Reading — Barnsley: statistics, head-to-head and preview
England. League One · 24.10.2026 14:00 · Match starts
Team playing styles
Reading
Strengths
- Finishing scoring chancesVery Strong
- Counter AttackVery Strong
- Creating scoring chancesVery Strong
- Creating chances using through ballsStrong
- Defending set piecesStrong
Weaknesses
- Avoiding offsideWeak
- Protecting the leadVery Weak
Playing style
Take a lot of shots Attempt through balls often Attack through the middle Consistent first eleven Non-aggressive Playing in their own half
Barnsley
Strengths
- Creating chances through individual skillStrong
Weaknesses
- Finishing scoring chancesWeak
- Defending against long shotsWeak
- Aerial duelsWeak
- Avoiding individual errorsWeak
Playing style
Attempt crosses often Attacking down the left Take a lot of shots Play the offside trap Aggressive
What to expect
- Readingwill score as a result of an opposition errorVery Likely
- Readingwill stray offside oftenVery Likely
Ratings are based on the players' stats over the last two seasons.
Positional statistics
Reading
Attack sides
Left flank39%
Centre30%
Right flank31%
Where the game is played
30%Own third
40%Middle
30%Opponent third
Shot directions
Own
14% 71% 16%
Opponent
11% 72% 18%
Left flankCentreRight flank
Shot zones
Own
16% 56% 28%
Opponent
7% 58% 35%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box
Barnsley
Attack sides
Left flank40%
Centre22%
Right flank37%
Where the game is played
33%Own third
36%Middle
32%Opponent third
Shot directions
Own
18% 58% 25%
Opponent
11% 77% 11%
Left flankCentreRight flank
Shot zones
Own
7% 57% 36%
Opponent
8% 59% 33%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box
Season team stats
Average per match
ReadingBarnsleyGeneral
Goals21
Shots1717
Yellow cards13
Corners58
Fouls1214
Offsides32
Aerial duels won, %5543
Possession, %4953
Pass accuracy, %7671
Average rating6.86.4
Attack
Goals21
Shots1717
Shots on target54
Successful dribbles58
Fouls won1211
Dispossessed912
Offsides32
Defence
Tackles1114
Fouls1214
Interceptions8.28.9
Clearances31.327.9
Shots blocked2.33.3
Opponent shots9.512.6
Goals by situation
Goals / Shots (Conversion)
Open play1 / 10.8 (9%)0.4 / 10.4 (4%)
Set pieces0.5 / 4.2 (12%)0.1 / 5 (2%)
Counter attacks0.8 / 2.2 (38%)0.1 / 1.1 (12%)
Penalties—0.3 / 0.3 (100%)
Total2.3 / 17.2 (13%)1 / 16.9 (5%)
Passes per match
Short323283
Long6668
Crosses2023
Through balls2—
Total411375
Head-to-head
Reading?DDWLL
Matches played: 15
draws: 8
4 / 15
Wins
3 / 1523 / 43
Goals
20 / 4316 / 50
Yellow cards
34 / 500 / 2
Red cards
2 / 2Barnsley?LDLLL
Matches
Previous matches: Reading
Previous matches: Barnsley
Match info
- Tournament
- First League
- Season
- 2026/2027
Upcoming matches: Reading
Upcoming matches: Barnsley
England. League One
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Plymouth Argyle | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 18:12 | +6 | 19 | WWLWW |
| 2 |  Bradford City | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8:5 | +3 | 16 | DWWWL |
| 3 |  Huddersfield Town | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14:7 | +7 | 15 | WLDDW |
| 4 |  Oxford United | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:8 | +7 | 14 | WDWWL |
| 5 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | +7 | 14 | DDWWW |
| 6 |  Stockport County | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17:10 | +7 | 13 | WDLWL |
| 7 |  Cambridge United | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13:11 | +2 | 13 | DDDWL |
| 8 | Reading | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17:10 | +7 | 12 | DDWWW |
| 9 |  Burton Albion | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:15 | -1 | 12 | LWDLD |
| 10 |  Wimbledon | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7:10 | -3 | 12 | LDDWW |
| 11 |  Leyton Orient | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13:11 | +2 | 10 | LWLDW |
| 12 |  Wycombe Wanderers | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13:16 | -3 | 10 | DWWDL |
| 13 |  Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | +3 | 9 | LWWDD |
| 14 |  Leicester City | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | -2 | 9 | DWLWD |
| 15 |  Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 0 | 8 | LDLLW |
| 16 |  Luton Town | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | -2 | 8 | LLDWL |
| 17 |  Mansfield Town | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | -3 | 8 | DDLLW |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:12 | -5 | 8 | DLLWW |
| 19 |  Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:18 | -10 | 8 | WDLLL |
| 20 |  Notts County | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8:11 | -3 | 7 | LLLDD |
| 21 |  Doncaster Rovers | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | -1 | 6 | WLLDD |
| 22 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8:10 | -2 | 6 | DDDLD |
| 23 |  Peterborough United | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4:13 | -9 | 5 | LLDLD |
| 24 |  Wigan Athletic | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:12 | -7 | 4 | LDLWL |
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- Relegation - Ligue 2
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Markets in head-to-head
83%Goal in 1st half5 of 6
100%Over 1.56 of 6
100%Over 2.56 of 6
100%Over 3.56 of 6
100%Both teams to score6 of 6
0%Reading wins0 of 6
50%Barnsley wins3 of 6
50%Draw3 of 6
Head-to-head matches: 6 · 4.5 goals per match on average.