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England - League One

24/01/2026 

10:00 

Day 28

Reading

Reading

End
2 - 2
Half-time 1 - 1
Barnsley

Barnsley

Reading
2.25
Draw
3.6
Barnsley
2.82

Reading vs Barnsley prediction, League One

 by The Wincomparator team

Match Preview
Referee
Leigh Doughty
Reading Reading
Barnsley Barnsley
Match End
J. Marriott
84'
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84'
D. Keillor-Dunn
80'
V. Yoganathan
A. Phillips
M. Ritchie
H. Roberts
79'
R. Nyambe
A. Yiadom
79'
W. Keane
K. Doyle
79'
69'
D. Keillor-Dunn
D. McGoldrick
67'
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A. Phillips
K. Ehibhatiomhan
P. Lane
64'
57'
C. O'Keeffe
Half-time
38'
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D. McGoldrick
H. Roberts
32'
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22'
M. de Gevigney
J. Shepherd
19'
J. Shepherd
Match Start

Reading vs Barnsley Stats

0
Yellow card
3
4
Substitutions
3

Reading vs Barnsley Last Lineups

Match players list

Goalkeeper
25 - J. Stevens
1 - J. Pereira
Defender
12 - F. Burns
24 - R. Nyambe
(A. Yiadom 79')
5 - H. Roberts
3 - J. Dorsett
17 - A. Yiadom
15 - P. O'Connor
Midfielder
30 - M. Ritchie
(H. Roberts 79')
6 - L. Fraser
8 - C. Savage
32 - P. Lane
29 - K. Doyle
11 - D. Kyerewaa
10 - L. Wing
Forwards
9 - K. Ehibhatiomhan
(P. Lane 64')
27 - W. Keane
(K. Doyle 79')
7 - J. Marriott
Goalkeeper
51 - K. Flavell
1 - O. Goodman
Defender
( J. Shepherd 22')
6 - M. de Gevigney
4 - M. Roberts
5 - J. Shepherd
15 - E. O'Connell
7 - C. O'Keeffe
27 - T. Watson
14 - N. Ogbeta
Midfielder
( A. Phillips 80')
45 - V. Yoganathan
30 - J. Bland
22 - P. Kelly
8 - A. Phillips
Forwards
20 - C. Lennon
( D. McGoldrick 69')
40 - D. Keillor-Dunn
39 - L. Farrell
10 - D. McGoldrick
19 - R. Cleary

Coach

Leam Nathan Richardson

Substitutes

Goalkeeper
25 - J. Stevens
Defender
12 - F. Burns
24 - R. Nyambe
(A. Yiadom 79')
Midfielder
30 - M. Ritchie
(H. Roberts 79')
6 - L. Fraser
Forwards
9 - K. Ehibhatiomhan
(P. Lane 64')
27 - W. Keane
(K. Doyle 79')
Goalkeeper
51 - K. Flavell
Defender
( J. Shepherd 22')
6 - M. de Gevigney
4 - M. Roberts
Midfielder
( A. Phillips 80')
45 - V. Yoganathan
Forwards
20 - C. Lennon
( D. McGoldrick 69')
40 - D. Keillor-Dunn
39 - L. Farrell

Reading vs Barnsley predictions summary

1X2
Reading wins
Probability: 53.44%
Bet365
2.25
Under/Over
+2.5
with a 54.96% chance.
Bet365
1.98
BTTS
Yes
Probability: 60.42%
Bet365

Reading vs Barnsley 1X2 prediction

Our prediction

Reading wins

Probability : 53.44%
Bet365
2.25
Reading Barnsley
Reading stat Barnsley
4
Wins
1
1
Losses
4
1
Draws
1
4
Wins: home team 1/away team 2
1
1
Losses: home team 1/away team 2
4
1
Draws: home team 1/away team 2
1
Stats based on the last 6 matches

Reading vs Barnsley under/over prediction

Our prediction

+2.5

Probability: 54.96%
Bet365
1.98
Reading Barnsley
Reading stat Barnsley
3.17
Average goals per game
3.33
2
Average goal scored
1
1.17
Goals conceded per match
2.33
50 %
Matches with -2.5 goals
33 %
50 %
Matches with +2.5 goals
67 %
2.33
Average goals home team 1/away team 2
3.67
1.5
Avg. goals home team 1/away team 2
2
0.83
Avg. goals conceded home team 1/away team 2
1.67
Stats based on the last 6 matches

Reading vs Barnsley BTTS tips

Our prediction

Yes

Probability: 60.42%
Reading Barnsley
Reading stat Barnsley
67 %
BTTS: Yes
67 %
50 %
BTTS: Yes, home team 1/away team 2
67 %
Stats based on the last 6 matches

Reading vs Barnsley prediction for League One match on 24/01/2026:

Based on our exclusive Wincomparator algorithm ⭐, here are the expected results for this match:

  • Reading win: 53.44% chance – best odds of 2.25 at Stake.
  • Draw 23.01% chance – highest odds of 3.6 at Bet365.
  • Barnsley win: 23.54% chance – best odds of 3.1 at Betfred.

