Reading 5-0 Mansfield Town result, stats and report

Jack Marriott headed home twice after the break as Reading kept a clean sheet to beat Notts County 2-0 in League One, with the visitors offering next to nothing in attack.

Burton Albion dominated for large stretches but could not hold on, as Mansfield Town took a point from the Pirelli Stadium despite Burton creating more and threatening more throughout. Five yellow cards for the home side tells you everything about a performance that had plenty of effort but not enough discipline.

Brentford came to Reading and got the job done 2-1 in the Carabao Cup, with Callum Wilson and Fábio Carvalho scoring either side of half-time before Paudie O'Connor gave the hosts a late consolation.

Huddersfield Town bossed Mansfield Town from start to finish with 59% possession and 19 shots, but a red card for the hosts and stubborn defending produced a goalless draw that will frustrate both camps for different reasons.

Mansfield Town put on a ruthless display at home, thrashing Luton Town 5-2 in League One thanks to a brace from Nathan Moriah-Welsh in the first half and two more from Jon Russell after the break. Luton had the ball but Mansfield had the desire, and that tells you everything.

Wigan Athletic have conceded eight goals in their last five League One matches. Reading arrive at the DW Stadium having scored twelve in the same window. Something has to give.

Oxford United arrive at Field Mill in form that demands respect, while Mansfield's recent record makes uncomfortable reading. Thursday night under the lights could get ugly.

MK Dons have not won in five League One matches and cannot keep a clean sheet. Reading arrive having scored eight goals in their last two games. Something has to give.