Match statistics snapshot
- Walsall fired more attempts (33 vs 8 shots).
- Reading was more accurate in front of goal (38% on target vs 27%).
- Reading held more of the ball (57% possession).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Walsall | Statistic | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | ||
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 23Lead | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 14Lead |
| 2 |
| 9Lead | Shots on target | 3 |
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| 10Lead | Shots outside the box | 0 |
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| 33Lead | Total shots | 8 |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Walsall | Statistic | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| 43% | Ball possession | 57%Lead |
| 69% | Pass accuracy | 73%Lead |
| 179 | Accurate passes | 282Lead |
| 259 | Total passes | 384Lead |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Walsall | Statistic | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| 11Lead | Corner kicks | 5 |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Walsall | Statistic | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| 10Lead | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 2 | Goalkeeper saves | 7Lead |
| Goals prevented |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Walsall | Statistic | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| 12Lead | Fouls | 14 |
| 0Lead | Red cards | 2 |
| 2Lead | Yellow cards | 4 |