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

Reading vs Barnsley - result

Reading 2-2 Barnsley in League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading on 24 January 2026. Scorers: Haydon Roberts, Jack Marriott for Reading; A. Phillips, David McGoldrick for Barnsley. In their last 6 meetings, Reading have won 0, Barnsley 3, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Reading vs Barnsley?

Reading 2-2 Barnsley in League One on Saturday 24 January 2026 at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Scorers: Haydon Roberts, Jack Marriott for Reading; A. Phillips, David McGoldrick for Barnsley.

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 W D W W L (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is Barnsley's recent form?

Barnsley's last five results read L L D L W (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 3 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Barnsley 3-2 Reading on 13 September 2025 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?

Leigh Doughty refereed Reading vs Barnsley, averaging 21.5 fouls and 4.9 yellow cards per game this season.

Reading vs Barnsley - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
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
9 Dec 2023	League One	Reading vs Barnsley	1-3
2 Apr 2022	Championship	Barnsley vs Reading	1-1

Reading 2-2 Barnsley: match stats

Stat	Reading	Barnsley
Possession	64%	36%
Shots	10	3
Shots on target	3	2
Corners	9	6
Fouls	7	12
Yellow cards	0	3
Tackles	20	18
Passes	544	303

Reading vs Barnsley goals and red cards

Reading: H. Roberts 32', J. Marriott 84'. Barnsley: D. McGoldrick 38', A. Phillips 67'.

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).

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).