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Reading XI vs Notts County

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  • TRANSFERAbrefa goes out on loan3 Sep · Loan
  • MANAGERL. Richardson appointed manager2 Sep
  • TRANSFERReid signs from Stevenage30 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFEREvans returns from loan30 Aug · Return from loan
  • TRANSFERKnight joins on loan from Portsmouth27 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERMasterson signs from Gillingham24 Aug · Free agent
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Reading predicted lineup vs Notts CountyMOST USED XI

Reading's expected lineup at home to Notts County in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches: Pereira in goal, a back five of O'Connor, Ward, Godwin-Malife, Roberts and Dorsett, and Marriott and Lane further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

  1. DEFWard
  2. MIDWing
  3. FWDLane

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 21 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 9 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Reading, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Head Coach
L. Richardson
Since Sept 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 21 of last 30
4-2-3-1
70%
3-4-2-1
20%
4-4-2
10%

Most Common Reading Starting XI

Based on 9 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

Set piece takers
This season
  • MIDWing0/1 penalties scored
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  • RReidfrom StevenageTransferAUG '26
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Stats & Facts

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What is Reading's expected lineup today?
Reading's expected lineup at home to Notts County in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches: Pereira in goal, a back five of O'Connor, Ward, Godwin-Malife, Roberts and Dorsett, and Marriott and Lane further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Pereira, O'Connor, Ward, Godwin-Malife, Roberts, Dorsett, Wing, Rinomhota, Stokes, Marriott, Lane.
Who started Reading's last match?
Reading's starting XI on 15 Sept 2026 in the EFL Cup (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira, A. Ahmed, P. O'Connor, C. Masterson, H. Roberts, L. Fraser, C. Savage, R. Williams, J. Stokes, D. Kyerewaa, J. Reid.
What was Reading's last result?
Reading lost to Brentford 1–2 on 15 Sept 2026.
When did Reading last win?
Reading last won on 5 Sept 2026, beating Blackpool 3–1.
Who takes penalties for Reading?
L. Wing has taken the most penalties for Reading this season, scoring 0 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Reading in the 2026-27 season?
Joel Pereira leads with 8 starts for Reading across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
What formation does Reading use most often?
Reading have used a 4-2-3-1 in 9 of their 9 matches in the 2026-27 season.
Which Reading goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Joel Pereira has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Reading in the 2026-27 season, starting 8 matches.
Which Reading defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Paudie O’Connor has made the most starts as defender for Reading in the 2026-27 season, starting 7 matches.
Which Reading midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Lewis Wing has made the most starts as midfielder for Reading in the 2026-27 season, starting 6 matches.
Which Reading forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
J. Marriott has made the most starts as forward for Reading in the 2026-27 season, starting 5 matches.
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