Reading vs Barnsley Results

All Home Away
League One - 17 Jan
Leyton Orient London
3-1
Reading
League One - 04 Jan
Reading
1-0
Stockport County FC
League One - 01 Jan
Reading
2-0
Burton Albion
League One - 29 Dec
Peterborough
1-1
Reading
League One - 26 Dec
Plymouth
1-4
Reading
League One - 18 Dec
Reading
3-2
Luton Town
League One - 04 Jan
Reading
1-0
Stockport County FC
League One - 01 Jan
Reading
2-0
Burton Albion
League One - 18 Dec
Reading
3-2
Luton Town
League One - 09 Dec
Reading
1-2
Peterborough
League One - 22 Nov
Reading
1-1
Rotherham
League One - 06 Nov
Reading
1-0
Stevenage
League One - 17 Jan
Leyton Orient London
3-1
Reading
League One - 29 Dec
Peterborough
1-1
Reading
League One - 26 Dec
Plymouth
1-4
Reading
League One - 13 Dec
Bradford City FC
2-0
Reading
League One - 29 Nov
Blackpool
0-3
Reading
League One - 18 Oct
Cardiff
2-1
Reading
League One - 17 Jan
Barnsley
2-1
Blackpool
FA Cup - 12 Jan
Liverpool
4-1
Barnsley
League One - 01 Jan
Wigan
1-1
Barnsley
League One - 29 Dec
Barnsley
0-2
Lincoln City
League One - 26 Dec
Barnsley
2-3
Mansfield Town
League One - 20 Dec
Exeter City
3-0
Barnsley
League One - 17 Jan
Barnsley
2-1
Blackpool
League One - 29 Dec
Barnsley
0-2
Lincoln City
League One - 26 Dec
Barnsley
2-3
Mansfield Town
League One - 13 Dec
Barnsley
3-2
Leyton Orient London
League One - 22 Nov
Barnsley
5-0
Luton Town
EFL Trophy - 11 Nov
Barnsley
0-2
Lincoln City
FA Cup - 12 Jan
Liverpool
4-1
Barnsley
League One - 01 Jan
Wigan
1-1
Barnsley
League One - 20 Dec
Exeter City
3-0
Barnsley
League One - 09 Dec
Lincoln City
3-1
Barnsley
FA Cup - 06 Dec
Peterborough
0-1
Barnsley
EFL Trophy - 02 Dec
Port Vale
5-0
Barnsley

Head to Head: Reading vs Barnsley H2H Stats

League One - 13/09/2025
Barnsley
3-2
Reading
League One - 03/05/2025
Reading
2-4
Barnsley
League One - 26/11/2024
Barnsley
2-2
Reading
League One - 13/04/2024
Barnsley
2-2
Reading
Championship - 02/04/2021
Barnsley
1-1
Reading

Reading vs Barnsley Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
12 Lyon Reading
63 46 16 15 15 +4
15 Lyon Barnsley
59 46 15 14 17 -5

Reading vs Barnsley betting odds

Popular
Reading - Barnsley 1x2 Results
1
Bet365
2.25
X
Bet365
3.6
2
Bet365
2.82
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Under/Over 2.5 Goals in Reading – Barnsley Match
Under 2.5 goals
Bet365
1.88
Over 2.5 goals
Bet365
1.98
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Reading vs Barnsley 1X2 Odds Comparison
1
x
2
Bonus
Stake
2.25
3.55
3
€1000
Melbet
2.25
3.59
2.9
€150
Betwinner
2.21
3.46
3.07
€130
Bet365
2.25
3.6
2.82
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BC Game
2.24
3.35
2.92
$4000
888Starz
2.21
3.46
3.07
$400
Betway
2.2
3.5
2.88
€100
Betfred
2.25
3.4
3.1
£50
Tonybet
2.24
3.5
2.95
€100
Unibet
2.25
3.4
2.95
£30
Shangrila
2.25
3.45
3
€50
William Hill
2.2
3.4
2.9
£30
Half-Time Winner Odds for Reading vs Barnsley
1
x
2
Bonus
Bet365
2.88
2.3
3.4
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Betway
2.7
2.25
3.5
€100
Unibet
2.75
2.28
3.2
£30
William Hill
2.5
2.3
3.5
£30
Goal Spread +/- 2.5 Odds: Reading vs Barnsley
-2.5
+2.5
Bonus
Stake
1.85
1.93
€1000
Melbet
2
1.81
€150
Betwinner
2.03
1.76
€130
Bet365
1.88
1.98
See the offer
Bwin
2
1.71
£20
888Starz
2.03
1.76
$400
Betway
2
1.73
€100
Betfred
2
1.8
£50
Tonybet
2.07
1.71
€100
Betsson
2.02
1.72
€100
Unibet
1.98
1.71
£30
Shangrila
2.02
1.75
€50
William Hill
1.95
1.75
£30
Reading - Barnsley Double Chance Odds
1X
X2
12
Bonus
Bet365
1.4
1.57
1.29
See the offer
Betway
1.4
1.65
1.29
€100
Unibet
1.34
1.55
1.26
£30
William Hill
1.36
1.62
1.3
£30
Reading vs Barnsley Half-Time/Full-Time (HT/FT) Odds
Result Bookmaker Odds Bonus
 
11
Bet365
3.75
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1X
Bet365
13
See the offer
12
Bet365
26
See the offer
X1
Bet365
6
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XX
Bet365
6
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X2
Bet365
7
See the offer
21
Bet365
23
See the offer
2X
Bet365
13
See the offer
22
Bet365
4.75
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Reading v Barnsley: First Team To Score Odds
1
no goal
2
Bonus
Bet365
1.83
13
2.05
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Betway
1.8
11
2.2
€100
William Hill
1.85
12
2.1
£30

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