Reading 4-1 Northampton - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Reading vs Northampton - result

Reading 4-1 Northampton in League One on 26 December 2024. Scorers: Harvey Knibbs, Charlie Savage, Sam Smith, Mamadi Camará for Reading; Tom Eaves for Northampton. 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 4-1 Northampton in League One on Thursday 26 December 2024. Scorers: Harvey Knibbs, Charlie Savage, Sam Smith, Mamadi Camará for Reading; Tom Eaves for Northampton.

What is Reading's recent form?

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

What is Northampton's recent form?

Northampton's last five results read L L W L L (oldest to newest): 1 win and 4 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?

Scott Simpson refereed Reading vs Northampton.

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
29 Mar 2024	League One	Reading vs Northampton Town	1-0
3 Oct 2023	League One	Northampton Town vs Reading	3-1

Reading 4-1 Northampton: match stats

Stat	Reading	Northampton
Possession	62%	38%
Shots	8	7
Shots on target	5	1
Corners	4	5
Fouls	10	13
Yellow cards	0	2
Tackles	16	11
Passes	427	253

Reading vs Northampton goals and red cards

Reading: H. Knibbs 5', S. Smith 28', C. Savage 75', M. Camará 87'. Northampton: T. Eaves 81'.

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).