Reading Shots on Target — Stats, Predictions & Bet Builder Markets

Reading Shots on Target — season overview

Reading are averaging 3.7 shots on target per game in 2026/2027, with matches involving them seeing 8 total SOT on average. That puts them 12th of 24 for team SOT per match in their primary competition. Below you'll find player SOT-rate forecasts, the matchup read for the upcoming fixture against Blackpool, and a full match-by-match log.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Reading players hit the most shots on target?

Jack Marriott leads with 8 shots on target across 4 qualifying appearances (2/g, 100% hit rate). The SOT-rate table below ranks every Reading player by SOT per qualifying appearance (≥20 minutes), six-game form mask and current Bet365 1+ SOT price.

How does Reading's SOT profile look this season?

Reading are averaging 3.7 shots on target per game over 10 games and concede 4.3 for a match-total of 8. That ranks 12th of 24 for team SOT in their primary competition. They take 12.9 shots per game and create 8 key passes per game.

How is the SOT matchup read calculated?

SOT matchup blends our attackers' on-target rate (50%) with the opposition's SOT conceded per game (50%). For the upcoming fixture against Blackpool, the page weights each Reading attacker against the opposition's last-season SOT-conceded rate.

What's the difference between shots and shots on target?

Reading take 12.9 shots per game and put 3.7 on target. Players who shoot speculatively often have a low SOT-per-shot ratio; the context panel surfaces the shots/g funnel so you can see the conversion rate.

Where do these SOT stats come from?

All numbers come from match-level Sportmonks data ingested into Statz — 10 Reading fixtures in the active window for 2026/2027. Player odds come from Bet365 player markets when priced.

How is conversion (Goals/SOT) useful?

Reading are currently converting 41% of their shots on target into goals. A high conversion rate means finishing well; a low one means SOT volume but not yet goals. Pair this with the shots/g funnel to read how the goals number is built.

Reading player shots on target rates

Player Position Apps Shots on target Per game 1+ hit rate
Jack Marriott attacker 4 8 2 100%
Josh Stokes midfielder 3 2 0.67 67%
George Earthy  midfielder 3 2 0.67 67%
Paddy Lane attacker 7 4 0.57 57%
Daniel Kyerewaa midfielder 8 6 0.75 50%
Randell Williams midfielder 4 2 0.5 50%
Jacob Brown attacker 4 2 0.5 50%
Kyreece Lisbie attacker 4 2 0.5 50%
Matt Ritchie midfielder 2 1 0.5 50%
Lewis Wing  midfielder 9 2 0.22 22%
Charlie Savage midfielder 5 1 0.2 20%
Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan attacker 5 2 0.4 20%
Benn Ward defender 5 1 0.2 20%
Paudie O'Connor defender 9 1 0.11 11%
Joel Pereira goalkeeper 10 0 0 0%
Jeriel Dorsett defender 9 0 0 0%
Haydon Roberts defender 6 0 0 0%
Liam Fraser midfielder 6 0 0 0%
Andy Rinomhota midfielder 6 0 0 0%
Ryan Nyambe defender 5 0 0 0%
Finley Burns defender 4 0 0 0%
U. Godwin-Malife defender 4 0 0 0%
Will Keane attacker 2 0 0 0%
Kamari Doyle midfielder 1 0 0 0%
Kadan Young attacker 1 0 0 0%

Reading shots on target match by match

Date Opponent Venue Score Team shots on target Opposition shots on target Match total Top player
2 Sep 2026 Mansfield Town Home 5-0 7 5 12 Jack Marriott (2)
25 Aug 2026 Stevenage Away 0-3 5 3 8 Charlie Savage (1)
22 Aug 2026 AFC Wimbledon Away 0-0 3 2 5 Jack Marriott (2)
15 Aug 2026 Luton Town Home 3-4 5 5 10 Jack Marriott (3)
8 Aug 2026 Bromley Away 1-1 5 3 8 Jack Marriott (1)
2 May 2026 Blackpool Home 0-1 0 5 5
25 Apr 2026 Rotherham United Away 1-1 3 3 6 Daniel Kyerewaa (2)
18 Apr 2026 Cardiff City Home 1-3 7 9 16 Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (2)
11 Apr 2026 Doncaster Rovers Away 1-0 1 6 7 Matt Ritchie (1)
6 Apr 2026 Lincoln City Home 1-2 1 2 3 Lewis Wing  (1)

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