Barnsley vs Reading: head to head balance
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ReadingOnly competitive matches are counted; friendlies do not appear.
Barnsley vs Reading: next match
Barnsley–ReadingBarnsley vs Reading: the head to head in detail
Reading have won more often: 7 wins to 5, with 9 draws as well. There have been 3.0 goals per meeting on average; 71% of meetings had goals from both sides, and 57% went beyond 2.5 goals.
The most recent meeting (24/10/26, League One) ended Reading 2–1 Barnsley. The next meeting is on 23 January 2027 at 15:00 (League One).
Barnsley vs Reading: all meetings
Reading2–2BarnsleyLeague One · 2025 · HT 1–1Barnsley3–2ReadingLeague One · 2025 · HT 1–1Reading2–4BarnsleyLeague One · 2024 · HT 0–0Barnsley2–2ReadingLeague One · 2024 · HT 1–0Barnsley2–2ReadingLeague One · 2023 · HT 1–1Reading1–3BarnsleyLeague One · 2023 · HT 1–1Barnsley1–1ReadingChampionship · 2021 · HT 1–0Reading1–0BarnsleyChampionship · 2021 · HT 0–0Barnsley1–1ReadingChampionship · 2020 · HT 0–1Reading2–0BarnsleyChampionship · 2020 · HT 0–0Reading2–0BarnsleyChampionship · 2019 · HT 1–0Barnsley1–1ReadingChampionship · 2019 · HT 0–0Barnsley1–1ReadingChampionship · 2017 · HT 0–0Reading3–0BarnsleyChampionship · 2017 · HT 2–0Reading0–0BarnsleyChampionship · 2016 · HT 0–0Barnsley1–2ReadingChampionship · 2016 · HT 0–2Reading1–3BarnsleyChampionship · 2013 · HT 1–1Barnsley1–1ReadingChampionship · 2013 · HT 0–0Barnsley0–4ReadingChampionship · 2011 · HT 0–0Reading1–2BarnsleyChampionship · 2011 · HT 0–1Scores are coloured as seen by Barnsley.
Barnsley vs Reading: results by competition
| P | Barnsley | Draws | Reading | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| League One | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Wins, draws and defeats; above each win column is a team name.
Barnsley vs Reading: at home and away
| Venue | P | W | Draws | L | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home: Barnsley | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 13:17 |
| Home: Reading | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17:15 |
Each result reads from the perspective of whichever team was at home.
Barnsley vs Reading: records and streaks
Barnsley
- Biggest win3/5/25 · Reading 2–4 Barnsley
- Most recent win13/9/25 · Barnsley 3–2 Reading
- Longest unbeaten run7
Reading
- Biggest win17/3/12 · Barnsley 0–4 Reading
- Most recent win24/10/26 · Reading 2–1 Barnsley
- Longest unbeaten run10
Barnsley vs Reading: current form
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Barnsley vs Reading: league positions
Full table| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Reading | 13 | 6-4-3 | 25:13 | 22 |
| 23 | Barnsley | 12 | 2-3-7 | 12:22 | 9 |
Barnsley vs Reading: frequently asked questions
Who has the better record, Barnsley or Reading?
Reading have won more often: 7 wins to 5, with 9 draws as well.
How did it finish the last time Barnsley played Reading?
The most recent meeting (24/10/26, League One) ended Reading 2–1 Barnsley.
How many goals do Barnsley v Reading matches produce?
There have been 3.0 goals per meeting on average; 71% of meetings had goals from both sides, and 57% went beyond 2.5 goals.
When will Barnsley and Reading meet again?
The next fixture is Barnsley vs Reading, on 23 January 2027 at 15:00 (League One).
Barnsley vs Reading head to head
Barnsley v Reading in full: wins, draws and defeats, goals, the results in each competition and the records. Form and league positions for both teams follow below, our League One predictions are on the league page, and all others are in the Predictions section.