Reading Shots on Target — Stats, Predictions & Bet Builder Markets

Reading Shots on Target — season overview

Reading are averaging 3.2 shots on target per game in 2026/2027, with matches involving them seeing 7.6 total SOT on average. That puts them 12th of 24 for team SOT per match in their primary competition. Below you'll find player SOT-rate forecasts, the matchup read for the upcoming fixture against Mansfield, and a full match-by-match log.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Reading players hit the most shots on target?

Jack Marriott leads with 6 shots on target across 3 qualifying appearances (2/g, 100% hit rate). The SOT-rate table below ranks every Reading player by SOT per qualifying appearance (≥20 minutes), six-game form mask and current Bet365 1+ SOT price.

How does Reading's SOT profile look this season?

Reading are averaging 3.2 shots on target per game over 10 games and concede 4.4 for a match-total of 7.6. That ranks 12th of 24 for team SOT in their primary competition. They take 11.3 shots per game and create 7.1 key passes per game.

How is the SOT matchup read calculated?

SOT matchup blends our attackers' on-target rate (50%) with the opposition's SOT conceded per game (50%). For the upcoming fixture against Mansfield, the page weights each Reading attacker against the opposition's last-season SOT-conceded rate.

What's the difference between shots and shots on target?

Reading take 11.3 shots per game and put 3.2 on target. Players who shoot speculatively often have a low SOT-per-shot ratio; the context panel surfaces the shots/g funnel so you can see the conversion rate.

Where do these SOT stats come from?

All numbers come from match-level Sportmonks data ingested into Statz — 10 Reading fixtures in the active window for 2026/2027. Player odds come from Bet365 player markets when priced.

How is conversion (Goals/SOT) useful?

Reading are currently converting 34% of their shots on target into goals. A high conversion rate means finishing well; a low one means SOT volume but not yet goals. Pair this with the shots/g funnel to read how the goals number is built.

Reading player shots on target rates

Player Position Apps Shots on target Per game 1+ hit rate
Jack Marriott attacker 3 6 2 100%
Randell Williams midfielder 3 2 0.67 67%
Josh Stokes midfielder 3 2 0.67 67%
Paddy Lane attacker 6 3 0.5 50%
Matt Ritchie midfielder 2 1 0.5 50%
George Earthy  midfielder 2 1 0.5 50%
Daniel Kyerewaa midfielder 9 6 0.67 44%
Lewis Wing  midfielder 9 3 0.33 33%
Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan attacker 6 3 0.5 33%
Jacob Brown attacker 3 1 0.33 33%
Kyreece Lisbie attacker 3 1 0.33 33%
Charlie Savage midfielder 6 1 0.17 17%
Paudie O'Connor defender 9 1 0.11 11%
Joel Pereira goalkeeper 10 0 0 0%
Jeriel Dorsett defender 9 0 0 0%
Liam Fraser midfielder 7 0 0 0%
Ryan Nyambe defender 6 0 0 0%
Haydon Roberts defender 6 0 0 0%
Andy Rinomhota midfielder 5 0 0 0%
Finley Burns defender 4 0 0 0%
Benn Ward defender 4 0 0 0%
U. Godwin-Malife defender 3 0 0 0%
Kamari Doyle midfielder 2 0 0 0%
Derrick Williams defender 2 0 0 0%
Will Keane attacker 2 0 0 0%

Reading shots on target match by match

Date Opponent Venue Score Team shots on target Opposition shots on target Match total Top player
25 Aug 2026 Stevenage Away 0-3 5 3 8 Charlie Savage (1)
22 Aug 2026 AFC Wimbledon Away 0-0 3 2 5 Jack Marriott (2)
15 Aug 2026 Luton Town Home 3-4 5 5 10 Jack Marriott (3)
8 Aug 2026 Bromley Away 1-1 5 3 8 Jack Marriott (1)
2 May 2026 Blackpool Home 0-1 0 5 5
25 Apr 2026 Rotherham United Away 1-1 3 3 6 Daniel Kyerewaa (2)
18 Apr 2026 Cardiff City Home 1-3 7 9 16 Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (2)
11 Apr 2026 Doncaster Rovers Away 1-0 1 6 7 Matt Ritchie (1)
6 Apr 2026 Lincoln City Home 1-2 1 2 3 Lewis Wing  (1)
3 Apr 2026 Huddersfield Town Away 1-1 2 6 8 Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (1)

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