BURTON UPON TRENT, England (March 17, 2026) (Interstat) — Reading opened its League One campaign with a 2-1 road victory over Burton Albion at Pirelli Stadium on Tuesday.

George Evans gave the visitors the lead in the 25th minute. Substitute Kamari Doyle doubled Reading’s advantage eight minutes later with his first touch. Burton Albion’s Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan scored a late consolation in the 88th minute.

The result defied a pregame projection from Interstat, which had forecast a 1-1 draw. Reading’s win probability was pegged at 60.9%. Lewis Wing recorded an assist for Reading before receiving a yellow card in the 77th minute. The loss marked a disappointing start for Burton Albion at home.