Reading FC
Football England - EFL League One Select Car Leasing Stadium Sun 4 Jan 10:00
Stockport County FC
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  5. Lineups
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  7. Table

League One Betting Preview: Reading vs Stockport

Reading host Stockport at Select Car Leasing Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Sunday 4 January.

Go For Royals With Some Insurance

The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Reading at 0.0 against Stockport. The odds of -125 can be taken, knowing that there will be money back if the contest ends all square.

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Previous H2H Encounter Ended 1-1

Reading won 2-0 when hosting Burton Albion at Select Car Leasing Stadium in their last league game. That means it’s now been two League One home wins on the spin.

Stockport County played Northampton Town on the road in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at Sixfields Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Stockport boast an unbeaten record in the past three matches against Reading, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Edgeley Park. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two Stockport victories and one draw.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Stockport logo Stockport 31 15 8 8 42 36 6 42:36 53
8 Reading logo Reading 32 12 11 9 47 42 5 47:42 47
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Confirmed Lineups

Reading confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira (GK), Andy Yiadom, Finley Burns, Paudie O'Connor, Jeriel Dorsett, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Matt Ritchie, Kamari Doyle, Daniel Kyerewaa, Jack Marriott.

Stockport confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ben Hinchliffe (GK), Jack Hunt, Brad Hills, Ethan Pye, Tayo Edun, Oliver Norwood, Ben Osborn, Jayden Fevrier, Malik Mothersille, Jack Diamond, Kyle Wootton.

Reading vs Stockport Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Reading vs Stockport betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

We think Reading are a good bet at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap for this League One game. This selection makes appeal at odds of -125, with a win expected for the home team.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of League One stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Reading vs Stockport league stats:

  • The 0.0 line has been covered by Reading in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The 0.0 line has been covered by Reading in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The 0.0 line has been covered by Reading in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Stockport in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Stockport in 3 of their last 5 games.
Reading 0.0 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Reading Reading logo 1 - 0 Stockport logo Stockport

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Reading to win 1-0. The odds of +600 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Marriott to Score +195 BetMGM logo

Jack Marriott (Reading) has been on the scoresheet in back-to-back League One matches on home soil. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +195 which will hopefully see him find the net.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Reading 0.0 +110
Total Goals Under 2.5 -125
Anytime Goalscorer Jack Marriott +195

Take a bet builder that incorporates Reading to cover the 0.0 Asian Handicap, less than three goals in total together with Jack Marriott (Reading) to score at any time.

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Reading vs Stockport Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Predicting a Close-Run Battle

This League One encounter sees Reading available at +150 and Stockport County priced at +163 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +240 about the draw.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Stockport are +215 here and the draw is +120, with Reading on offer at +195.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Unders or Overs happens. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -141 on the BTTS market.

The best betting apps always do a great job when it comes to League One matches. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Jack Marriott Favourite to Score the First Goal

Jack Marriott is priced at +430 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +200 to find the net anytime.

Player Goals
Jack Marriott (Reading)
First
+200
Anytime
+430
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Lewis Wing (Reading)
First
+220
Anytime
+525
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Kyle Wootton (Stockport)
First
+220
Anytime
+475
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Malik Mothersille (Stockport)
First
+255
Anytime
+525
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Last Ten Reading Home Matches Have Led to Five Wins

Reading have five victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Stockport have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous three matches. Dave Challinor's team have collected five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Stockport overcame Reading 3-1 when the sides last met at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Reading logo Reading Home Stats 5-3-2 2.50 1.50 1.00 4 6 7 3
Stockport logo Stockport Away Stats 5-3-2 2.70 1.50 1.20 6 4 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Reading logo Reading League Stats
Stockport logo Stockport League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Reading vs Stockport Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Reading vs Stockport before you bet. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for League One and the newest injury information.

Reading Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Stockport Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Reading Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Joel Pereira
17 Andy Yiadom 12 Finley Burns 15 Paudie O'Connor 3 Jeriel Dorsett
10 Lewis Wing 8 Charlie Savage
30 Matt Ritchie 29 Kamari Doyle 11 Daniel Kyerewaa
7 Jack Marriott
1 Ben Hinchliffe
31 Jack Hunt 33 Brad Hills 15 Ethan Pye 14 Tayo Edun
26 Oliver Norwood 23 Ben Osborn
10 Jayden Fevrier 11 Malik Mothersille 7 Jack Diamond
19 Kyle Wootton

Stockport Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Reading Substitutes

