Burton Albion - Reading

League One Season 2026 - Round 19
Planned

Match preview

Burton Albion take on Reading in League One at Pirelli Stadium on 12 December 2026.

The most recent match for Burton Albion was a 0-1 defeat against Doncaster, preceded by a 0-0 draw with Grimsby (EFL Trophy).

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 numbers favour Reading, with 15 points and 11 goals conceded in 9 matches, against 12 points and 16 goals conceded in 10 matches for Burton Albion.

Reading have won the last 2 meetings between the sides. The record over the 10 previous meetings: 3 wins for Burton Albion, 6 wins for Reading and one draw. See every meeting between Burton Albion and Reading.

Our algorithm predicts Reading to win, with a probability of 59%.

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Previous confrontations (H2H)

3 Burton Albion
1 Draw
6 Reading
80% Over 2.5 goals
70% Both teams scored
3.5 Goals per match
Logo Burton Albion 1 | Logo Reading 3 Clean sheets
🔥 Reading won the last 2 head-to-head meetings
Biggest win: Reading 3-0 Burton Albion (2016)
Most goals: Burton Albion 2-4 Reading (2017)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Burton Albion
1.30
Logo Reading
2.20
Goals in home matches
Logo Burton Albion
2.00
Logo Reading
1.80
Goals in away matches
Logo Burton Albion
0.60
Logo Reading
2.60
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

Pirelli Stadium

Capacity

6912

Address

Princess Way
Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire

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Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.