Match report

Reading Defeats Burton Albion 2-0 in League One Clash

Reading
Reading
2–0
FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion
Jan 1, 2026

Reading showcased strong form as they defeated Burton Albion 2-0 on Saturday in a crucial League One match. Goals from Jamie Marriott and Daniel Kyerewaa proved decisive, securing all three points for Reading. Despite several substitutions, Burton struggled to break down the resilient Reading defense.

Key Facts

  • • Reading 2-0 Burton Albion (League One)
  • • Jamie Marriott scored in the 18th minute with an assist from M. Ritchie
  • • Daniel Kyerewaa added another goal for Reading at the 37th minute
  • • Burton made three substitutions late in the game: F. Tavares off, S. Krubally on; N. Akoto off, J. Newall and Dylan Williams on

Lineups

Reading

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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)
  • 10 L. Wing (M)
  • 6 L. Fraser (M)
  • 30 M. Ritchie (M)
  • 29 K. Doyle (M)
  • 11 D. Kyerewaa (M)
  • 7 J. Marriott (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Stevens
  • 8 C. Savage
  • 9 K. Ehibhatiomhan
  • 28 M. Camara
  • 19 A. Garcia
  • 22 M. Stickland
  • 2 A. Ahmed

Burton Albion

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 24 B. Collins (G)
  • 5 T. Vancooten (D)
  • 12 G. Evans (D)
  • 16 A. Hartridge (D)
  • 15 K. Lofthouse (M)
  • 41 S. Krubally (M)
  • 4 K. Chauke (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 22 J. Larsson (F)
  • 9 J. Beesley (F)
  • 19 D. Williams (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 K. Dudek
  • 11 F. Tavares
  • 14 N. Akoto
  • 38 J. Newall
  • 39 J. Taroni
  • 50 J. Williamson
  • 56 Z. Scutt

Timeline

  1. Reading
    18' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Marriott · Assist: M. Ritchie
  2. Reading
    37' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    Daniel Kyerewaa
  3. Burton Albion
    52' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Krubally · On: F. Tavares
  4. Reading
    68' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Marriott · On: K. Ehibhatiomhan
  5. Reading
    77' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kami Doyle · On: Charlie Savage
  6. Reading
    77' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ritchie · On: Mamadi Camará
  7. Burton Albion
    79' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Vancooten · On: N. Akoto
  8. Burton Albion
    87' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dylan Williams · On: J. Newall
  9. Burton Albion
    87' Burton Albion subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Julian Larsson · On: J. Taroni
  10. Reading
    90'+1 Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Yiadom · On: Ashqar Ahmed

Match Stats

Stat Reading Burton Albion
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 77%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 6
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 449 410
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 1.63 0.39
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 355 316
Shots Inside Box 14 3
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reading took an early lead when Jamie Marriott found the back of the net in the 18th minute, giving them a crucial advantage
  • ▸ Daniel Kyerewaa's goal at the 37-minute mark solidified Reading’s dominance and effectively sealed the victory