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Burton Albion vs Reading

Burton Albion host Reading in the England League One on Saturday 12 December 2026, kick-off 12:30. In their last 6 meetings, Burton Albion won 2, Reading won 3 and 1 was drawn.

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Burton Albion
12:30
12 Dec
Reading
Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent

Burton Albion vs Reading preview

Burton Albion have scored 1.71 goals a game and conceded 1.43 across their last 7 home games in the League One this season, while Reading have scored 1.14 and conceded 1.14 across their last 7 away games. Both teams have scored in 6 of Burton Albion's last 7 home games and 3 of Reading's last 7 away games. Reading have won 1 of their last 7 away games. Over 9.5 corners has landed in 6 of Reading's last 7 away games. Burton Albion's last 7 home games have averaged 11.0 corners and Reading's last 7 away games 10.9. Stats as of 12 Nov 2026, 18:55 UK.

  • Goals scored Burton Albion: 1.71 Reading: 1.14
  • Goals conceded Burton Albion: 1.43 Reading: 1.14
  • Both teams scored Burton Albion: 6 of 786% Reading: 3 of 743%
  • Over 2.5 goals Burton Albion: 5 of 771% Reading: 3 of 743%
  • Match corners Burton Albion: 11.00 Reading: 10.86
  • Match cards Burton Albion: 3.00 Reading: 4.14

Burton Albion's last 7 home games and Reading's last 7 away games in the League One this season.

Burton Albion vs Reading: questions and answers

When is Burton Albion vs Reading?

Burton Albion vs Reading kicks off at 12:30 UK time on Saturday 12 December 2026 in the League One, at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent.

How many goals do Burton Albion and Reading games have?

Burton Albion have scored 1.71 goals a game and conceded 1.43 across their last 7 home games in the League One this season, while Reading have scored 1.14 and conceded 1.14 across their last 7 away games. Both teams have scored in 6 of Burton Albion's last 7 home games and 3 of Reading's last 7 away games.

Where are Burton Albion and Reading in the League One table?

Burton Albion are 15th with 17 points from 14 games. Reading are 6th with 22 points from 14 games.

Burton Albion vs Reading stats

Burton Albion2W 4D 1L · 7 home games
Reading1W 3D 3L · 7 away games
Burton Albion vs Reading general stats: Burton Albion's last 7 home games and Reading's last 7 away games in the League One this season
Burton AlbionStatReading
Match outcomes
2 of 729% Win 1 of 714%
4 of 757% Draw 3 of 743%
1 of 714% Loss 3 of 743%
10 Points 6
1.43 Points per game 0.86
2 Goal difference 0
Expected goals
1.04 xG per game 1.79
1.42 xGA per game 1.10
4.74 xG performance -4.50
Possession & attacks
52% Possession 49%
39.71 Dangerous attacks 41.14
50.71 Dangerous attacks against 46.14
Shots
11.57 Shots for 15.71
12.71 Shots against 11.57
3.71 On target for 4.71
4.00 On target against 4.43
15% Shot conversion 7%
32% On-target accuracy 30%
Tackles & fouls
17.00 Tackles 12.14
14.29 Fouls committed 12.29
10.71 Fouls won 12.86
0.57 Offsides 3.57

Burton Albion's last 7 home games and Reading's last 7 away games in the League One this season. A rate such as "5 of 7" counts the games where it happened.

Stats as of 12 Nov 2026, 18:55 UK.

Burton Albion vs Reading lineups

Lineups will appear here when they're predicted and confirmed. Until then, see key players.

