Reading vs Plymouth: Preview, H2H, Stats

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Reading vs Plymouth Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms

Reading welcome Plymouth to Madejski on 14 March 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing England League One schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.

Reading prefer a system that balances attack and defence.

Plymouth prefer a system that balances attack and defence.

Recent Form

Reading

D D W W L

Plymouth

W W W L L

Reading are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. The team should continue to build on their recent results.

However, Plymouth come into this match full of confidence after an outstanding run of results. Confidence should be high going into the next match.

Recent Form Home/Away

Reading (Home)

D W D D W

Plymouth (Away)

W W L W D
Reading's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.

There is little difference in Plymouth's performance across venues.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Reading

- - - - -

Plymouth

- - + - -

Reading are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.

However, Plymouth have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Reading (Home)

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Plymouth (Away)

- + - + -
Reading show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

Plymouth show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Reading

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Plymouth

+ + + + +

Reading have often featured in open games with several goals. Chances tend to be created at both ends.

In contrast, Plymouth's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Reading (Home)

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Plymouth (Away)

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There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Reading.

A big contrast, with Plymouth's home games producing significantly more goals.

Scoring Consistency

Reading

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Plymouth

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Reading show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.

Similarly, Plymouth have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Reading (Home)

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Plymouth (Away)

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Reading's ability to score has been consistent home and away.

There is little difference in Plymouth's scoring output across venues.

On average Reading scores 1.4 and concedes 1.1 goals in home matches, while Plymouth averagely scores 1.7 and concedes 1.4 goals in away matches.
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Reading vs Plymouth Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

On average Reading scores after every 7.9 shots, while Plymouth gets averagely 12.1 shots in a game.
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Reading vs Plymouth Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Reading fielded the below lineup in the last match against Port Vale: Pereira; Ward, Williams, O'Connor, Nyambe; Wing, Fraser; Young, Savage, Doyle; Marriott
In their last match against Cardiff City starting lineup of Plymouth was the following: Hazard; Harding, Mitchell, Ross, Edwards; Watts, Wiredu, Boateng, Curtis; Pepple, Tolaj
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