League OneSat 3 Oct 2026
P. HowardSelect Car Leasing Stadium
3.4
22.1
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This season vs league average
Yellow cards
3.36
avg 3.79-11%
Red cards
0.07
avg 0.08about avg
Fouls
22.10
avg 24.49about avg
Penalties
0.17
avg 0.13about avg
Hit rates
Last 59 matchesTotal cards
Over 3.544%
Over 4.524%
Over 5.515%
Total fouls
Over 22.542%
Over 24.531%
Over 26.520%
Home vs away
HomeAway
1.66Cards1.76
10.88Fouls11.22Why average
Paul Howard averages 3.4 cards a game, in line with the league average of 3.9. That is 3.4 yellows a game and a red roughly every 14 games. A penalty is awarded about once every 6 games.
Head to head
Bet365
Full-time
12.05
X3.40
23.30
Both teams to score
Yes1.80
No1.95
Over / under 2.5 goals
Over1.95
Under1.85
Season stats
Location
RDGfor7 / 7 gamesagainstBDC
Attack
2.3Goals0.6
17.7Shots10.1
5.6On target2.1
Build-up
49%Possession-
Defending
10.6Tackles11.9
Discipline
12.4Fouls13.7
1.6Yellow cards2.0
3.0Offsides1.3
Set pieces
5.3Corners6.3
Reading score 2.29 a game, far more than the 0.57 Bradford City concede. Reading get up to 17.7 shots a game against the 10.1 Bradford City allow. Reading win 5.3 corners a game and Bradford City give away 6.3. Figures cover 7 games each this season.
StandingsLeague One 26/27
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City | 7 | +3 | 15 |
| 9 | Reading | 7 | +7 | 11 |
Select Car Leasing Stadium
Reading, England
24,161
Capacity
Grass
Surface
Reading vs Bradford FAQ
Who is the referee for Reading vs Bradford?
Paul Howard is the referee for Reading vs Bradford on 3 October.
How many cards does Paul Howard average per game?
Paul Howard averages 3.43 cards per game (3.36 yellow, 0.07 red) across 59 matches in League One.
What is the lineup for Reading?
Reading's lineup for this match hasn't been announced yet. FootyMetrics will show the predicted XI once team news comes in, then the confirmed lineup nearer kick-off on 3 October.
What is the lineup for Bradford?
Bradford's lineup for this match hasn't been announced yet. FootyMetrics will show the predicted XI once team news comes in, then the confirmed lineup nearer kick-off on 3 October.