Reading vs Northampton Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On September 6, Reading are hosting Northampton in the League One of England, with the match kicking off at 14:00 UTC.

5 months after their last encounter in League One, the stage is set for another captivating encounter as Reading and Northampton meet again. In their last match, neither side could break the deadlock, ending in a 0-0 draw. Approaching this game, Reading are coming off two straight draws against Wycombe Wanderers and Bolton. They have a challenging set of fixtures leading up to the match against Northampton though, including Port Vale in League One and Wimbledon in League Cup, and the outcomes of these games may heavily influence their preparations for Northampton. To convert draws into stronger outcomes, strengthening their backline will be key, especially since they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last ten matches.

Following a win over Exeter, Northampton head into this match looking to build on their success. Though notably, their backline has lacked consistency, with goals conceded across five consecutive away matches. Before Reading, Northampton will play Leyton Orient in League One, and the result of this game could have a lasting impact on their mindset ahead of the Reading game.

This League One clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Reading and Northampton in this campaign. Lewis Wing and Andre Garcia have been pivotal for Reading’s attack, carefully orchestrated by Noel Hunt, combining to deliver important goals. Wing has emerged as Reading’s leading scorer in League One this season, netting two goals, as Abrefa continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with two assists. Supporting them are Manadi Camara, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan and Tivonge Rushesha, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Reading’s attack.

Meanwhile, Northampton’s attacking options, with Kevin Nolan at the helm, have been bolstered by Ethan Wheatley, the team’s top scorer, and Max Dyche, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. With one goal in League One, Wheatley is Northampton’s top scorer in the league, while Guinness-Walker has been their leading creator in the competition with one assist.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Reading - Northampton in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.

In their last outing, Reading lined up with Joel Pereira, Matty Jacob, Derrick Williams, Finley Burns, Ashqar Ahmed, Charlie Savage, Lewis Wing, Ben Elliott, Manadi Camara, Mark O'Mahony and Daniel Kyerewaa.

Northampton's lineup in their latest match featured Lee Burge, Jack Perkins, Max Dyche, Conor McCarthy, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Dean Campbell, Sam Hoskins, Terry Taylor, Tyrese Fornah, Ethan Wheatley and Cameron McGeehan.

Stats

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Head-to-head

Since October 2023, the teams have clashed four times. Reading claimed victory twice, Northampton once, while the other match ended in a draw. The most recent match between them was on April 12, 2025, in the League One of England, ending in a 0-0 draw. In total, Reading have managed six goals in these four meetings, compared to Northampton's four. As things stand, Reading have a superior head-to-head record against Northampton in their recent encounters.

This season in League One, Reading have recorded zero wins, two draws, and three losses in five matches, netting four goals (0.80 per match) and conceding nine (1.80 per match). Northampton have won one of their five matches in League One this season, with one draw and three defeats, scoring three goals at an average of 0.60 per match and conceding six at a rate of 1.20 per match.

Recent Form

Reading are in the middle of a two-match drawing streak, with level games against Wycombe Wanderers and Bolton in their last two matches, while Northampton are coming off a win in their last match against Exeter. Overall, Reading have won seven of their last nineteen matches, losing seven and drawing five, while Northampton have won four of their last twenty matches, losing ten and drawing six.

Live Standings

As always, England League One's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Reading hold 23rd place with two points after five matches, while Northampton sit 18th with four points from five matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Reading and Northampton in real time. 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 - Northampton are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.