Match report

Reading Defeats Burton Albion 2-1 in League One Clash

Burton Albion
Burton Albion
1–2
FT
Reading
Reading
Mar 17, 2026

Reading overcame Burton Albion 2-1 in a spirited match, securing a crucial three points in League One. The Royals dominated the second half, overcoming an early goal from G. Evans. Kami Doyle and K. Ehibhatiomhan scored for Reading, while Burton's J. Beesley received a yellow card late in the match.

Key Facts

  • • G. Evans scored for Burton Albion at the 25th minute
  • • Kami Doyle equalized for Reading at the 33rd minute
  • • K. Ehibhatiomhan secured the win for Reading at the 88th minute
  • • J. Beesley of Burton Albion was shown a yellow card at the 90th+6 minute

Lineups

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 2 U. Godwin-Malife (D)
  • 18 J. Moon (D)
  • 16 A. Hartridge (D)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 12 G. Evans (M)
  • 6 T. Sibbick (M)
  • 7 J. J. McKiernan (F)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)
  • 10 T. Shade (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 42 A. Cannon
  • 5 T. Vancooten
  • 19 D. Williams
  • 29 K. Adom
  • 3 J. Armer
  • 11 F. Tavares

Reading

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pereira (G)
  • 17 A. Yiadom (D)
  • 15 P. O'Connor (D)
  • 33 D. Williams (D)
  • 16 B. Ward (D)
  • 10 L. Wing (M)
  • 8 C. Savage (M)
  • 29 K. Doyle (M)
  • 27 W. Keane (M)
  • 21 R. Williams (M)
  • 57 S. Patton (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 H. Rhone
  • 32 P. Lane
  • 12 F. Burns
  • 30 M. Ritchie
  • 6 L. Fraser
  • 9 K. Ehibhatiomhan
  • 19 K. Young

Timeline

  1. Burton Albion
    25' Burton Albion Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Evans · Assist: J. Beesley
  2. Reading
    27' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Ward · On: F. Burns
  3. Reading
    33' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    Kami Doyle · Assist: L. Wing
  4. Burton Albion
    64' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. J. McKiernan · On: A. Cannon
  5. Reading
    66' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Patton · On: K. Ehibhatiomhan
  6. Reading
    67' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Keane · On: K. Young
  7. Burton Albion
    74' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Chauke · On: Dylan Williams
  8. Reading
    77' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    L. Wing

    Foul

  9. Reading
    84' Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kami Doyle · On: M. Ritchie
  10. Reading
    84' Reading subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Charlie Savage · On: L. Fraser
  11. Reading
    88' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Ehibhatiomhan
  12. Burton Albion
    90'+6 Burton Albion Card · Yellow Card
    J. Beesley

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Burton Albion Reading
Fouls 12 6
Pass Accuracy 71% 62%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 399 301
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 9 4
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 285 187
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Burton Albion took an early lead with G. Evans' goal in the 25th minute, giving them a boost of confidence
  • ▸ Reading leveled the game at 1-1 with Kami Doyle's goal in the 33rd minute, marking a shift in momentum
  • ▸ K. Ehibhatiomhan's goal in the 88th minute solidified Reading's victory, ensuring they took all three points in a crucial League One clash