Reading2|0
League OneSelect Car Leasing Stadium • ReadingThursday, January 1, 2026 @ 15:00Full Time
League OneBurton Albion
Match Livescore
Full Time: 2 - 0
J. Marriott
Goal (Assist: M. Ritchie)
18'
G
D. Kyerewaa
Goal
37'
G
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52'
S. Krubally (in)
F. Tavares (out)
J. Marriott (in)
K. Ehibhatiomhan (out)
68'
⇄
K. Doyle (in)
C. Savage (out)
77'
⇄
M. Ritchie (in)
M. Camara (out)
77'
⇄
⇄
79'
T. Vancooten (in)
N. Akoto (out)
⇄
87'
D. Williams (in)
J. Newall (out)
⇄
87'
J. Larsson (in)
J. Taroni (out)
A. Yiadom (in)
A. Ahmed (out)
90+1
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Head‑to‑Head (H2H)
Date
Match
Score
Outcome
- 30/01/18
ChampionshipBurton AlbionvsReadingCurrent fixture teams1 - 3ReadingAway win - 07/05/17ChampionshipBurton AlbionvsReadingCurrent fixture teams2 - 4ReadingAway win
- 20/04/24League OneBurton AlbionvsReadingCurrent fixture teams3 - 2Burton AlbionHome win
- 28/01/25League OneBurton AlbionvsReadingCurrent fixture teams3 - 2Burton AlbionHome win
- 17/03/26League OneBurton AlbionvsReadingCurrent fixture teams0 - 0DrawDraw
- 23/12/17ChampionshipReadingvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams1 - 2Burton AlbionAway win
- 19/11/16ChampionshipReadingvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams3 - 0ReadingHome win
- 30/09/23League OneReadingvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams0 - 0DrawDraw
- 01/10/24League OneReadingvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams3 - 1ReadingHome win
- 01/01/26League OneReadingvsBurton AlbionCurrent fixture teams2 - 0ReadingHome win
Reading • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 28/02/26League OneReadingvsBradford2 - 1WinHome
- 21/02/26League OnePort ValevsReading1 - 1DrawAway
- 17/02/26League OneReadingvsBolton1 - 1DrawHome
- 14/02/26League OneReadingvsWycombe3 - 2WinHome
- 10/02/26League OneWiganvsReading2 - 1WinAway
- 07/02/26League OneAFC WimbledonvsReading2 - 3LossAway
Burton Albion • Last 6 Matches
Date
Match
Score
Result
- 03/03/26League OneExeter CityvsBurton Albion1 - 1DrawAway
- 28/02/26League OneWycombevsBurton Albion0 - 3LossAway
- 24/02/26League OneBurton AlbionvsStockport County3 - 0WinHome
- 21/02/26League OneLutonvsBurton Albion1 - 1DrawAway
- 17/02/26League OneBurton AlbionvsRotherham1 - 0WinHome
- 14/02/26
FA CupBurton AlbionvsWest Ham0 - 1LossHome
Lineups & Coaches
Reading
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Noel Hunt• Head CoachStarting XI
- 11:1J. PereiraGoalkeeper
- 172:4A. YiadomDefender
- 122:3F. BurnsDefender
- 152:2P. O'ConnorDefender
- 32:1J. R. Dorsett A.Defender
- 103:2L. WingMidfielder
- 63:1L. FraserMidfielder
- 304:3M. RitchieMidfielder
- 294:2K. DoyleMidfielder
- 114:1D. KyerewaaMidfielder
- 75:1J. MarriottForward
Substitutes
- 25J. StevensGoalkeeper
- 8C. SavageMidfielder
- 9K. EhibhatiomhanForward
- 28M. CamaraMidfielder
- 19A. GarciaDefender
- 22M. SticklandDefender
- 2A. AhmedDefender
Burton Albion
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Gary David Bowyer• Head CoachStarting XI
- 241:1B. CollinsGoalkeeper
- 52:3T. VancootenDefender
- 122:2G. EvansDefender
- 162:1A. HartridgeDefender
- 153:4K. LofthouseMidfielder
- 413:3S. KruballyMidfielder
- 43:2K. ChaukeMidfielder
- 33:1J. ArmerMidfielder
- 224:1J. LarssonForward
- 95:2J. BeesleyForward
- 195:1D. WilliamsForward
Substitutes
- 27K. DudekGoalkeeper
- 11F. TavaresForward
- 14N. AkotoDefender
- 38J. NewallForward
- 39J. TaroniDefender
- 50J. WilliamsonForward
- 56Z. ScuttForward
Injuries & Suspensions
ReadingNo major absentees reported.
Burton AlbionNo major absentees reported.
Quick Match Facts
- When is Reading vs Burton Albion?
The match is scheduled for Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 15:00 at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading. Current status: Match Finished. - What are the expected formations?
Reading are set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, while Burton Albion are expected to use 3-4-1-2. - Who is the match referee?
Tom Reeves, England will take charge of this game. - What is at stake in this fixture?
This match is part of Regular Season - 24 of the competition. - Who is currently better placed in the league?
Reading are currently higher in the table at position 8.
League Table Standings
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff |  | 34 | 32 | 72 |
| 2 | Lincoln |  | 34 | 32 | 71 |
| 3 | Bolton |  | 35 | 16 | 61 |
| 4 | Bradford |  | 34 | 5 | 58 |
| 5 | Stockport County |  | 34 | 4 | 56 |
| 6 | Wycombe |  | 35 | 14 | 53 |
| 7 | Huddersfield |  | 35 | 9 | 52 |
| 8 | Reading | | 34 | 6 | 51 |
| 9 | Stevenage |  | 33 | 2 | 51 |
| 10 | Luton |  | 34 | 2 | 47 |
| 11 | Peterborough |  | 35 | 1 | 46 |
| 12 | Plymouth |  | 34 | -1 | 46 |
| 13 | Barnsley |  | 32 | -1 | 44 |
| 14 | AFC Wimbledon |  | 33 | -7 | 43 |
| 15 | Exeter City |  | 34 | -1 | 42 |
| 16 | Mansfield Town |  | 33 | 2 | 41 |
| 17 | Burton Albion | | 35 | -11 | 40 |
| 18 | Doncaster |  | 33 | -19 | 39 |
| 19 | Wigan |  | 33 | -11 | 37 |
| 20 | Blackpool |  | 34 | -14 | 37 |
| 21 | Leyton Orient |  | 33 | -12 | 36 |
| 22 | Rotherham |  | 34 | -14 | 35 |
| 23 | Northampton |  | 35 | -16 | 35 |
| 24 | Port Vale |  | 32 | -18 | 27 |