Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Reading (12th, 63 pts) held a 28-point advantage over Northampton Town (24th, 35 pts). Reading's recent output lagged their position: 23rd on form over five rounds while 12th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.85/1.61 for Northampton Town and 1.39/1.3 for Reading (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
Northampton Town had been beaten in three straight games.
The head-to-head ledger counts 6 games: 1 Northampton Town win, 3 for Reading, 2 draws, at 2.83 goals per meeting. History backs the host here — 67% of the meetings won by the home side.
Sixfields Stadium in Northampton staged the fixture, a ground that holds 7,798.
Goal scorers
Reading: Jack Marriott (55'), Will Keane (58')
Key stats
Possession: Northampton Town 42% · Reading 58% · Total shots: 14-10 · On target: 5-6 · Corners: 9-3