Barnsley - Reading

League One Season 2026 - Round 27
Planned

Match preview

Barnsley take on Reading in League One at Oakwell on 23 January 2027.

The most recent match for Barnsley was a 1-1 draw with Oxford United, preceded by a 1-2 defeat against Reading.

The most recent match for Reading was a 0-2 defeat against Oxford United, preceded by a 0-0 draw with Plymouth.

The numbers favour Reading, with 22 points and 13 goals conceded in 13 matches, against 9 points and 22 goals conceded in 12 matches for Barnsley.

The record over the 17 previous meetings: 3 wins for Barnsley, 6 wins for Reading and 8 draws. See every meeting between Barnsley and Reading.

Our algorithm predicts Reading to win, with a probability of 63%.

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Previous confrontations (H2H)

3 Barnsley
8 Draw
6 Reading
53% Over 2.5 goals
71% Both teams scored
2.9 Goals per match
Logo Barnsley 1 | Logo Reading 5 Clean sheets
Biggest win: Reading 3-0 Barnsley (2017)
Most goals: Reading 2-4 Barnsley (2025)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Barnsley
1.29
Logo Reading
1.59
Goals in home matches
Logo Barnsley
1.50
Logo Reading
1.67
Goals in away matches
Logo Barnsley
1.11
Logo Reading
1.50
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

Oakwell

Capacity

23009

Address

Grove Street
Barnsley, South Yorkshire

table 2026

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.