Reading vs Burton Albion match stats & report
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Reading beat Burton Albion 2–0 in League One on 1 January 2026. Expected goals finished 1.63–0.39. Reading had 52% of the ball.
Reading vs Burton Albion match statistics
- 52% Ball possession 48%
- 1.63 Expected goals (xG) 0.39
- 19 Total shots 6
- 4 Shots on target 2
- 7 Shots off target 2
- 8 Blocked shots 2
- 14 Shots inside the box 3
- 5 Corners 3
- 12 Fouls 10
- 2 Offsides 4
- 449 Passes 410
- 79% Pass accuracy 77%
- 2 Goalkeeper saves 2
Goals and cards
- 18' Goal J. Marriott (assist M. Ritchie) Reading
- 37' Goal D. Kyerewaa Reading
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Reading
Bench J. Stevens , C. Savage , K. Ehibhatiomhan , Mamadi Camará , A. Garcia , M. Stickland , A. Ahmed
Burton Albion
Bench K. Dudek , F. Tavares , N. Akoto , J. Newall , J. Taroni , J. Williamson , Zac Scutt
Form guide
Reading at home
4–1–5 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.9 per game
- Conceded
- 1.4 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 10
- Corners
- 5.3 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.5 per game
17% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Burton Albion away
2–5–3 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 0.9 per game
- Conceded
- 1.2 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 10
- Corners
- 4.3 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.6 per game
11% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Reading vs Burton Albion head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Burton Albion v Reading | 3–2 | |
| Reading v Burton Albion | 3–1 | |
| Burton Albion v Reading | 3–2 | |
| Reading v Burton Albion | 0–0 |
Only 4 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.