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Reading

League One - 2024/2025

Reading Playing Style Analysis

Reading employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the League One, earning an overall performance rating of 49.6/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 46 matches in the 2024/2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

Reading's primary strengths lie in clinical finishing (90.9% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the League One for these aspects of play.

Areas for Tactical Development

Analysis reveals opportunities for improvement in defensive solidity (8.7% percentile), game dominance (20.9% percentile) . These represent the primary focus areas for Reading's tactical development.

Reading 2024/2025 Season Performance

In the 2024/2025 League One season, Reading has been analyzed across 46 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.23 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the League One.

With an average 51.8% ball possession, Reading demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Balanced approach across all areas

Overall Performance Rating: 49.6/100
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Key Strengths:
  • Clinical Finishing (90.9%)
Areas for Improvement:
  • Defensive Solidity (8.7%)
  • Game Dominance (20.9%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 46
Avg xG per Game 1.23
Avg Possession 51.8%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 1.09
Avg Possession 53.3%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.23 vs 1.25
39%
-1.3%
Non-Penalty xG
1.14 vs 1.17
39%
-2.1%
Expected Goals on Target
1.30 vs 1.20
65%
+7.8%
Goals per Game
1.7 vs 1.4
83%
+18.8%
Total Shots
11.3 vs 11.3
44%
+0.1%
Shots on Target
4.0 vs 3.9
52%
+3.2%
Shots Inside Box
6.0 vs 7.1
22%
-15.7%
Big Chances Created
1.6 vs 2.1
13%
-22.4%
Big Chances Missed
0.7 vs 1.4
0%
-47.7%
Assists
1.2 vs 1.0
70%
+13.1%
Key Passes
7.5 vs 7.8
44%
-3.3%
Possession %
51.8 vs 49.9
70%
+3.7%
Total Passes
383 vs 380
52%
+0.6%
Successful Passes
289 vs 280
61%
+3.2%
Pass Accuracy %
73.9 vs 71.5
61%
+3.3%
Long Passes
52.4 vs 53.2
44%
-1.6%
Successful Long Passes
27.6 vs 24.1
83%
+14.7%
Total Attacks
90.2 vs 94.5
30%
-4.5%
Dangerous Attacks
41.4 vs 44.2
30%
-6.3%
Corners
4.2 vs 4.9
17%
-14.2%
Total Crosses
15.5 vs 18.7
9%
-17.0%
Accurate Crosses
3.1 vs 4.3
9%
-28.1%
Successful Dribbles
5.3 vs 5.8
30%
-9.3%
Tackles
17.2 vs 16.1
78%
+6.5%
Interceptions
7.5 vs 8.0
30%
-6.2%
Duels Won
56.2 vs 57.4
35%
-2.1%
Fouls Committed
11.4 vs 11.7
30%
-2.6%
Offsides
2.1 vs 2.0
61%
+3.6%
Expected Goals Against
1.52 vs 1.24
91%
+23.0%
Expected Goal Difference
-0.44 vs 0.01
17%
-3498.5%
Shooting Performance
0.06 vs -0.05
87%
-229.3%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.12 vs 0.05
65%
+159.9%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.09 vs 1.25
L10
-12.6%
Non-Penalty xG
1.01 vs 1.17
L10
-13.4%
Expected Goals on Target
1.27 vs 1.20
L10
+6.0%
Goals per Game
1.9 vs 1.4
L10
+35.3%
Total Shots
10.7 vs 11.3
L10
-5.6%
Shots on Target
3.8 vs 3.9
L10
-3.0%
Shots Inside Box
5.2 vs 7.1
L10
-27.2%
Big Chances Created
1.5 vs 2.1
L10
-29.1%
Big Chances Missed
0.7 vs 1.4
L10
-51.6%
Assists
1.4 vs 1.0
L10
+32.7%
Key Passes
8.2 vs 7.8
L10
+5.7%
Possession %
53.3 vs 49.9
L10
+6.8%
Total Passes
373 vs 380
L10
-2.0%
Successful Passes
284 vs 280
L10
+1.5%
Pass Accuracy %
75.0 vs 71.5
L10
+4.8%
Long Passes
69.7 vs 53.2
L10
+31.0%
Successful Long Passes
28.7 vs 24.1
L10
+19.1%
Total Attacks
87.1 vs 94.5
L10
-7.8%
Dangerous Attacks
46.7 vs 44.2
L10
+5.6%
Corners
5.2 vs 4.9
L10
+6.9%
Total Crosses
18.0 vs 18.7
L10
-3.5%
Accurate Crosses
4.0 vs 4.3
L10
-7.4%
Successful Dribbles
4.0 vs 5.8
L10
-31.3%
Tackles
16.4 vs 16.1
L10
+1.7%
Interceptions
7.6 vs 8.0
L10
-4.6%
Duels Won
52.7 vs 57.4
L10
-8.2%
Fouls Committed
11.3 vs 11.7
L10
-3.6%
Offsides
2.2 vs 2.0
L10
+10.3%
Expected Goals Against
1.47 vs 1.24
L10
+19.2%
Expected Goal Difference
-0.48 vs 0.01
L10
-3753.0%
Shooting Performance
0.18 vs -0.05
L10
-488.3%
Expected Goals Prevented
-0.28 vs 0.05
L10
-705.0%

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Last 5 Results

03 May 2025
Reading 2 - 4 Barnsley
26 Apr 2025
Bristol Rovers 0 - 2 Reading
21 Apr 2025
Mansfield Town 1 - 5 Reading
18 Apr 2025
Reading 0 - 1 Lincoln City
12 Apr 2025
Northampton Town 0 - 0 Reading

Reading Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reading's playing style?

Reading employs a balanced approach across all areas playing style in the League One, with a performance rating of 49.6/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Reading's squad?

Reading's current squad consists of 41 players across all positions in the 2024/2025 League One season.

What are Reading's recent results?

Reading's most recent match was Reading 2-4 Barnsley on May 03, 2025.

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