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
Key match information
Reading played Stockport County in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 4 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Reading: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Stockport County: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Reading scores 1.35 and concedes 1.22 goals per match. Stockport County scores 1.43 and concedes 1.26. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Reading 65%, Stockport County 61%. Over 2.5: Reading 39%, Stockport County 57%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
xG is very similar for both teams. Reading: 12.3 shots per match, Stockport County: 11.7.
Match halves
Reading: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.70. Stockport County: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Reading: 61-75 (7 goals). Stockport County: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Reading is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Reading · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.35 goals / match - Reading · 1.43 goals / match - Stockport County
Reading scores in 87% of matches (20 of 23 matches), while Stockport County keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 matches).
Stockport County scores in 87% of matches (20 of 23 matches), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 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 - Reading
Over / Under - Stockport County
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Reading - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 35%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Stockport County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Reading
Stockport County
* 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
| Reading | Liga | Stockport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Reading 0 - 1 - 0 Stockport County. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.