Reading 2-0 Notts County
Updated
Reading won: Reading 2-0 Notts County in the League One (Round 7) on Sat, 19 Sept 2026 at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire. Reading goals: Jack Marriott 49', Jack Marriott 72'. Expected goals: 2.44-0.58. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Jack Marriott (8.8).
Match report
Reading beat Notts County 2-0
Reading beat Notts County 2-0 at Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday 19 September in the League One.
Jack Marriott put Reading ahead on 49' (1-0) and added another on 72' (2-0).
Reading had 48% of the ball, shots were 16-12 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.44-0.58. Reading were the better side on chances, too.
Jack Marriott (Reading) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 12,049. Referee: Simon Mather.
Match stats
| Reading | Notts County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.44 | 0.58 |
| Total shots | 16 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 9 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 296 (79%) | 314 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total shots | 16 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 3 |
Lineups
Reading (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Paudie O'Connor, Benn Ward, Haydon Roberts, Lewis Wing, Andy Rinomhota, Kyreece Lisbie, George Earthy, Paddy Lane, Jack Marriott
Notts County (3-4-2-1): James Belshaw, James Gibbons, Lucas Ness, Jacob Bedeau, Nicholas Tsaroulla, Rory Finneran, Jack Evans, Darius Lipsiuc, Hindolo Mustapha, Oliver Cooper, Daniel Kanu
Key events
- 24' · Yellow card · Hindolo Mustapha (Notts County)
- 49' · Goal · Jack Marriott (Reading)
- 59' · Substitution · Luka Smyth for Daniel Kanu (Notts County)
- 59' · Substitution · Conor Grant for Hindolo Mustapha (Notts County)
- 59' · Substitution · Matthew Palmer for Jack Evans (Notts County)
- 59' · Substitution · Rosaire Longelo for Darius Lipsiuc (Notts County)
- 72' · Goal · Jack Marriott (Reading)
- 76' · Substitution · Callum Roberts for Oliver Cooper (Notts County)
- 76' · Substitution · Jacob Brown for Jack Marriott (Reading)
- 76' · Substitution · Randell Williams for Haydon Roberts (Reading)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Kyreece Lisbie (Reading)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Daniel Kyerewaa for Kyreece Lisbie (Reading)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Charlie Savage for George Earthy (Reading)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Paddy Lane (Reading)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 1994: Reading 7, draws 2, Notts County 2.
Questions
Who won Reading vs Notts County?
Reading won, 2-0 (League One) on Sat, 19 Sept 2026.
When and where is Reading vs Notts County?
Sat, 19 Sept 2026, 14:00 UTC at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Notts County?
In 11 league meetings since 1994: Reading 7 wins, 2 draws, Notts County 2 wins (goals 18-11).