Match statistics snapshot
- Newcastle fired more attempts (13 vs 6 shots).
- Newcastle was more accurate in front of goal (38% on target vs 17%).
- Reading held more of the ball (69% possession).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Reading | Statistic | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 3 | Shots inside the box | 5Lead |
| 3 | Shots off target | 4Lead |
| 1 |
| Shots on target |
|---|
| 5Lead |
| 3 | Shots outside the box | 8Lead |
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| 6 | Total shots | 13Lead |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Reading | Statistic | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| 69%Lead | Ball possession | 31% |
| 82%Lead | Pass accuracy | 56% |
| 494Lead | Accurate passes | 146 |
| 605Lead | Total passes | 260 |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Reading | Statistic | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| 7Lead | Corner kicks | 5 |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Reading | Statistic | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Blocked shots | 4Lead |
| 5Lead | Goalkeeper saves | 1 |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Reading | Statistic | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 6Lead |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 0Lead |