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Barnsley and Reading Match Stats

Barnsley and Reading Lineups
Barnsley
3-5-2
Reading
4-3-3Barnsley and Reading Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
League One Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff |
25 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 43-25 | 18 | 52 |
| 2 | Lincoln |
25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 40-26 | 14 | 48 |
| 3 | Bradford City |
24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 34-25 | 9 | 46 |
| 4 | Stockport County |
25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 34-30 | 4 | 42 |
| 5 | Huddersfield |
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 45-35 | 10 | 39 |
| 6 | Bolton |
25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 32-25 | 7 | 39 |
| 7 | Luton |
25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 35-30 | 5 | 38 |
| 8 | Stevenage |
23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 27-20 | 7 | 37 |
| 9 | Reading |
24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 32-28 | 4 | 35 |
| 10 | Peterborough |
25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 33-34 | -1 | 35 |
| 11 | Wycombe |
25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 32-28 | 4 | 33 |
| 12 | Mansfield |
23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 31-28 | 3 | 32 |
| 13 | AFC Wimbledon |
24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 27-33 | -6 | 31 |
| 14 | Exeter |
24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 25-23 | 2 | 30 |
| 15 | Wigan |
24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 26-27 | -1 | 30 |
| 16 | Plymouth |
25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 32-39 | -7 | 30 |
| 17 | Barnsley |
21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 33-33 | 0 | 29 |
| 18 | Leyton Orient |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 36-42 | -6 | 29 |
| 19 | Blackpool |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 31-37 | -6 | 29 |
| 20 | Northampton |
24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 22-28 | -6 | 29 |
| 21 | Burton |
24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 23-34 | -11 | 27 |
| 22 | Rotherham |
24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 22-35 | -13 | 24 |
| 23 | Doncaster |
24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 24-41 | -17 | 23 |
| 24 | Port Vale |
23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 18-31 | -13 | 18 |
Qualification/Relegation
Barnsley vs Reading Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2024-11-26
It was a clash of titans at Oakwell (Barnsley, South Yorkshire) when Barnsley locked horns with Reading. The League One fixture on November 26, 2024 had all the makings of a classic showdown.
Every pass was calculated, and every tackle was a statement of intent. It was a test of character for both squads. The tension was palpable, and the players stepped up to deliver a spectacle for the fans.
Standings at Stake
For Barnsley, sitting at 17th with 29 points, this was a must-win to keep their hopes alive. Their record of 8W-5D-8L reflects the challenges they have faced.
Reading, currently at 9 with 35 points, were not to be outdone. They brought their A-game, aiming to improve their 9W-8D-7L record away from home.
Showdown History
Historically, these games are close. In 5 meetings, Barnsley has won 3 times, while Reading has 0 wins. 2 games ended in a stalemate.
High intensity is the norm here: 5 times both teams scored, and there were over 2.5 goals in 5 games.
Form Before The Showdown
Recent Matches of Barnsley
- Wigan 1-1 Barnsley (League One, Jan 01, 2026)
- Barnsley 0-2 Lincoln (League One, Dec 29, 2025)
- Barnsley 2-3 Mansfield (League One, Dec 26, 2025)
- Exeter 3-0 Barnsley (League One, Dec 20, 2025)
- Barnsley 3-2 Leyton Orient (League One, Dec 13, 2025)
- Lincoln 3-1 Barnsley (League One, Dec 09, 2025)
- Stockport County 1-1 Barnsley (League One, Nov 29, 2025)
- Barnsley 5-0 Luton (League One, Nov 22, 2025)
Recent Matches of Reading
- Reading 1-0 Stockport County (League One, Jan 04, 2026)
- Reading 2-0 Burton (League One, Jan 01, 2026)
- Peterborough 1-1 Reading (League One, Dec 29, 2025)
- Plymouth 1-4 Reading (League One, Dec 26, 2025)
- Reading 3-2 Luton (League One, Dec 18, 2025)
- Bradford City 2-0 Reading (League One, Dec 13, 2025)
- Reading 1-2 Peterborough (League One, Dec 09, 2025)
- Blackpool 0-3 Reading (League One, Nov 29, 2025)
- Reading 1-1 Rotherham (League One, Nov 22, 2025)
- Reading 1-0 Stevenage (League One, Nov 06, 2025)
Relive The Showdown
Watch the highlights of this epic showdown. Every key moment is captured for you right here.

Cardiff
Lincoln
Bradford City
Stockport County
Huddersfield
Bolton
Luton
Stevenage
Peterborough
Wycombe
Mansfield
AFC Wimbledon
Exeter
Wigan
Plymouth
Leyton Orient
Blackpool
Northampton
Burton
Rotherham
Doncaster
Port Vale










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