England - League OneStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Reading and Barnsley, taking place on Saturday, 09 December 2023, at The Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading.
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Reading, Recent FormIn their last league encounter, Reading racked up a stunning 5-1 home win against Carlisle United.
While they have been strong in attack with 13 goals scored in their last 6 games, their defence has let them down slightly, by conceeding 11 at the other end which has led to points being dropped. They have scored in 5 of their last 6 home games, but so far this season they have conceded at least 1 goal in 15 of their 18 games overall.
Their current form can't be viewed positively, having clocked up 3 losses from their last 6 games and only 2 wins to speak of.
Lewis Wing will be aiming to add his name to the scoresheet again to extend his goal tally of 3 goals in the last 6 league outings for Reading.
Barnsley, Recent FormHaving taken all 3 points, with a crucial 1-0 home win over Wycombe Wanderers in their last league game, Barnsley will undoubtedly be very satisfied with their work.
They have circumvented their opponent's defence to score 9 times in their last 6 league games but unfortunately haven't managed to lock things down at their end, conceding 8 goals in these games and, in the process, missing out on some valuable points. They have scored in 16 of their 18 games this season and recorded 8 clean sheets.
Barnsley will take some comfort from having only lost 1 of their last 6 games, but having managed just 2 wins shows there's room for improvement. They've had a reasonably strong start to the season away from home being unbeaten in 8 of their 9 league games on the road.
On an individual basis, Devante Cole will be looking to get on the scoresheet again having scored 11 goals in Barnsley's 18 league games this season.
In the most recent meeting between these teams, they both managed to find the net, but the game finished in a 1-1 draw.
Reading will be looking to extend their current run of 5 clean sheets against The Tykes at The Select Car Leasing Stadium. Goals should be on the cards for Reading in this one, given they have found the net, with at least 1 goal, against The Tykes in their last 8 meetings together. In their past 5 meetings, The Royals' defence has been pretty stingy, only conceding 2 goals, so Barnsley will have to take their chances when they come.
In the league, Reading has an strong track record when they play host to Barnsley, notchng up a win in their last 4 home games.
There is only really one injury concern for the Reading manager Rubén Sellés ahead of this clash, with Harlee Dean (Muscle) missing out, which gives Sellés a strong squad to pick his starting eleven from.
Barnsley manager Neill Collins has no real injury worries ahead of this clash.
Reading Playing at home | Barnsley Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | Goals scored | 1.7 |
| 1 | Goals conceded | 0.9 |
| 43' | Time first goal scored | 41' |
| 31' | Time first goal conceded | 49' |
| 2.3 | Yellow cards | 2.3 |
| 0.1 | Red cards | 0.1 |
| 4.9 | Subs used | 4.6 |
| 5-1 | Biggest victory | 4-0 |
| 3-2 | Biggest defeat | 3-0 |
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