Barnsley vs Reading kicks off 23 January 2027 at 15:00. English Football League One fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Barnsley vs Reading Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2027/01/23
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Huddersfield Town
|
14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | +16 | 29 | W W W W D |
| 2 |
Stockport County
|
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +12 | 26 | W W D L W |
| 3 |
Oxford United
|
13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | +11 | 26 | W D W D W |
| 4 |
Luton Town
|
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | +6 | 24 | W W W W D |
| 5 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | +2 | 23 | W L L W D |
| 6 |
Reading
|
14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +10 | 22 | L W W D L |
| 7 |
Bradford City
|
13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +2 | 22 | D W D D L |
| 8 |
Cambridge United
|
14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 21 | W D L D L |
| 9 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | +8 | 20 | W L L D D |
| 10 |
Leicester City
|
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 19 | W W L W D |
| 11 |
Mansfield Town
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13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +2 | 19 | D W W L D |
| 12 |
Milton Keynes Dons
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13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | +2 | 18 | W L W W W |
| 13 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | -2 | 18 | L W D D W |
| 14 |
Leyton Orient
|
13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | +5 | 17 | D W L L W |
| 15 |
Burton
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | -3 | 17 | L D D W L |
| 16 |
Stevenage Borough
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 16 | W L W L D |
| 17 |
Notts County
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12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -1 | 14 | L L W D W |
| 18 |
AFC Wimbledon
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13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -12 | 13 | L L L D L |
| 19 |
Blackpool
|
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 12 | L L W L D |
| 20 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 12 | L L W L L |
| 21 |
Wigan Athletic
|
14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -11 | 11 | L L L W D |
| 22 |
Peterborough United
|
13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -12 | 10 | W D L D L |
| 23 |
Barnsley
|
12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -10 | 9 | L L L L D |
| 24 |
Bromley
|
13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -20 | 9 | L L D L L |
Recent results
Match preview
Barnsley host Reading in the English Football League One on Saturday, 23 January 2027 at 15:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Barnsley sit 23rd in the English Football League One table with 9 points from 12 matches (2W · 3D · 7L). Reading are 6th with 22 points from 14 matches (6W · 4D · 4L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the English Football League One hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 27 times on record. Barnsley have won 6, Reading have won 11 and 10 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Barnsley vs Reading kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Barnsley vs Reading — frequently asked
When is Barnsley vs Reading played?
Kick-off is in the English Football League One.
Where is Barnsley vs Reading played?
Barnsley host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Barnsley vs Reading started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 23 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Barnsley vs Reading live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Barnsley vs Reading part of?
The English Football League One in England. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the English Football League One
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the English Football League One hub, or jump to the full England football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Barnsley and Reading for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.