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English League One · 2026/27 · MW 4Wednesday, 2 September 2026 · 20:00 UK
ReadingHomeCoach: L. Richardson
5 - 0
HT 3-0
Full time
Mansfield TownAwayCoach: Nigel Clough
Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire (24,200)Referee: T. ReevesWeather: Overcast, 18°C, 18km/h wind

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
ReadingStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Marriott
EarthyLisbieLane
RinomhotaWing
Godwin-MalifeA.O'ConnorWard
Pereira
Bench
8. C. Savage9. J. Reid11. D. Kyerewaa14. R. Williams18. J. Brown23. C. Masterson25. J. Stevens
Coach: Leam Richardson
Mansfield TownStarting XI · 3-1-4-2
Lewis
HewittSweeneyOshilaja
Reed
AkinsThompsonMoriah-WelshDodgson
McGoldrickOates
Bench
2. K. Knoyle3. S. McLaughlin8. L. Bolton10. G. Maris14. M. Smith19. T. Roberts20. F. Blake-Tracy24. R. Hendry
Coach: Nigel Clough

Match events

  1. 35'⚽GoalJack Marriottassist: Jeriel Dorsett
  2. 40'⚽GoalBenn Ward
  3. 44'⚽GoalGeorge Earthyassist: Kyreece Joshua Lisbie
  4. 45'↔SubstitutionOff George Maris ↔ On Nathan Daniel Moriah-Welsh
  5. 45'↔SubstitutionOff Regan·Hendry ↔ On Liam Thompson
  6. 58'⚽GoalJack Marriottassist: Lewis Wing
  7. 68'↔SubstitutionOff Jacob Brown ↔ On Jack Marriott
  8. 68'↔SubstitutionOff Randell Williams ↔ On George Earthy
  9. 68'↔SubstitutionOff Tyler Roberts ↔ On Louis Reed
  10. 69'↔SubstitutionOff Frazer Blake-Tracy ↔ On David McGoldrick
  11. 72'🟨YellowJoel Pereira
  12. 76'↔SubstitutionOff Luke Bolton ↔ On Rhys Oates
  13. 77'↔SubstitutionOff Charlie Savage ↔ On Andy Rinomhota
  14. 80'⚽GoalJacob Brownassist: Randell Williams
  15. 82'↔SubstitutionOff Daniel·Kyerewaa ↔ On Kyreece Joshua Lisbie
  16. 82'↔SubstitutionOff Conor Masterson ↔ On Paudie O’Connor

Match statistics

Reading
Stat
Mansfield Town
  • 54%Possession46%
  • 20Shots11
  • 7Shots on target5
  • 8Shots off target4
  • 5Shots blocked2
  • 17Shots inside box7
  • 3Shots outside box4
  • 445Total passes374
  • 342Passes accurate282
  • 9Fouls16
  • 5Corners2
  • 0Offsides2
  • 1Yellow cards0
  • 0Red cards0
  • 5Saves1
  • 15Free Kicks8

Reading, last 5

  1. D22 Aug@AFC Wimbledon0-0
  2. L15 AugvsLuton Town3-4
  3. L2 MayvsBlackpool0-1
  4. D25 Apr@Rotherham United1-1
  5. L18 AprvsCardiff City1-3

Mansfield Town, last 5

  1. W30 AugvsLuton Town5-2
  2. L22 Aug@Peterborough United1-2
  3. W15 AugvsDoncaster Rovers2-1
  4. W2 MayvsCardiff City5-4
  5. D28 Apr@Peterborough United0-0

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
5
Meetings
3
Reading wins
1
Draws
1
Mansfield Town wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Reading v Mansfield Town?
Reading 5-0 Mansfield Town, played 2 September 2026 in the English League One 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Reading led 3-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Mansfield Town?
Across 5 meetings in our archive, Reading have won 3, Mansfield Town have won 1, with 1 draws.
Where is Reading v Mansfield Town played?
Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire - Reading's home ground.