Reading vs Barnsley Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Reading took on Barnsley in the League One of England on May 3. Barnsley came out on top, securing a 2-4 win.

The breakthrough came on the 52nd minute when Stephen Humphrys converted the chance, tipping the balance in Barnsley's favor. goals from Jonathan Russell, Lewis Wing, Davis Keillor-Dunn and Billy Bodin followed, concluding at 2-4.

The spotlight turns to the field where Reading and Barnsley renew their battle, 5 months after the previous League One encounter that concluded in a 2-2 stalemate. With victories over Bristol Rovers and Mansfield Town, Reading is on a roll, as they seek to carry their form forward with a win against Barnsley.

Barnsley, by contrast, are heading into this match following a defeat to Shrewsbury in the League One on April 26, unable to secure a win in their last three games. Their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have been conceding goals for thirteen consecutive matches now.

This League One encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Reading and Barnsley throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Reading’s offensive unit, under Noel Hunt’s management, has leaned on Harvey Knibbs, their main scorer, and Charlie Savage, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Knibbs has already scored fourteen goals in League One this season, with Savage leading their creative tally in the league with nine assists. Adding further support are Lewis Wing, Sam Smith and Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Barnsley’s top finisher Davis Keillor-Dunn and Adam Phillips have played important roles in ensuring their attack, crafted under Conor Hourihane’s leadership, remains effective. Keillor-Dunn has already scored sixteen goals in League One this season, with O'Keeffe topping their assist tally in the competition with seven. Barnsley have also relied on Jonathan Russell, Stephen Humphrys and Max Watters to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Reading - Barnsley in real time.

Reading kicked off the game with Joel Pereira, Andre Garcia who got substituted by Jeriel Dorsett on the 82nd minute, Tyler Bindon, Amadou Mbengue, Tivonge Rushesha who got substituted by Andy Yiadom on the 57th minute, Charlie Savage who got substituted by Thomas Carroll on the 90th minute, Lewis Wing, Harvey Knibbs, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan who got substituted by Billy Bodin on the 57th minute, Jayden Wareham and Chem Campbell who got substituted by Manadi Camara on the 82nd minute as starters, with David Button, Michael Stickland, Jeriel Dorsett, Andy Yiadom, Thomas Carroll, Manadi Camara and Billy Bodin on the bench.

Barnsley's starting eleven were Joe Gauci, Josh Earl, Marc Roberts, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Dexter Lembikisa, Jonathan Russell, Luca Connell who got substituted by Adam Phillips on the 82nd minute, Jonathan Bland, Stephen Humphrys who got substituted by Corey O'Keeffe on the 71st minute, Davis Keillor-Dunn who got substituted by Kieran Graham on the 90th minute and Barry Cotter who got substituted by Max Watters on the 82nd minute, with Kieran Flavell, Corey O'Keeffe, Conor McCarthy, Kieran Graham, Adam Phillips, Max Watters and Luke Alker on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.48 - 1.04
• Ball Possession: 53 - 47
• Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 2
• Total Attempts: 8 - 12
• Shots On Target: 4 - 9
• Blocked Shots: 0 - 1
• Shots in the Box: 3 - 8
• Shots from Outside the Box: 5 - 4
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 9 - 10
• Corners: 5 - 3
• Throw-Ins: 32 - 25
• Saves: 5 - 2
• Free Kicks: 10 - 9
• Offsides: 2 - 7
• Passes into Final Third: 125 - 128
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 77 - 86
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 18 - 24
• Tackles: 16 - 16
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 15
• Total Crosses: 21 - 9
• Successful Crosses: 2 - 2
• Interceptions: 4 - 9
• Clearances: 26 - 26

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Andy Yiadom, Luca Connell and Jonathan Russell were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since October 2021, the teams have clashed five times. Reading and Barnsley each have one win, and three games ended in draws. The most recent match between them was on November 26, 2024, in the League One of England, ending in a 2-2 draw. Across these five head-to-head matches, Reading have scored seven goals, while Barnsley have netted eight. So far, neither Reading nor Barnsley have an edge in their recent head-to-head record.

This season in League One, Reading have recorded 21 wins, twelve draws, and thirteen losses in 46 matches, scoring 68 goals at an average of 1.48 per match and conceding 57 at a rate of 1.24 per match. Barnsley have played 46 matches in League One, with seventeen wins, ten draws, and nineteen losses this season, netting 69 goals (1.50 per match) and conceding 73 (1.59 per match).

Recent Form

Reading are in the middle of a two-match winning streak, including victories against Bristol Rovers and Mansfield Town in their last two outings, while Barnsley played their last match against Shrewsbury, which ended in a loss. Overall, Reading have won nine of their last twenty matches, losing four and drawing seven, while in their last twenty matches, Barnsley have recorded four wins, twelve losses, and four draws.

Live Standings

As always, England League One's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Reading are currently 7th in the table with 75 points from 46 matches, while Barnsley are 12th with 61 points from their 46 games.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Reading and Barnsley in real time. You can watch the goals by Stephen Humphrys, Jonathan Russell, Lewis Wing, Davis Keillor-Dunn and Billy Bodin as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Reading - Barnsley are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.