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Burton Albion v Reading result

Full-time · Burton Albion 1–2 Reading

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Burton Albion 1–2 Reading — Reading won this League One match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Reading won 2–1 at Burton Albion in League One on Tuesday 17 March.

The goals

It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Burton Albion: George Evans (25’, assisted by Jake Beesley); Reading: Kamari Doyle (33’, assisted by Lewis Wing) and K. Ehibhatiomhan (88’).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Burton Albion 0.00, Reading 0.00, from 16 shots to 10 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

E. Duckworth showed two yellow cards — against 3.0 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Burton Albion: Jake Beesley (90+6’); Reading: Lewis Wing (77’).

What it changes

Burton Albion move down from 16th to 18th (38 league matches played). Burton Albion have scored 50 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Burton Albion have conceded 60 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Reading move up from seventh to fifth (38 league matches played). Reading have scored 64 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Reading have conceded 60 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Kamari Doyle (Reading) 7.7, George Evans (Burton Albion) 7.0 and Lewis Wing (Reading) 7.0 led the match.

Next up

Burton Albion next travel to Milton Keynes Dons on 14 November 2026.

Reading next travel to Stockport County on 14 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Burton Albion: Milton Keynes Dons v Burton Albion, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Reading: Stockport County v Reading, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Burton Albion 1–2 Reading · League One
  • Referee: E. Duckworth
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Burton Albion 2 · draws 1 · Reading 3 · 3.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Burton Albion 2W 1D 2L · Reading 2W 2D 1L

Burton Albion 1–2 Reading (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1 / 1.75
Goals
against 0.75 / 1.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.57 / 3.75
Corners
against 4.71 / 7.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
3.14 / 3.63
Shots on target
against 3.29 / 4.63 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.71 / 2.5
Cards
against 2.57 / 1 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches
3 yellows
Referee · E. Duckworth
21.45 fouls a game
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over 11 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 14 March 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 14 March 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBurton Albion for / againstLineReading for / against
Goals scored
1 for · 0.75 against n 8
2.5standard
1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
5.57 for · 4.71 against n 7
9.5standard
3.75 for · 7.25 against n 8
Shots
8.71 for · 9 against n 7
19.5standard
9.5 for · 16.25 against n 8
Shots on target
3.14 for · 3.29 against n 7
8.5standard
3.63 for · 4.63 against n 8
Fouls committed
10.14 for · 11.43 against n 7
21.5standard
12.63 for · 11.13 against n 8
Cards shown
1.71 for · 2.57 against n 7
3.5standard
2.5 for · 1 against n 8

Referee: E. Duckworth — 3 yellow cards a game, 0.09 red cards, 21.45 fouls over 11 matches.

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Burton Albion

Burton Albion Goalkeeper

Burton Albion — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
B. Collins32902880 min862.7 /90421.3 /9010 /90
K. Dudek390270 min134.3 /9020.7 /9000 /90
Burton Albion — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Burton Albion before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
B. Collins n 890
2.46/3

Burton Albion Defensive

Burton Albion — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
A. Hartridge31852643 min491.7 /90381.3 /90210.7 /901595.4 /90200.7 /9030.1 /90
J. Armer31792464 min451.6 /90250.9 /90160.6 /901354.9 /90190.7 /9040.1 /90
T. Sibbick30822462 min552 /90250.9 /9080.3 /901214.4 /90210.8 /9030.1 /90
T. Vancooten19821549 min231.3 /90241.4 /9090.5 /901126.5 /90251.5 /9050.3 /90
K. Lofthouse38893383 min611.6 /90320.9 /9070.2 /902506.7 /90521.4 /9060.2 /90
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Burton Albion — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Burton Albion before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
K. Lofthouse n 889.5
1.47/4
1.46/3
C. Savage
J. Beesley n 889.5
1.36/3
1.36/3
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K. Chauke n 882.1
0.74/1
0.74/1
C. Savage
B. Collins n 890
00/0
0.32/0
—
T. Shade n 886
0.83/3
0.74/1
—
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Burton Albion — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Burton Albion before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
K. Lofthouse n 889.5
1.44/4
J. Beesley n 889.5
14/3
K. Chauke n 882.1
13/2
T. Shade n 886
0.31/1
A. Hartridge n 887.3
1.45/3
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Burton Albion Attacking

