Reading vs Stockport County: match statistics
The match shapes up to be very balanced, confirmed by an analysis of key indicators. Reading presents solid home form with a 50% win rate at their own stadium and a +3 goal difference, though their last five overall matches show fluctuating form (2.0 PPG). Stockport County impresses with an even better away record of 55% victories and also a positive balance of +4, but their recent form is concerning (1.4 PPG in the last 5 matches). A key factor is scoring efficiency – the visitors have a better conversion rate (15% vs 10%) and average more goals on the road (1.55 vs 1.25 for the hosts at home). Both teams regularly score and concede, suggesting an open game. Considering the even quality of both teams, their similar xG statistics, and variable form in recent weeks, a draw appears to be the most probable outcome of this fixture.
Reading vs Stockport County: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Reading played against Stockport County in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Reading has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Stockport County has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Reading scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 1.22. Stockport County scores 1.43 and allows 1.26. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Reading's games and 61% of Stockport County's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 57%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.39 per game. Reading takes 12.3 shots per game, while Stockport County takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Reading leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Stockport County leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Reading's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Stockport County, it is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% 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
The match shapes up to be very balanced, confirmed by an analysis of key indicators. Reading presents solid home form with a 50% win rate at their own stadium and a +3 goal difference, though their last five overall matches show fluctuating form (2.0 PPG). Stockport County impresses with an even better away record of 55% victories and also a positive balance of +4, but their recent form is concerning (1.4 PPG in the last 5 matches). A key factor is scoring efficiency – the visitors have a better conversion rate (15% vs 10%) and average more goals on the road (1.55 vs 1.25 for the hosts at home). Both teams regularly score and concede, suggesting an open game. Considering the even quality of both teams, their similar xG statistics, and variable form in recent weeks, a draw appears to be the most probable outcome of this fixture.
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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
| Reading | Stockport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.32 |
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 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Reading · 1.4 pts / game - Stockport 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.
Stockport County is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Reading · 1.43 goals / game - Stockport County
Reading scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while Stockport County keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
Stockport County scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 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 - Reading
Over / Under - Stockport 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Reading - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 35%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Stockport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +7 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| 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 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Stockport 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 | Stockport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.57 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.70 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 50% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 48% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 28% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 68% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 81% | ▲ 87% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Reading's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Stockport County. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Reading vs Stockport County?
The EFL League One match finished Reading 1:0 Stockport County. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Reading vs Stockport County?
Reading score 1.35 goals per game on average and Stockport County 1.43. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Reading's matches and 61% of Stockport County's.
What form are Reading and Stockport County in?
Over the last 5 games Reading have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Stockport County 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Reading vs Stockport County?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Reading vs Stockport County: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.