Match report
Peterborough Hold Reading to a 1–1 Draw in League One
Peterborough
1–1
FT
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
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17' Reading Card · Yellow CardKami DoyleFoul
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26' Reading Goal · Normal GoalDaniel Kyerewaa · Assist: J. Marriott -
53' Peterborough Card · Yellow CardArchie CollinsHandball
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53' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Morgan · On: D. Frith -
68' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Woods · On: G. Lindgren -
69' Reading subst · Substitution 1Off: Mamadi Camará · On: K. Abrefa -
69' Reading subst · Substitution 2Off: Kami Doyle · On: L. Fraser -
72' Reading Card · Yellow CardA. YiadomFoul
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74' Peterborough Card · Yellow CardH. LeonardFoul
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75' Reading subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Yiadom · On: Andre Garcia -
76' Reading subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Marriott · On: M. O'Mahony -
78' Peterborough Goal · Normal GoalG. Lindgren -
82' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Lisbie · On: C. Hayes -
85' Reading subst · Substitution 5Off: Charlie Savage · On: M. Ritchie -
90'+5 Reading Card · Yellow CardK. AbrefaFoul
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.