Reading - Barnsley
Match preview
Reading take on Barnsley in League One at Madejski Stadium on 24 October 2026.
The most recent match for Reading was a 0-2 defeat against Chelsea U21 (EFL Trophy), preceded by a 5-1 win over Milton Keynes Dons.
The most recent match for Barnsley was a 1-3 defeat against Stockport County, preceded by a 1-4 defeat against Fleetwood Town (EFL Trophy).
The numbers favour Reading, with 15 points and 11 goals conceded in 9 matches, against 8 points and 15 goals conceded in 8 matches for Barnsley.
The record over the 16 previous meetings: 5 wins for Reading, 3 wins for Barnsley and 8 draws. See every meeting between Reading and Barnsley.
Our algorithm predicts Reading to win, with a probability of 72%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
5
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1
Clean sheets
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League One
Stadion
Stadion name
Madejski StadiumCapacity
24200Address
Shooters Way / Junction 11, M4Reading, Berkshire
table 2026
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Plymouth
|
19 |
Bradford
|
17 |
Stockport County
|
16 |
Huddersfield
|
16 |
Cambridge United
|
16 |
Reading
|
15 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
15 |
Oxford United
|
14 |
Stevenage
|
12 |
Burton Albion
|
12 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
12 |
Leyton Orient
|
11 |
Luton
|
11 |
Mansfield Town
|
11 |
Wycombe Wanderers FC
|
10 |
Doncaster
|
9 |
Leicester
|
9 |
Blackpool
|
8 |
Barnsley
|
8 |
Peterborough
|
8 |
Bromley
|
8 |
Notts County
|
7 |
Milton Keynes Dons
|
6 |
Wigan
|
4 |
Possible line-up
Reading — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Reading — Formation: 4-2-3-1