  • 6Liam Fraser
  • 9Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
  • 21Randell Williams
  • 22Michael Stickland
  • 25Jack Stevens
  • 28Mamadi Camara
  • 39Ashqar Ahmed

Stockport Substitutes

  • 5Joseph Olowu
  • 22Benony Andresson
  • 27Odin Bailey
  • 32Andrew Wogan
  • 42Corey Edwards
  • 48Che Gardner
  • 65Joe Astles

Previous Reading Lineups

01 Jan League One
Reading 2-0 Burton
29 Dec League One
Peterborough 1-1 Reading
26 Dec League One
Plymouth 1-4 Reading
18 Dec League One
Reading 3-2 Luton
13 Dec League One
Bradford 2-0 Reading
09 Dec League One
Reading 1-2 Peterborough

Previous Stockport Lineups

01 Jan League One
Northampton 0-0 Stockport
29 Dec League One
Stockport 4-2 Doncaster
26 Dec League One
Stockport 1-2 Lincoln
20 Dec League One
Mansfield 1-2 Stockport
13 Dec League One
Stockport 1-3 Stevenage
09 Dec League One
Doncaster 0-2 Stockport
Team Squads

Reading Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Leam Richardson

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lewis Wing 10 M 23 2005 23 0 7 4 2 0
Charlie Savage 8 M 23 1921 22 1 2 1 4 0
Joel Pereira 1 G 20 1800 20 0 0 0 0 0
Daniel Kyerewaa 11 M 22 1588 18 4 3 3 5 0
Finley Burns 12 D 16 1285 14 6 0 0 3 0

Stockport Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Dave Challinor

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Ethan Pye 15 D 23 2070 23 0 0 1 3 0
Kyle Wootton 19 F 23 1996 22 1 10 3 1 0
Jack Diamond 7 F 23 1833 22 1 4 4 2 0
Oliver Norwood 26 M 18 1601 18 0 5 4 5 0
Joseph Olowu 5 D 20 1379 16 7 2 0 1 0
England FlagLeague One Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 32 21 6 5 62:31 69
2 Lincoln 32 19 8 5 57:31 65
3 Bolton 33 15 12 6 43:31 57
4 Bradford 31 16 7 8 40:33 55
5 Stockport 31 15 8 8 42:36 53
6 Huddersfield 33 14 7 12 53:44 49
7 Stevenage 31 13 9 9 34:31 48
8 Reading 32 12 11 9 47:42 47
9 Luton 31 13 6 12 41:38 45
10 Wycombe 32 11 11 10 43:35 44
11 Peterborough 33 14 2 17 46:45 44
12 Plymouth 32 13 4 15 44:47 43
13 Barnsley 29 11 8 10 49:50 41
14 Exeter 31 11 7 13 34:31 40
15 Mansfield 30 10 9 11 37:33 39
16 Wimbledon 31 11 6 14 36:45 39
17 Blackpool 32 10 6 16 38:48 36
18 Doncaster 31 10 6 15 34:50 36
19 Burton 31 9 8 14 34:45 35
20 Northampton 32 9 7 16 29:43 34
21 Leyton Orient 31 9 6 16 41:52 33
22 Wigan 30 7 10 13 31:42 31
23 Rotherham 30 8 7 15 31:44 31
24 Port Vale 29 5 7 17 23:42 22
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 17 14 1 2 42:18 43
2 Lincoln 17 12 4 1 36:15 40
3 Bradford 16 12 2 2 25:12 38
4 Bolton 16 11 4 1 29:11 37
5 Huddersfield 16 9 5 2 31:15 32
6 Luton 16 9 4 3 24:14 31
7 Wycombe 16 9 3 4 30:15 30
8 Stevenage 15 8 6 1 17:8 30
9 Reading 17 8 6 3 24:19 30
10 Stockport 16 8 4 4 22:19 28
11 Barnsley 15 8 3 4 32:24 27
12 Exeter 15 7 4 4 21:13 25
13 Blackpool 17 7 4 6 25:25 25
14 Peterborough 16 7 2 7 27:19 23
15 Leyton Orient 16 6 5 5 24:20 23
16 Mansfield 15 6 4 5 22:14 22
17 Doncaster 15 6 4 5 21:21 22
18 Northampton 15 6 3 6 17:15 21
19 Burton 16 6 3 7 18:22 21
20 Rotherham 15 5 5 5 18:22 20
21 Wimbledon 14 5 3 6 13:12 18
22 Wigan 14 5 3 6 13:12 18
23 Plymouth 16 5 3 8 17:24 18
24 Port Vale 14 2 4 8 13:19 10