Reading 2-1 Bradford - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Reading vs Bradford - result

Reading 2-1 Bradford in League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading on 28 February 2026. Scorers: Matt Ritchie, Paddy Lane for Reading; Matthew Pennington for Bradford. In their last 2 meetings, Reading have won 0, Bradford 1, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Reading vs Bradford?

Reading 2-1 Bradford in League One on Saturday 28 February 2026 at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Scorers: Matt Ritchie, Paddy Lane for Reading; Matthew Pennington for Bradford.

Where was Reading vs Bradford played?

Reading vs Bradford 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 L W W D D (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is Bradford's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 2 meetings Reading have won 0, Bradford have won 1 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Reading 1-1 Bradford City on 3 October 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 Bradford?

Ibou Touray leads Bradford with 17 fouls committed across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Reading vs Bradford?

Ben Speedie refereed Reading vs Bradford, averaging 18.7 fouls and 3.7 yellow cards per game this season.

Reading vs Bradford - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
3 Oct 2026	League One	Reading vs Bradford City	1-1
13 Dec 2025	League One	Bradford City vs Reading	2-0

Reading 2-1 Bradford: match stats

Stat	Reading	Bradford
Possession	51%	49%
Shots	9	12
Shots on target	2	2
Corners	5	6
Fouls	10	11
Yellow cards	3	0
Tackles	13	19
Passes	446	410

Reading vs Bradford goals and red cards

Reading: P. Lane 90', M. Ritchie 90+7'. Bradford: M. Pennington 68'.

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).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1	21 of 24
Goals against	0.6	1 of 24
Shots	10.8	19 of 24
Shots on target	3.6	17 of 24
Fouls	14.6	2 of 24
Tackles	17.1	7 of 24
Passes	353	17 of 24
Corners	6.3	7 of 24

Bradford player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Nick Powell (2), Aden Baldwin (2), Will Swan (2).
Assists: Callum Connolly (2), Kayden Jackson (2), Matthew Pennington (1).
Shots: Nick Powell (16), Will Swan (15), A. Phillips (14).
Fouls: Nick Powell (14), Ibou Touray (14), Bobby Pointon (14).