs Reading	2-2
9 Dec 2023	League One	Reading vs Barnsley	1-3
2 Apr 2022	Championship	Barnsley vs Reading	1-1

Reading 2-4 Barnsley: match stats

Stat	Reading	Barnsley
Possession	53%	47%
Shots	8	12
Shots on target	4	9
Corners	5	3
Fouls	9	10
Yellow cards	1	2
Tackles	16	16
Passes	378	335

Reading vs Barnsley goals and red cards

Reading: L. Wing 67', B. Bodin 90+4'. Barnsley: S. Humphrys 52', J. Russell 57', D. Keillor-Dunn 79', D. Keillor-Dunn 85'.

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).