Reading 2-1 Preston - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Reading vs Preston - result

Reading 2-1 Preston in the Championship at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading on 14 August 2021. In their last 3 meetings, Reading have won 1, Preston 2, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Reading vs Preston?

Reading 2-1 Preston in the Championship on Saturday 14 August 2021 at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Where was Reading vs Preston played?

Reading vs Preston 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 (oldest to newest): 1 loss.

What is Preston's recent form?

Preston's last five results read L (oldest to newest): 1 loss.

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

Across the last 3 meetings Reading have won 1, Preston have won 2 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Preston North End 2-1 Reading on 10 April 2023 in the Championship.

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 Preston?

Jordan Andrew Thompson leads Preston with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Reading vs Preston?

Joshua Smith refereed Reading vs Preston, averaging 25.8 fouls and 5.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Reading vs Preston - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
10 Apr 2023	Championship	Preston North End vs Reading	2-1
4 Nov 2022	Championship	Reading vs Preston North End	1-2
19 Feb 2022	Championship	Preston North End vs Reading	2-3

Reading 2-1 Preston: match stats

Stat	Reading	Preston
Possession	43%	57%
Shots	12	13
Shots on target	2	5
Corners	2	12
Fouls	11	16
Yellow cards	3	0
Tackles	16	10
Passes	279	367

Reading vs Preston goals and red cards

Reading: O. Azeez 28', J. Swift 69'. Preston: D. Johnson (penalty) 61'.

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).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1	21 of 24
Goals against	1.9	21 of 24
Shots	13	13 of 24
Shots on target	3.1	22 of 24
Fouls	10.6	16 of 24
Tackles	14	17 of 24
Passes	334.4	20 of 24
Corners	5.3	12 of 24

Preston player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Callum Lang (3), Jusef Erabi (2), Johnny Kenny (2).
Assists: Delano Burgzorg (3), Andrija Vukcevic (1), Jordan Andrew Thompson (1).
Shots: Callum Lang (21), Jusef Erabi (15), Johnny Kenny (13).
Fouls: Callum Lang (15), Jordan Andrew Thompson (9), Harry Clarke (9).