Reading
5/10Wins
1.8Goals / game
0.7Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
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League OneMatchweek 4THE MATCH CENTREReading vs Mansfield Town match centre
Full time
5:0
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
J. Marriott35′
B. Ward40′
G. Earthy44′
J. Marriott58′
J. Brown80′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
ReadingMansfield Town
2.680Expected goals · API-Football1.380
7Shots on target5
20Total Shots11
54%Ball Possession46%
5Corner Kicks2
9Fouls16
1Yellow Cards0
—Red Cards—
5Goalkeeper Saves1
442Total passes372
340Passes accurate281
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Reading 0 reported
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Mansfield Town 0 reported
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Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Mansfield Town
4/10Wins
2.2Goals / game
2.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Mansfield Town’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Reading
10 matchesResults5 wins · 3 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.8
Goals conceded per game0.7
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
StevenageAway · League Cup3–0AFC WimbledonAway · League One0–0WycombeHome · EFL Trophy1–1LutonHome · League One3–4BromleyAway · League Cup1–1CharltonHome · Friendlies Clubs3–0Crawley TownAway · Friendlies Clubs1–0Newport CountyAway · Friendlies Clubs4–0WokingAway · Friendlies Clubs2–0GetafeAway · Friendlies Clubs0–1
Mansfield Town
10 matchesResults4 wins · 1 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game2.2
Goals conceded per game2.3
Games with 3+ goals9 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
LutonHome · League One5–2PeterboroughAway · League One1–2Manchester City U21Home · EFL Trophy1–4DoncasterHome · League One2–1Sheffield UtdHome · League Cup0–3DerbyHome · Friendlies Clubs1–3Alfreton TownAway · Friendlies Clubs4–0BarrowAway · Friendlies Clubs3–4CardiffHome · League One5–4PeterboroughAway · League One0–0
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Reading at home with Mansfield Town away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 03:57 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League One · 2026/27 · all league matches
ReadingMansfield Town
6Matches played7
10Points earned8
3Wins2
2.3Goals scored / match1.4
1.2Goals conceded / match1.9
3Clean sheets1
1Failed to score3
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Reading at home with Mansfield Town away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Reading
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Leam Richardson
- 1
J. PereiraG - 2
U. Godwin-MalifeD - 15
P. O'ConnorD - 16
B. WardD - 3
J. R. Dorsett A.D - 10
L. WingM - 4
A. RinomhotaM - 19
K. Lisbie - 17
G. EarthyM - 32
P. LaneM - 7
J. MarriottF
Substitutes (7)
25 · J. Stevens
23 · C. Masterson
11 · D. Kyerewaa
8 · C. Savage
9 · J. Reid
14 · R. Williams
18 · J. Brown
Mansfield Town
Confirmed formation3-1-4-2Nigel Clough
- 21
H. LewisG - 4
E. HewittD - 23
A. OshilajaD - 5
R. SweeneyD - 25
L. ReedM - 7
L. AkinsM - 22
N. Moriah-WelshM - 16
L. ThompsonM - 39
O. DodgsonM - 17
D. McGoldrickF - 18
R. OatesF
Substitutes (7)
2 · K. Knoyle
20 · F. Blake-Tracy
24 · R. Hendry
8 · L. Bolton
14 · M. Smith
19 · T. Roberts
10 · G. Maris
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Reading
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Pereira | 90 | 8.2 | — | 0 | — | 46 | — |
| Udoka Godwin-Malife | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 51 | — |
| Paudie O’Connor | 82 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 42 | — |
| Benn Ward | 90 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 56 | 1 |
| Jeriel Dorsett | 90 | 7.6 | — | 1 | 2 | 44 | — |
| Lewis Wing | 90 | 7.9 | — | 1 | — | 62 | 3 |
| Andy Rinomhota | 77 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 31 | 3 |
| Kyreece Lisbie | 82 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| George Earthy | 68 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 2 |
| Paddy Lane | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 19 | — |
| Jack Marriott | 68 | 8.2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | — |
| Randell Williams | 22 | 7.2 | — | 1 | — | 11 | — |
| Jacob Brown | 22 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | — |
| Charlie Savage | 13 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 11 | — |
| Conor Masterson | 8 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 19 | 1 |
| Daniel Kyerewaa | 8 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Jack Stevens | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamie Reid | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Mansfield Town
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Lewis | 90 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 21 | 1 |
| Elliott Hewitt | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 56 | 3 |
| Adedeji Oshilaja | 90 | 5.6 | — | 0 | — | 42 | 1 |
| Ryan Sweeney | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 47 | — |
| Louis Reed | 69 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Lucas Akins | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 49 | — |
| Nathan Moriah-Welsh | 45 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 9 | 2 |
| Liam Thompson | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Owen Dodgson | 90 | 7.9 | — | 0 | — | 34 | 1 |
| David McGoldrick | 68 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 3 | 18 | 2 |
| Rhys Oates | 76 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| Regan Hendry | 45 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 20 | — |
| George Maris | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 10 | — |
| Frazer Blake-Tracy | 22 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Tyler Roberts | 21 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 7 | — |
| Luke Bolton | 14 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Kyle Knoyle | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stephen McLaughlin | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michael Smith | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗League One table
Current standings · League One. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bradford | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 15 | WWWLL |
| 2 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 14 | DDWWW |
| 3 |  Stockport County | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 13 | WDLWL |
| 4 |  Plymouth | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 13 | LWWWL |
| 5 |  Cambridge United | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 13 | DDWDW |
| 6 |  Huddersfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 12 | LDDWW |
| 7 |  Burton Albion | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 12 | WDLDW |
| 8 |  AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 12 | DDWWL |
| 9 | Reading | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 11 | DWLWW |
| 10 |  Oxford United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 11 | DWWLW |
| 11 |  Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 10 | WLDWL |
| 12 |  Wycombe | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 16 | -3 | 10 | DWWDL |
| 13 |  Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 9 | LWWDD |
| 14 |  Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 9 | DWLWD |
| 15 |  Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 8 | LDLLW |
| 16 |  Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 8 | LLDWL |
| 17 | Mansfield Town | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 8 | DDLLW |
| 18 |  Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 8 | DLLWW |
| 19 |  Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 18 | -10 | 8 | WDLLL |
| 20 |  Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 7 | LLDDW |
| 21 |  Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 6 | WLLDD |
| 22 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 6 | DDDLD |
| 23 |  Peterborough | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 5 | LLDLD |
| 24 |  Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 4 | LDLWL |
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