Match report
Reading Defeats Stockport County 1-0 in League One
Reading
1–0
FT
Stockport County
Jan 4, 2026
In a tightly contested match at the Madejski Stadium, Reading defeated Stockport County 1-0 in League One. The only goal came from Lyle Wing in the 89th minute, securing Reading's win and frustrating Stockport's efforts to find an equalizer.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Reading 1–0 Stockport County
- • Goal Scorer: Lyle Wing (Reading)
- • Assist: Junior Dorsett A. (Reading)
- • Yellow Card: Paul O'Connor (Reading) for an argument in the 65th minute
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)
- 8 C. Savage (M)
- 30 M. Ritchie (M)
- 29 K. Doyle (M)
- 11 D. Kyerewaa (M)
- 7 J. Marriott (F)
Substitutes
- 25 J. Stevens
- 6 L. Fraser
- 9 K. Ehibhatiomhan
- 21 R. Williams
- 22 M. Stickland
- 28 M. Camara
- 39 A. Ahmed
Stockport County
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Hinchliffe (G)
- 31 J. Hunt (D)
- 33 B. Hills (D)
- 15 E. Pye (D)
- 14 T. Edun (D)
- 26 O. Norwood (M)
- 23 B. Osborn (M)
- 10 J. Fevrier (M)
- 11 M. Mothersille (M)
- 7 J. Diamond (M)
- 19 K. Wootton (F)
Substitutes
- 32 A. Wogan
- 5 J. Olowu
- 22 B. Andresson
- 27 O. Bailey
- 42 C. Edwards
- 48 C. Gardner
- 65 J. Astles
Timeline
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63' Reading subst · Substitution 1Off: Kami Doyle · On: L. Fraser
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63' Reading subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Ritchie · On: R. Williams
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65' Reading Card · Yellow CardP. O'Connor
Argument
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77' Reading subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Marriott · On: K. Ehibhatiomhan
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77' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Mothersille · On: B. Andresson
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86' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Fevrier · On: O. Bailey
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89' Reading Goal · Normal GoalL. Wing · Assist: J. R. Dorsett A.
Match Stats
| Stat | Reading | Stockport County |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 77% |
| Offsides | 3 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 15 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 507 | 440 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | 0.74 | 1.57 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 405 | 340 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 10 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The introduction of Kami Doyle and Michael Ritchie as substitutes marked a change in Reading's tactics, setting up the eventual goal.
- ▸ Lyle Wing's late goal in the 89th minute was pivotal, securing Reading's victory over Stockport County.