Match report

Barnsley Stuns Reading 4-2 in League One Clash

Reading
Reading
2–4
FT
Barnsley
Barnsley
May 3, 2025

Barnsley stunned Reading with a comprehensive 4-2 victory in their crucial League One match. Despite trailing early on, Barnsley capitalized on several key moments to secure an impressive win over the Royals.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Reading 2 - 4 Barnsley
  • • S. Humphrys scored first for Barnsley in the 52nd minute, assisted by Josh Earl.
  • • J. Russell extended Barnsley's lead with a goal in the 57th minute, assisted by B. Cotter.
  • • L. Wing pulled one back for Reading with a goal in the 67th minute, assisted by B. Bodin.
  • • D. Keillor-Dunn scored twice for Barnsley in the 79th and 85th minutes.
  • • Barnsley secured their lead with late goals from D. Keillor-Dunn and a consolation goal by Reading's B. Bodin in stoppage time.

Lineups

Reading

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 Joel Pereira (G)
  • 14 T. Rushesha (D)
  • 27 A. Mbengue (D)
  • 24 T. Bindon (D)
  • 30 A. Garcia (D)
  • 7 H. Knibbs (M)
  • 29 L. Wing (M)
  • 8 C. Savage (M)
  • 20 C. Campbell (F)
  • 19 J. Wareham (F)
  • 9 K. Ehibhatiomhan (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Yiadom
  • 10 B. Bodin
  • 3 J. Dorsett
  • 28 Mamadi Camará
  • 11 T. Carroll
  • 38 M. Stickland
  • 1 D. Button

Barnsley

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 18 J. Gauci (G)
  • 20 D. Lembikisa (D)
  • 6 M. de Gevigney (D)
  • 4 M. Roberts (D)
  • 32 J. Earl (D)
  • 30 J. Bland (M)
  • 48 L. Connell (M)
  • 3 J. Russell (M)
  • 2 B. Cotter (F)
  • 40 D. Keillor-Dunn (F)
  • 44 S. Humphrys (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 C. O'Keeffe
  • 36 M. Watters
  • 8 A. Phillips
  • 31 K. Graham
  • 21 C. McCarthy
  • 42 L. Alker
  • 51 K. Flavell

Timeline

  1. Barnsley
    52' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Humphrys · Assist: Josh Earl
  2. Reading
    57' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Rushesha · On: A. Yiadom
  3. Reading
    57' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Ehibhatiomhan · On: B. Bodin
  4. Barnsley
    57' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Russell · Assist: B. Cotter
  5. Reading
    60' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    A. Yiadom

    Foul

  6. Reading
    67' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Wing · Assist: B. Bodin
  7. Barnsley
    71' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Humphrys · On: C. O'Keeffe
  8. Barnsley
    75' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    L. Connell

    Foul

  9. Barnsley
    76' Barnsley Card · Yellow Card
    J. Russell

    Time wasting

  10. Barnsley
    79' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Keillor-Dunn · Assist: J. Bland
  11. Barnsley
    82' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Connell · On: Adam Phillips
  12. Reading
    82' Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Campbell · On: Mamadi Camará
  13. Barnsley
    82' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Cotter · On: M. Watters
  14. Barnsley
    85' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Keillor-Dunn
  15. Reading
    90'+4 Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Bodin
  16. Reading
    90' Reading subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Charlie Savage · On: Tom Carroll
  17. Barnsley
    90' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Keillor-Dunn · On: K. Graham

Match Stats

Stat Reading Barnsley
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 75% 72%
Offsides 2 7
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 12
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 377 335
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 1
Shots on Target 4 9
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 281 242
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barnsley took the lead through S. Humphrys, followed by a quick second goal from J. Russell that set the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Despite Reading's response with a goal from L. Wing in the 67th minute, Barnsley responded strongly, scoring two goals within six minutes to cement their advantage.