Match report

Reading Defeats Wycombe 3-2 in League One Thriller

Reading
Reading
3–2
FT
Wycombe
Wycombe
Feb 14, 2026

Reading held off a spirited Wycombe comeback to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory in their League One clash. J. Marriott was instrumental, netting all three goals for Reading, while D. Casey and A. Hagelskjaer scored for Wycombe. Despite facing challenges from the visitors, Reading managed to maintain

Key Facts

  • • Reading: J. Marriott (8', 44', 74')
  • • Wycombe: D. Casey (50'), A. Hagelskjaer (72')
  • • Reading's K. Young and P. O'Connor received yellow cards in the first half.
  • • Wycombe had multiple substitutions to try and turn the tide, including the late introduction of B. Fink for C. Woodrow.

Lineups

Reading

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pereira (G)
  • 17 A. Yiadom (D)
  • 15 P. O'Connor (D)
  • 16 B. Ward (D)
  • 3 J. R. Dorsett A. (D)
  • 6 L. Fraser (M)
  • 10 L. Wing (M)
  • 32 P. Lane (M)
  • 29 K. Doyle (M)
  • 19 K. Young (M)
  • 7 J. Marriott (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Stevens
  • 5 H. Roberts
  • 12 F. Burns
  • 8 C. Savage
  • 30 M. Ritchie
  • 24 R. Nyambe
  • 9 K. Ehibhatiomhan

Wycombe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 50 W. Norris (G)
  • 23 N. Huggins (D)
  • 17 D. Casey (D)
  • 45 A. Hagelskjaer (D)
  • 3 D. Harvie (D)
  • 10 L. Leahy (M)
  • 5 A. Morley (M)
  • 7 A. Quitirna (M)
  • 12 C. Woodrow (M)
  • 28 L. Harris (M)
  • 44 F. Onyedinma (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. van Sas
  • 2 J. Grimmer
  • 9 B. Fink
  • 21 J. Mullins
  • 20 E. Henderson
  • 77 A. Vidigal
  • 6 T. Allen

Timeline

  1. Reading
    8' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Marriott · Assist: L. Wing
  2. Reading
    31' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    K. Young

    Foul

  3. Reading
    44' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Marriott
  4. Wycombe
    46' Wycombe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Luke Leahy · On: E. Henderson
  5. Wycombe
    50' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Casey
  6. Reading
    64' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    P. O'Connor

    Foul

  7. Wycombe
    66' Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    L. Harris

    Foul

  8. Wycombe
    72' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hagelskjaer · Assist: C. Woodrow
  9. Reading
    73' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Lane · On: H. Roberts
  10. Reading
    73' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Young · On: Charlie Savage
  11. Reading
    74' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Marriott · Assist: Charlie Savage
  12. Wycombe
    78' Wycombe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Morley · On: J. Mullins
  13. Wycombe
    78' Wycombe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Harris · On: A. Vidigal
  14. Reading
    87' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Yiadom · On: R. Nyambe
  15. Reading
    87' Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Marriott · On: K. Ehibhatiomhan
  16. Wycombe
    88' Wycombe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Huggins · On: J. Grimmer
  17. Wycombe
    88' Wycombe subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Woodrow · On: B. Fink
  18. Wycombe
    90'+3 Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    A. Vidigal

    Argument

  19. Reading
    90'+6 Reading subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Ward · On: F. Burns

Match Stats

Stat Reading Wycombe
Fouls 15 9
Pass Accuracy 63% 80%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 24
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 253 458
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 9
Shots on Target 4 10
xG 0.87 2.80
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 159 368
Shots Inside Box 7 20
Saves 8 1
Shots Outside Box 0 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reading took an early lead when J. Marriott scored from L. Wing's assist in the 8th minute.
  • ▸ Wycombe responded strongly, reducing Reading’s lead to a single goal with strikes by D. Casey and A. Hagelskjaer in quick succession (50' & 72').
  • ▸ J. Marriott sealed Reading's victory with his third goal of the match just two minutes after Wycombe equalized.