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
Key match information
Mansfield Town played Reading in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 10 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Mansfield Town: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Reading: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Mansfield Town scores 1.18 and concedes 1.12 goals per match. Reading scores 1.51 and concedes 1.31. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Mansfield Town 55%, Reading 71%. Over 2.5: Mansfield Town 45%, Reading 49%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Reading has higher xG: 1.28 vs 1.23. Mansfield Town: 11.1 shots per match, Reading: 11.3.
Match halves
Mansfield Town: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.70. Reading: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 0.86.
Goals by minute
Mansfield Town: 76-90+ (10 goals). Reading: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Reading is 450% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Mansfield Town · 2.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.18 goals / match - Mansfield Town · 1.51 goals / match - Reading
Mansfield Town is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.12 goals / match - Mansfield Town · 1.31 goals / match - Reading
Mansfield Town scores in 73% of matches (24 of 33 matches), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 20% (7 of 35 matches).
Reading scores in 91% of matches (32 of 35 matches), while Mansfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 30% (10 of 33 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Mansfield Town
Over / Under - Reading
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Mansfield Town · 1.49 pts / match - Reading
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mansfield Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Reading - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Mansfield Town
Reading
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Mansfield Town 0 - 1 - 0 Reading. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.