Reading 1-2 Peterborough
Updated
Peterborough won: Reading 1-2 Peterborough in the League One (Round 19) on Tue, 9 Dec 2025 at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire. Reading goals: Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan 60'. Peterborough goals: Jimmy-Jay Morgan 2', Harry Leonard 68'. Expected goals: 1.66-0.71. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Archie Collins (7.6).
Match report
Peterborough beat Reading 2-1
Peterborough squeezed past Reading 2-1 away from home at Select Car Leasing Stadium on Tuesday 9 December in the League One.
Jimmy-Jay Morgan put Peterborough ahead on 2' (0-1), Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan levelled for Reading on 60' (1-1) and Harry Leonard restored Peterborough's lead on 68' (1-2).
Reading had 48% of the ball, shots were 16-8 (4-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.66-0.71. Reading created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Archie Collins (Peterborough United) was player of the match with a 7.6 rating.
Attendance: 9,183. Referee: Craig Hicks.
Match stats
| Reading | Peterborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.66 | 0.71 |
| Total shots | 16 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 11 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 289 (72%) | 342 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total shots | 16 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 5 |
Lineups
Reading (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira, Kelvin Abrefa, Paudie O'Connor, Derrick Williams, Jeriel Dorsett, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Randell Williams, Kamari Doyle, Daniel Kyerewaa, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
Peterborough (4-2-3-1): Alex Bass, Peter Kioso, David Okagbue, Tom Lees, Harley Mills, Archie Collins, Ben Woods, Declan Frith, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Kyrell Lisbie, Harry Leonard
Key events
- 2' · Goal · Jimmy-Jay Morgan (Peterborough)
- 39' · Yellow card · Ben Woods (Peterborough)
- 52' · Yellow card · Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
- 58' · Yellow card · Jimmy-Jay Morgan (Peterborough)
- 60' · Goal · Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
- 62' · Substitution · Matthew Garbett for Declan Frith (Peterborough)
- 62' · Substitution · Donay O'Brien-Brady for Jimmy-Jay Morgan (Peterborough)
- 63' · Substitution · Matt Ritchie for Kamari Doyle (Reading)
- 63' · Substitution · Jack Marriott for Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
- 68' · Goal · Harry Leonard (Peterborough)
- 73' · Yellow card · Harley Mills (Peterborough)
- 75' · Substitution · Brandon Khela for Ben Woods (Peterborough)
- 82' · Substitution · Gustav Lindgren for Harry Leonard (Peterborough)
- 82' · Substitution · Andre Garcia for Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)
- 82' · Substitution · Andy Yiadom for Kelvin Abrefa (Reading)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 2000: Reading 6, draws 5, Peterborough 5.
Questions
Who won Reading vs Peterborough?
Peterborough won, 1-2 (League One) on Tue, 9 Dec 2025.
When and where is Reading vs Peterborough?
Tue, 9 Dec 2025, 20:00 UTC at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Peterborough?
In 16 league meetings since 2000: Reading 6 wins, 5 draws, Peterborough 5 wins (goals 29-22).