Reading vs Notts County: match statistics
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Reading vs Notts County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Reading plays Notts County in EFL League One (England). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Recent form
Reading has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Notts County has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Reading scores 2.40 goals per game and allows 1.40. Notts County scores 1.17 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 3.04 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Reading's games and 83% of Notts County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 33%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Reading has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.30 per game. Reading takes 17.4 shots per game, while Notts County takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Reading leads at halftime in 80% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Notts County leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Reading's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Notts County, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 3.04 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
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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
| Reading | Notts County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.48 | 0.33 |
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 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Reading · 1.2 pts / game - Notts County
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 105% better for: goals scored per game.
2.4 goals / game - Reading · 1.17 goals / game - Notts County
Notts County is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.4 goals / game - Reading · 1.17 goals / game - Notts County
Reading scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 games), while Notts County keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
Notts County scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 games).
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 - Reading
Over / Under - Notts County
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 288% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.6 pts / game - Reading · 0.67 pts / game - Notts County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Reading - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 80% of games and wins 40%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Notts County - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +7 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Reading
Notts County
* 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
| Reading | Liga | Notts County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.80 | 3.04 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 60% | 63% | ▲ 83% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 60% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 24% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 67% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Reading and Notts County play?
Reading face Notts County on September 19, 2026 in EFL League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Reading vs Notts County?
Reading score 2.40 goals per game on average and Notts County 1.17. The EFL League One average is 3.04 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Reading's matches and 83% of Notts County's.
What form are Reading and Notts County in?
Over the last 5 games Reading have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Notts County 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Reading vs Notts County?
The statistical background for Reading vs Notts County — 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.