Reading vs Leicester (League One) is scheduled for 19 December 2026 at 15:00.
Reading vs Leicester: league positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield | 14 | 8-5-1 | 28:12 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County | 14 | 8-2-4 | 26:14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United | 13 | 7-5-1 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton | 14 | 7-3-4 | 27:21 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth | 14 | 7-2-5 | 21:19 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading | 14 | 6-4-4 | 25:15 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford | 13 | 6-4-3 | 10:8 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United | 14 | 5-6-3 | 21:21 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday | 13 | 5-5-3 | 22:14 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester | 13 | 5-4-4 | 22:19 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town | 13 | 5-4-4 | 20:18 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons | 13 | 4-6-3 | 22:20 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe | 13 | 4-6-3 | 21:23 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient | 13 | 5-2-6 | 19:14 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:21 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage | 12 | 4-4-4 | 17:13 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County | 12 | 3-5-4 | 13:14 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 3-4-6 | 9:21 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool | 12 | 3-3-6 | 17:21 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster | 13 | 3-3-7 | 14:22 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan | 14 | 3-2-9 | 11:22 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough | 13 | 2-4-7 | 11:23 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley | 12 | 2-3-7 | 12:22 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley | 13 | 2-3-8 | 13:33 | 9 |
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Reading vs Leicester: analysis of the match
Reading host Leicester in a tightly contested fixture that could see the 14th‑placed Royals climb back into the top half. With seven points from five games (two wins, one draw and two defeats) and a modest +5 goal difference, Reading will be eager to improve on their 12‑7 scoring record. Leicester sit just a shade higher in 13th place, holding eight points after two wins, two draws and two losses, but their negative -2 goal difference (eight scored, ten conceded) hints at defensive frailties that Reading might exploit. The two sides have already exchanged points this season, making the encounter a potential swing in the mid‑table battle. A win for either side would tighten the cluster around the playoff spots, while a draw would keep the status quo and leave both clubs still chasing consistency.
Reading vs Leicester: the teams compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Reading vs Leicester: FAQ
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 19 December 2026, kick-off: 15:00, venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Reading: 6th (22 points), Leicester: 10th (19 points).
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