Reading 1-0 Northampton - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Reading vs Northampton - result

Reading 1-0 Northampton in League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading on 29 March 2024. In their last 5 meetings, Reading have won 3, Northampton 1, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Reading vs Northampton?

Reading 1-0 Northampton in League One on Friday 29 March 2024 at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Where was Reading vs Northampton played?

Reading vs Northampton 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 L L W (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

What is Northampton's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 5 meetings Reading have won 3, Northampton have won 1 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Northampton Town 0-2 Reading on 31 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 Northampton?

Harvey Saunders leads Northampton with 11 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Reading vs Northampton?

Thomas Parsons refereed Reading vs Northampton, averaging 24.0 fouls and 6.0 yellow cards per game this season.

Reading vs Northampton - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
31 Jan 2026	League One	Northampton Town vs Reading	0-2
21 Oct 2025	League One	Reading vs Northampton Town	1-0
12 Apr 2025	League One	Northampton Town vs Reading	0-0
26 Dec 2024	League One	Reading vs Northampton Town	4-1
3 Oct 2023	League One	Northampton Town vs Reading	3-1

Reading 1-0 Northampton: match stats

Stat	Reading	Northampton
Possession	54%	46%
Shots	13	19
Shots on target	2	8
Corners	5	3
Fouls	11	8
Yellow cards	1	1
Tackles	16	21
Passes	477	406

Reading vs Northampton goals and red cards

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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).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.5	23 of 24
Goals against	0.7	2 of 24
Shots	10	21 of 24
Shots on target	3.4	18 of 24
Fouls	11.3	15 of 24
Tackles	14.6	15 of 24
Passes	345.4	14 of 24
Corners	5.1	11 of 24

Northampton player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (1), Logan Briggs (1), Nathaniel Opoku (1).
Assists: Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (1).
Shots: Harvey Saunders (12), Joe O'Brien Whitmarsh (8), Sam Hoskins (7).
Fouls: Joe Wormleighton (10), Tyrese Fornah (9), Matty Warhurst (9).