Mansfield Town vs Reading: match statistics
Reading displays vastly superior form over their last five matches, earning 2.2 points per game compared to Mansfield Town's meager 0.4 points. The visitors are positioned 7th in the table and are on an impressive unbeaten run in their last five fixtures (3 wins, 2 draws), whereas the hosts have lost three of their last five matches and failed to secure a single win. Reading shows higher scoring efficiency in away games (14% shot conversion) and a better overall goal record (53 goals scored this season). Mansfield Town struggles offensively, scoring just 3 goals in their last 5 matches, which implies difficulties in breaking through Reading's defense. Taking all these factors into account, Reading holds a distinct advantage, although Mansfield can be a tough opponent on their home turf, justifying a moderate probability of a draw.
Mansfield Town vs Reading: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Mansfield Town played against Reading in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 10, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Mansfield Town has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Reading has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Mansfield Town scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 1.12. Reading scores 1.51 and allows 1.31. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Mansfield Town's games and 71% of Reading's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 49%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Reading has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 1.23 per game. Mansfield Town takes 11.1 shots per game, while Reading takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Mansfield Town leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Reading leads at halftime in 34% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Mansfield Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Reading, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Reading displays vastly superior form over their last five matches, earning 2.2 points per game compared to Mansfield Town's meager 0.4 points. The visitors are positioned 7th in the table and are on an impressive unbeaten run in their last five fixtures (3 wins, 2 draws), whereas the hosts have lost three of their last five matches and failed to secure a single win. Reading shows higher scoring efficiency in away games (14% shot conversion) and a better overall goal record (53 goals scored this season). Mansfield Town struggles offensively, scoring just 3 goals in their last 5 matches, which implies difficulties in breaking through Reading's defense. Taking all these factors into account, Reading holds a distinct advantage, although Mansfield can be a tough opponent on their home turf, justifying a moderate probability of a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Mansfield Town | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Reading is 450% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Mansfield Town · 2.2 pts / game - Reading
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Reading is 28% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - Mansfield Town · 1.51 goals / game - Reading
Mansfield Town is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Mansfield Town · 1.31 goals / game - Reading
Mansfield Town scores in 73% of games (24 of 33 meczów), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 20% (7 of 35 meczów).
Reading scores in 91% of games (32 of 35 meczów), while Mansfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 30% (10 of 33 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Mansfield Town
Over / Under - Reading
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Reading is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / game - Mansfield Town · 1.49 pts / game - Reading
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mansfield Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Reading - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Mansfield Town
Reading
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Mansfield Town | Liga | Reading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.30 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 52% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▼ 49% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 27% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Mansfield Town's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Reading. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Mansfield Town vs Reading?
The EFL League One match finished Mansfield Town 1:0 Reading. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Mansfield Town vs Reading?
Mansfield Town score 1.18 goals per game on average and Reading 1.51. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Mansfield Town's matches and 71% of Reading's.
What form are Mansfield Town and Reading in?
Over the last 5 games Mansfield Town have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Reading 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mansfield Town vs Reading?
The statistical background for Mansfield Town vs Reading — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.