Reading 2-0 Burton Albion
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Reading won: Reading 2-0 Burton Albion in the League One (Round 24) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026 at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire. Reading goals: Jack Marriott 18', Daniel Kyerewaa 38'. Expected goals: 1.76-0.31. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Daniel Kyerewaa (8.1).
Match report
Reading beat Burton Albion 2-0
Reading beat Burton Albion 2-0 at Select Car Leasing Stadium on Thursday 1 January in the League One.
Jack Marriott put Reading ahead on 18' (1-0) and Daniel Kyerewaa made it 2-0 on 38'.
Reading had 52% of the ball, shots were 19-6 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.76-0.31. Reading were the better side on chances, too.
Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 12,104. Referee: Tom Reeves.
Match stats
| Reading | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.76 | 0.31 |
| Total shots | 19 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 14 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 355 (79%) | 316 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total shots | 19 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 3 |
Lineups
Reading (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira, Andy Yiadom, Finley Burns, Paudie O'Connor, Jeriel Dorsett, Lewis Wing, Liam Fraser, Matt Ritchie, Kamari Doyle, Daniel Kyerewaa, Jack Marriott
Burton Albion (3-4-1-2): Bradley Collins, Terence Vancooten, George Evans, Alex Hartridge, Kyran Lofthouse, Sulyman Krubally, Kgaogelo Chauke, Jack Armer, Julian Larsson, Jake Beesley, Dylan Williams
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Jack Marriott (Reading)
- 38' · Goal · Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading)
- 52' · Substitution · Fábio Tavares for Sulyman Krubally (Burton Albion)
- 68' · Substitution · Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan for Jack Marriott (Reading)
- 77' · Substitution · Charlie Savage for Kamari Doyle (Reading)
- 77' · Substitution · Mamadi Camará for Matt Ritchie (Reading)
- 79' · Substitution · Nick Akoto for Terence Vancooten (Burton Albion)
- 87' · Substitution · Josh Taroni for Julian Larsson (Burton Albion)
- 87' · Substitution · Jack Newall for Dylan Williams (Burton Albion)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Ashqar Ahmed for Andy Yiadom (Reading)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2016: Reading 6, draws 1, Burton Albion 3.
Questions
Who won Reading vs Burton Albion?
Reading won, 2-0 (League One) on Thu, 1 Jan 2026.
When and where is Reading vs Burton Albion?
Thu, 1 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Burton Albion?
In 10 league meetings since 2016: Reading 6 wins, 1 draws, Burton Albion 3 wins (goals 22-13).