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Reading

EFL League OneSeason 2026/2027Data current as of September 08, 2026
Form (recent games)
LDWW
Unbeaten for 3 matches

Reading 2026/2027: season in numbers

Reading in League One

Reading plays in League One (England) during the 2026/2027 season. Next game: Cambridge United.

Form and record

Reading has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, averaging 1.75 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, worth 1.75 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Reading scores 2.75 goals per game and allows 1.25. The team keeps a clean sheet in 50% of games and fails to score in 25%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 50% of Reading's games. 75% finish with at least three goals and 75% with at least four. Those games average 4.00 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 50% of games. The team scored in both halves in 50% of games. Last five: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 75%.

Halves and minutes

Reading scores 1.75 goals in the first half and 1.00 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 31-45 (5 goals).

xG and playing style

Reading averages 1.75 xG and 1.09 xGA per game. The team takes 17.3 shots, puts 5.3 on target and averages 48% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Reading's xG differential is 0.66 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by 0.00. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.75Points per game
2.75Goals scored / game
1.25Goals allowed / game
75%Over 2.5 goals
50%Both teams scored
50%Clean sheets
25%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
50% W25% D25% L
+6
Goal difference
1.75
PPG (season)
1.75
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal75%
2 goals75%
3 goals75%
4 goals25%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal50%
2 goals25%
3 goals25%
4 goals25%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time75%League average: 68%
Min. 2 goals before half-time50%League average: 39%
Min. 3 goals before half-time50%League average: 17%
Goal after half-time75%League average: 83%
Min. 2 goals after half-time75%League average: 58%
Min. 3 goals after half-time50%League average: 34%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time25%
BTTS in both halves0%
Scored in both halves50%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS25%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

75% W25% D0% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

50% W25% D25% L
10
Half-time points
2.50
PPG (1st half)
+6
Goal difference
7
Second-half points
1.75
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time1.75
Conceded before half-time0.25
Scored after half-time1
Conceded after half-time1
Clean sheet before half-time75%
Clean sheet after half-time50%
No goal before half-time25%
No goal after half-time50%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)2.501.75
Goals scored / game1.81.0
Goals allowed / game0.31.0
Average goals per game2.02.0
Min. 1 goal75%75%
Min. 2 goals50%75%
Min. 3 goals50%50%
Clean sheets75%50%
Games without a goal25%50%
Goal difference+60
1st half (Last 5): 75% leading - 25% drawing - 0% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 25%
2nd half (Last 5): 50% won - 25% drawing - 25% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Reading
ScoredConceded
2
1
0-15
0
0
16-30
5
0
31-45
2
2
46-60
0
0
61-75
2
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Attacking
30%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.10
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.52
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.66
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.84
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.00
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.16
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
174%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
79%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 75% of games and wins 50%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
67%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.8
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 7
Reading
Notts County
Round 8
Wycombe Wanderers
Reading
Round 9
Reading
Bradford City
Round 10
Milton Keynes Dons
Reading
Round 11
Wigan Athletic
Reading
Round 12
Reading
Leyton Orient
Round 13
Reading
Barnsley
Round 14
Plymouth Argyle
Reading

FAQ

What is Reading's recent form?

Reading has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over the last five games. The team averages 1.75 points per game this season.

How many goals does Reading score per game?

Reading scores 2.75 goals per game and allows 1.25. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Reading's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 50% of Reading's games, while 75% finish with at least three goals. Reading keeps a clean sheet in 50% of games.

Who does Reading play next?

Reading's next game is Cambridge United vs. Reading on September 12, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Reading stats and betting picks?

This page covers Reading's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.