Burton Albion vs Reading players

Burton Albion

Top scorer
Finn Delap 3 goals in 9 games
Top creator
Caylan Vickers 4 assists in 10 games

In form

  1. Caylan Vickers Attacking midfielder 7.07 Assists 95% Final third 91% Key passes 90%
  2. Finn Delap Centre-back 7.06 Final third 97% Clearances 96% Tackles 95%
  3. Charlie Webster Attacking midfielder 7.03 Final third 95% Recoveries 92% Key passes 83%
  4. Gbemi Arubi Striker 6.95 On target 90% Aerials 90% Key passes 88%
  5. Kegs Chauke Central midfielder 6.92 Tackles 95% Ball security 92% Pass % 77%

Reading

Top scorer
Jack Marriott 8 goals in 9 games
Top creator
Kyreece Lisbie 4 assists in 14 games

In form

  1. Jack Marriott Striker 7.27 On target 98% NP goals 97% Finishing 97%
  2. Lewis Wing Defensive midfielder 7.19 Final third 97% Key passes 96% Recoveries 87%
  3. Benn Ward Centre-back 7.11 Aerials 98% xG 97% Clearances 96%
  4. Paudie O'Connor Centre-back 7.10 Aerials 97% Clearances 96% Duel % 96%
  5. Joel Pereira Goalkeeper 7.06 Recoveries 96% Touches 95% Clearances 93%

Form rating weights recent games most. Percentages compare each player with others in his role.

Player rankings

  1. 1 Reading Jack Marriott 2.42
  2. 2 Burton Albion Gbemi Arubi 1.52
  3. 3 Burton Albion Matthew Dennis 1.10
  4. 4 Reading Kyreece Lisbie 0.88
  5. 5 Burton Albion Caylan Vickers 0.72

Per 90 minutes, weighted towards recent games. Goalkeepers left out.

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Burton Albion vs Reading form and stats

Burton Albion L W L W D
Reading D W L D W

Last 5 results in all competitions before kick-off, most recent first.

Burton AlbionReading
20% Win rate 40%
0.80 Goals scored 0.60
1.20 Goals conceded 0.80
40% Both teams score 20%
40% Over 2.5 goals 20%
20% Clean sheets 40%
0% Scored first 20%
1.22 xG for 1.49
1.43 xG against 1.37
13.20 Match corners 11.00

League One matches only, before kick-off: 5 each.

Burton Albion vs Reading head to head

2 Burton Albion wins 1 draws 3 Reading wins
3.2 goals per game 67% both teams scored 67% over 2.5 goals
  1. 10 Apr 2027League One Reading 15:00 Burton Albion
  2. 12 Dec 2026League One Burton Albion 12:30 Reading
  3. 17 Mar 2026League One Burton Albion 1–2 Reading
  4. 1 Jan 2026League One Reading 2–0 Burton Albion
  5. 28 Jan 2025League One Burton Albion 3–2 Reading
  6. 1 Oct 2024League One Reading 3–1 Burton Albion
  7. 20 Apr 2024League One Burton Albion 3–2 Reading
  8. 30 Sep 2023League One Reading 0–0 Burton Albion

Burton Albion vs Reading standings

League One table
# Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Huddersfield Town 148512812 +16 29
2 Stockport County 148242614 +12 26
3 Oxford United 137512211 +11 26
4 Luton Town 147342721 +6 24
5 Plymouth Argyle 147252119 +2 23
6 Reading 146442515 +10 22
7 Bradford City 13643108 +2 22
8 Cambridge United 145632121 0 21
9 Sheffield Wednesday 135532214 +8 20
10 Leicester City 135442219 +3 19
11 Mansfield Town 135442018 +2 19
12 Milton Keynes Dons 134632220 +2 18
13 Wycombe Wanderers 134632123 -2 18
14 Leyton Orient 135261914 +5 17
15 Burton Albion 144551821 -3 17
16 Stevenage 124441713 +4 16
17 Notts County 123541314 -1 14
18 AFC Wimbledon 13346921 -12 13
19 Blackpool 123361721 -4 12
20 Doncaster Rovers 133371422 -8 12
21 Wigan Athletic 143291122 -11 11
22 Peterborough United 132471123 -12 10
23 Barnsley 122371222 -10 9
24 Bromley 132381333 -20 9
  • Burton Albion
  • Reading
  • Promotion or qualification
  • Play-offs or qualifying rounds
  • Relegation
Full League One table

League One 2026/2027 standings as of 12 Nov 2026, 18:55 UK. Last 5 shows the most recent result first.