Reading vs Notts County

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League One · Sep 19, 2026 · 14:00

Final score: Reading 2–0 Notts County

Match preview

League One action continues this Friday as Reading host Notts County, with both sides desperate for their first points of the new season. Both clubs endured identical opening day defeats, conceding three goals and scoring two, suggesting a shared vulnerability at the back and a willingness to attack. This early-season clash at the Select Car Leasing Stadium presents a crucial opportunity for either team to kickstart their campaign and avoid an early struggle.

Reading, with the home advantage, will be looking to capitalise on the predicted 35% win probability in their favour. Their opening day loss will undoubtedly fuel a desire for a strong performance in front of their home support. Notts County, despite being marginal underdogs with a 30% win probability, will arrive with equal determination to put their initial setback behind them. Fans can expect an open game, with both managers likely to push for goals, making for an intriguing tactical battle. The midfield duel and the sharpness of each team's attacking players will be key in determining who claims these vital early points.

Standings

Reading: #6 · 15 Pts · 9 P (4W 3D 2L)
Notts County: #22 · 7 Pts · 8 P (1W 4D 3L)

Recent form

Reading

L Sep 12, 2026: Cambridge United 2–1 Reading
W Sep 5, 2026: Reading 3–1 Blackpool
W Sep 2, 2026: Reading 5–0 Mansfield Town
D Aug 22, 2026: AFC Wimbledon 0–0 Reading
L Aug 15, 2026: Reading 3–4 Luton

Notts County

L Sep 12, 2026: Notts County 0–1 Bradford
D Sep 5, 2026: Huddersfield 1–1 Notts County
D Sep 1, 2026: Doncaster 1–1 Notts County
W Aug 29, 2026: Notts County 2–1 Burton Albion
D Aug 22, 2026: Luton 2–2 Notts County

Head-to-head

2026-09-19T14:00:00+00:00: Reading 2–0 Notts County

Match events

24' Card Yellow Card — Hindolo Mustapha (Notts County)
49' Goal Normal Goal — J. Marriott (Reading) (assists: H. Roberts)
59' subst Substitution 1 — D. Lipsiuc (Notts County) (assists: R. Longelo-Mbule)
59' subst Substitution 2 — J. Evans (Notts County) (assists: M. Palmer)
59' subst Substitution 3 — H. Mustapha (Notts County) (assists: C. Grant)
59' subst Substitution 4 — D. Kanu (Notts County) (assists: L. Smyth)
72' Goal Normal Goal — J. Marriott (Reading) (assists: K. Lisbie)
76' subst Substitution 1 — H. Roberts (Reading) (assists: R. Williams)
76' subst Substitution 2 — J. Marriott (Reading) (assists: J. Brown)
76' subst Substitution 5 — O. Cooper (Notts County) (assists: C. Roberts)
90'+5 Card Yellow Card — Paddy Lane (Reading)
90'+1 Card Yellow Card — Kyreece Lisbie (Reading)
90'+3 subst Substitution 3 — K. Lisbie (Reading) (assists: D. Kyerewaa)
90'+4 subst Substitution 4 — G. Earthy (Reading) (assists: C. Savage)