Burton Albion — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
J. Beesley37893288 min130.4 /9070.2 /90651.8 /90280.8 /90330.9 /9090.2 /90
T. Shade32712284 min110.4 /9000 /90582.3 /90371.5 /90200.8 /90451.8 /90
Julian Larsson16631013 min00 /9020.2 /90121.1 /9030.3 /90141.2 /9070.6 /90
Fábio Tavares1655874 min30.3 /9010.1 /90111.1 /9070.7 /90121.2 /9030.3 /90
K. Adom754381 min00 /9010.2 /9071.7 /9030.7 /9051.2 /9010.2 /90
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Burton Albion — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Burton Albion before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
K. Lofthouse n 889.5
16/2
0.43/0
J. Beesley n 889.5
1.68/4
1.15/4
K. Chauke n 882.1
0.32/0
00/0
B. Collins n 890
00/0
00/0
T. Shade n 886
2.17/6
1.37/2
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Burton Albion — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Burton Albion before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
K. Lofthouse n 889.5
0.11/0
0.32/0
J. Beesley n 889.5
0.42/1
0.11/0
K. Chauke n 882.1
00/0
00/0
B. Collins n 890
00/0
00/0
T. Shade n 886
0.42/1
00/0
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Reading

Reading Defensive

Reading — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Reading before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Wing n 890
1.16/2
0.84/2
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K. Doyle n 875.8
0.74/1
2.56/6
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C. Savage n 880.8
0.74/1
0.32/0
K. Chauke
Joel Pereira n 890
00/0
0.31/1
—
K. Ehibhatiomhan n 853.1
2.37/2
1.96/3
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Reading — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Reading before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. Wing n 890
2.37/5
K. Doyle n 875.8
1.65/4
C. Savage n 880.8
0.85/1
Joel Pereira n 890
00/0
K. Ehibhatiomhan n 853.1
1.34/2
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Reading Attacking

Reading — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Reading before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. Wing n 890
15/3
0.32/0
K. Doyle n 875.8
1.88/3
0.93/2
C. Savage n 880.8
0.32/0
0.11/0
Joel Pereira n 890
00/0
00/0
K. Ehibhatiomhan n 853.1
1.13/1
0.82/1
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Reading — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Reading before kick-off, to 14 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
L. Wing n 890
0.11/0
0.43/0
K. Doyle n 875.8
00/0
0.11/0
C. Savage n 880.8
00/0
0.43/0
Joel Pereira n 890
00/0
00/0
K. Ehibhatiomhan n 853.1
0.61/1
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Burton AlbionReading
57%Possession43%
16Shots10
4Shots on target3
3Shots off target3
9Blocked shots4
11Shots inside the box6
4Corners3
1Offsides5
12Fouls6
1Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
1Saves3
399Passes301
71%Pass accuracy62%

Burton Albion Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
B. Collins9000000006.2
U. Godwin-Malife9000001006
J. Moon9000101106.3
A. Hartridge9000000106.6
K. Lofthouse9000003206.9
G. Evans9010113108.3
T. Sibbick9000001207.3
J. Beesley90011013Y6.3
T. Shade9000323006.3
K. Chauke7400110206.9
J. McKiernan6400001206.9
A. Cannon sub2600000006.5
Dylan Williams sub1600000006.2

Reading Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Joel Pereira9000000107.2
A. Yiadom9000100507.7
P. O'Connor9000000107.2
D. Williams9000000307.2
L. Wing90012114Y7.2
R. Williams9000000007
C. Savage8400003206.6
K. Doyle8410111107.6
W. Keane6700000006
S. Patton6600001006.3
Benn David Ward2700000006.2
F. Burns sub6300000307.3
K. Ehibhatiomhan sub2410210007.2
K. Young sub2300000006.2
M. Ritchie sub1200000006.7
L. Fraser sub1200000106.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Burton Albion v Reading — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Burton AlbionWLDLW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1 conceded per game
ReadingDWWLD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Burton Albion 2 · 1 draw · Reading 3 · 3.33 goals/game
  • 2026-01-01 Reading 2–0 Burton Albion
  • 2025-01-28 Burton Albion 3–2 Reading
  • 2024-10-01 Reading 3–1 Burton Albion
  • 2024-04-20 Burton Albion 3–2 Reading
  • 2023-09-30 Reading 0–0 Burton Albion
  • 2018-01-30 Burton Albion 1–3 Reading
League standing · 2025/26
Burton Albion#17 pos54 pts46 pl-10 GD
Reading#12 pos63 pts46 pl+4 GD
Goals per game
Burton Albion scored1.09
Reading scored1.39
Burton Albion conceded1.3
Reading conceded1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Burton Albion and Reading?
In their last 6 meetings, Burton Albion won 2, Reading won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Burton Albion and Reading?
Recent form — Burton Albion 2W 1D 2L; Reading 2W 2D 1L.

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