League One 2026-2722nd10 pts from 13 games
RecordW2 D4 L7Goal difference -12
Relegation−2 pts to safetybehind Doncaster (20th)
Form
last 5 league games
xG per game1.43v1.58created v conceded
Next gameReading (H)Sat 7 Nov
Current formUnderperforming−1.5 pts v the chances · 5 games under SavageProjected finish18th53 pts (80%: 44–63)Relegation chance18%play-offs 0% · top 2 0%Next league gamePlymouth (A)W29% D24% L47% · lean lossGames leftW12 D8 L13expected from 33 · should win 4Pace from here1.31pts a game · v 0.77 so far
Every game · 2024-25 · Darren Ferguson
L Sat 23 Nov 2024
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2Reading
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Too close to call (2.28 vs 2.15 xG), but Posh came off worse.

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The match story

Every shot, the xG race and the momentum, minute by minute. The graphics follow the story as you scroll — hover or tap a shot for its details.

Posh0 KO 0Reading
xG racePosh Reading
Momentum · Posh above the line

Kick-off

Posh v Reading

League One, at home. Posh line up 4-2-3-1 under Darren Ferguson; Reading go 4-3-3.

Goal · 0–1

9' KNIBBS scores for Reading

Harvey Knibbs scores from a set piece, a 0.44 xG chance.

Goal · 0–2

23' KNIBBS scores for Reading

Harvey Knibbs scores in open play, a 0.37 xG chance. Assist: Charlie Savage.

15–30' · momentum

Posh on top

Posh had the upper hand in 11 of the 14 minutes where either side was on top.

30–45' · momentum

Posh on top

Posh had the upper hand in 12 of the 17 minutes where either side was on top.

Half-time

Half-time: Posh 0–2 Reading

First-half xG: Posh 1.59, Reading 1.48. Shots: Posh 11, Reading 6.

Goal · 1–2

90' FERNANDEZ scores for Posh

Emmanuel Fernandez scores in open play, a 9% chance (0.09 xG). Assist: Christopher Conn-Clarke.

Full-time

Full-time: Posh 1–2 Reading

On paper: Too close to call (2.28 vs 2.15 xG), but Posh came off worse. Shots: Posh 21, Reading 17.

The numbers

Posh on the left, Reading on the right. The bar is the Posh share.

POSSESSION62%38%
xG2.282.15
xG ON TARGET1.351.65
SHOTS2117
ON TARGET66
BIG CHANCES33
BOX TOUCHES3824
PASSES532330
CORNERS102
TACKLES1020
INTERCEPTIONS109
DUELS WON4437
COUNTER-ATTACK SHOTS01

Stand-out players

Posh's top performers by player rating, with the numbers behind them.

7.6Emmanuel Fernandez
90 mins
  • 1 goal
  • 1.01 xG
  • 5 box touches
7.0Archie Collins
90 mins
  • 5 recoveries
  • 3 chances created
  • 3 interceptions
6.8James Dornelly
60 mins
  • 3 recoveries
  • 3 clearances
6.7Jack Sparkes
85 mins
  • 5 recoveries
  • 2 chances created
  • 2 clearances
6.6Joel Randall
90 mins
  • 2 dribbles
  • 2 box touches
6.3Ricky-Jade Jones
90 mins
  • 0.35 xG
  • 8 box touches
  • 2 chances created

Goals

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