Match report

Peterborough Hold Reading to a 1–1 Draw in League One

Peterborough
Peterborough
1–1
FT
Reading
Reading
Dec 29, 2025

Peterborough managed to hold Reading to a 1-1 draw at the ABAX Stadium. Daniel Kyerewaa gave Reading an early lead, but G. Lindgren's late goal ensured Peterborough did not drop points in their bid for promotion.

Key Facts

  • • Daniel Kyerewaa scored for Reading at 26 minutes with a pass from J. Marriott.
  • • G. Lindgren equalized for Peterborough with a goal at 78 minutes.
  • • Kami Doyle and Archie Collins received yellow cards early in the match, followed by A. Yiadom and H. Leonard later on.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams as they searched for an advantage.

Lineups

Peterborough

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bass (G)
  • 30 P. Kioso (D)
  • 12 T. Lees (D)
  • 26 D. Okagbue (D)
  • 2 C. Johnston (D)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 28 M. Garbett (M)
  • 24 J. Morgan
  • 16 B. Woods (M)
  • 17 K. Lisbie (M)
  • 27 H. Leonard (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 V. Reyes
  • 33 J. Dornelly
  • 11 D. Frith
  • 18 C. Hayes
  • 19 G. Lindgren
  • 22 D. O'Brien-Brady
  • 29 T. O'Connor

Reading

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pereira (G)
  • 17 A. Yiadom (D)
  • 12 F. Burns (D)
  • 15 P. O'Connor (D)
  • 3 J. R. Dorsett A. (D)
  • 28 M. Camara (M)
  • 10 L. Wing (M)
  • 8 C. Savage (M)
  • 11 D. Kyerewaa (M)
  • 7 J. Marriott (F)
  • 29 K. Doyle (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Stevens
  • 2 K. Abrefa
  • 6 L. Fraser
  • 19 A. Garcia
  • 20 M. O'Mahony
  • 22 M. Stickland
  • 30 M. Ritchie

Timeline

  1. Reading
    17' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    Kami Doyle

    Foul

  2. Reading
    26' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    Daniel Kyerewaa · Assist: J. Marriott
  3. Peterborough
    53' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    Archie Collins

    Handball

  4. Peterborough
    53' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Morgan · On: D. Frith
  5. Peterborough
    68' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Woods · On: G. Lindgren
  6. Reading
    69' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mamadi Camará · On: K. Abrefa
  7. Reading
    69' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kami Doyle · On: L. Fraser
  8. Reading
    72' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    A. Yiadom

    Foul

  9. Peterborough
    74' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    H. Leonard

    Foul

  10. Reading
    75' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Yiadom · On: Andre Garcia
  11. Reading
    76' Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Marriott · On: M. O'Mahony
  12. Peterborough
    78' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Lindgren
  13. Peterborough
    82' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Lisbie · On: C. Hayes
  14. Reading
    85' Reading subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Charlie Savage · On: M. Ritchie
  15. Reading
    90'+5 Reading Card · Yellow Card
    K. Abrefa

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Peterborough Reading
Fouls 5 18
Pass Accuracy 89% 67%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 3
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 529 274
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 3.08 0.55
Shots off Target 8 0
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 471 184
Shots Inside Box 14 1
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reading took the lead with a goal from Daniel Kyerewaa in the 26th minute, which gave them momentum initially.
  • ▸ Peterborough's equalizer by G. Lindgren in the 78th minute was crucial as it halted Reading’s progress and secured a share of points for Peterborough.