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Reading play host to Barnsley at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Royals are clearly on top, having won 15 and lost only 4 of the 29 games.
The last time the two teams met at Reading was more than a decade ago, in September 1998, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Cup match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2008/2009 | Sat 06 Dec | Barnsley | 0 - 1 | Reading | CHMP |
| 1998/1999 | Wed 23 Sep | Reading | 1-1 | Barnsley | LGEC |
| 1998/1999 | Tue 15 Sep | Barnsley | 3 - 0 | Reading | LGEC |
| 1996/1997 | Mon 31 Mar | Reading | 1 - 2 | Barnsley | CHMP |
| 1996/1997 | Wed 28 Aug | Barnsley | 3 - 0 | Reading | CHMP |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 13 Apr | Barnsley | 0 - 1 | Reading | CHMP |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 18 Nov | Reading | 0 - 0 | Barnsley | CHMP |
Recent respective form guides
Reading's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Royals have conceded a disappointing 7 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.
Barnsley's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Tykes have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Reading's total of 70 points from their 42 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Barnsley are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 46 points from 42 matches.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Reading | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Barnsley | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Royals to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Reading | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 6 home matches. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Barnsley | Not won in previous 4 away matches. No win in the 5 most recent games. |