Barnsley vs Reading - League One
Fixture Preview - 13 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Barnsley host Reading at Oakwell Stadium in what promises to be an intriguing clash in League One. The home side comes into this match in solid form, having gone unbeaten in their last five games with three wins and two draws, showcasing a resilient defence alongside a potent attack. In contrast, Reading has struggled recently, managing just one win in their last five outings, which has left them in the lower half of the table. One notable angle to consider is Barnsley's strong home record against Reading; they have won three of their last ten encounters at Oakwell, with five matches ending in draws. Furthermore, both teams have shown a tendency to score, with seven of their last ten meetings seeing both sides find the net. Given Barnsley's current form and home advantage, they will likely aim to exploit Reading's defensive frailties, making this match a key opportunity for the hosts to solidify their position near the top of the table.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Stevenage | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  Cardiff City | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 |  Barnsley | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 4 |  Bradford City | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 5 |  Huddersfield Town | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 |  Luton Town | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 7 |  Lincoln City | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 |  Stockport County | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 |  Leyton Orient | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 10 |  Doncaster Rovers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 |  Exeter City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 |  Mansfield Town | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 13 |  Wigan Athletic | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 14 |  AFC Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 15 |  Bolton Wanderers | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 16 |  Burton Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Rotherham United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 18 |  Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 20 |  Wycombe Wanderers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Reading | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 22 |  Northampton Town | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 23 |  Plymouth Argyle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 24 |  Peterborough United | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | Reading | 2–4 | Barnsley | League One |
| November 26, 2024 | Barnsley | 2–2 | Reading | League One |
| April 13, 2024 | Barnsley | 2–2 | Reading | League One |
| December 9, 2023 | Reading | 1–3 | Barnsley | League One |
| April 2, 2022 | Barnsley | 1–1 | Reading | Championship |
| October 16, 2021 | Reading | 1–0 | Barnsley | Championship |
| April 2, 2021 | Barnsley | 1–1 | Reading | Championship |
| September 19, 2020 | Reading | 2–0 | Barnsley | Championship |
| February 29, 2020 | Reading | 2–0 | Barnsley | Championship |
| December 11, 2019 | Barnsley | 1–1 | Reading | Championship |