League One

Reading delivered a commanding performance at home, defeating Crawley Town 4-1 at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, with goals from Amadou Mbengue, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, and Sam Smith. The visitors kicked off on a sunny day in RG2, but it was the Royals who quickly asserted their dominance. Mbengue’s early cross was cleared just two minutes into the match, setting the tone for Reading’s attacking intent. Crawley responded with a corner in the sixth minute, but it was Sam Smith’s opportunity in the eighth that was thwarted by an …

In a match that epitomised the phrase “a game of two halves,” Reading fell to a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Rotherham United at the New York Stadium on Saturday. The Royals entered the second half with a lead but succumbed to a spirited comeback from the Millers. The hosts kicked off in bright sunshine, with Rubén Sellés’ side aiming to build on a successful week in Sky Bet League One. The Royals started well, with Lewis Wing’s first shot of the game from the edge of the box being blocked …

What an exhilarating evening at the Select Car Leasing Stadium as the Royals secured their second consecutive home victory, triumphing 3-1 over Burton Albion! Chem Campbell stole the spotlight with a brilliant brace, while Sam Smith added another to send the home fans into raptures. The match kicked off under the bright floodlights, and the Royals were keen to make an impact from the start. Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan was first to test Burton’s goalkeeper, Max Crocombe, with a shot from the edge of the area that didn’t quite have the power …

What a fantastic afternoon for the Royals at the Select Car Leasing Stadium as they bounced back from their recent struggles with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Huddersfield Town! The sun was shining, the atmosphere was electric, and despite going behind early on, Reading showed incredible resilience to claim the win. The match kicked off with both teams eager to find an early breakthrough. It was Huddersfield who had the first chance when Josh Koroma tested Reading’s goalkeeper, David Button, with a weak shot that was easily saved. Meanwhile, Chem …

The Royals were handed a tough defeat by Bolton, who put five goals past them, in what was a repeat of last season’s outcome. The game started with Reading’s Campbell going down injured within minutes, which wasn’t a great sign. Luckily, he recovered quickly, and the match resumed with Bolton looking sharper from the get-go. Reading’s goalkeeper, David Button, was called into action early, making a great save to keep Bolton out. Reading’s first real chance came from a Lewis Wing free kick, but Bolton were quick to take control. …

A first-half goal from Charlie Kelman was enough to hand Leyton Orient all three points, as Reading suffered their first home defeat of the season in a tightly contested 1-0 loss at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. After a brief delay due to technical issues for the officials, the match kicked off with Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan leading the attack for the Royals. Both teams approached the opening stages with patience, probing each other’s defenses. The first notable chance came when Ehibhatiomhan stretched to meet a cross with a close-range header, but …

Reading dominated in a thrilling 2-0 win over Charlton Athletic, with two stunning second-half goals from Charlie Savage and Sam Smith that sealed the victory in style. The match started with the Royals bringing intensity from the first whistle, keeping most of the play in Charlton’s half. The first real chance came from Akande, who whipped a perfect low cross across the six-yard box. Sadly, no Reading player was in position to tap it in, but the early threat set the tone for the game. Reading kept pushing forward with …

It was a tough day at the office for the Royals as Wrexham dominated with a 3-0 victory on Saturday, courtesy of goals from Ollie Palmer, Elliott Lee, and Andy Cannon. Despite the energy from nearly 1,300 traveling Reading fans at the Racecourse Ground, Reading couldn’t find their way into the game. The Royals started strong, with both teams eager to grab control. The first real chance came after 10 minutes when Ben Elliott fouled Ollie Palmer just outside the box, giving Wrexham a free kick. Fortunately for Reading, Elliott …

Reading kicked off their home campaign with a bang, securing a solid 2-0 win against Wigan Athletic, thanks to early goals from Charlie Savage and Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan. The electric atmosphere at the Select Car Leasing Stadium set the tone for what was an action-packed match, with Reading showing they mean business this season. The Royals wasted no time getting stuck in. Within five minutes, Ehibhatiomhan showed off some serious skills, dancing through Wigan’s defense like they weren’t even there. He cut inside and let fly, forcing Wigan’s keeper, Tickle, into …

This game is going to be a battle! Both Reading and Wigan have had a rough time lately, getting hit with points deductions last season that totally messed up their progress. Wigan got slapped with an eight-point deduction after their owners couldn’t pay the players on time, and that cost them big time, dropping from 10th to 12th. But now there’s hope! New owner Mike Danson has swooped in, paid off all the wages, and is aiming to bring Wigan back to the top. Reading’s story is just as dramatic. …

Reading’s Ehibhatiomhan scored just before half-time, but a late penalty by Birminghams’ Alfie May meant the match ended 1-1 in a tense game at Birmingham. Birmingham City came out strong, with Willumsson almost opening the scoring early on. His shot was blocked, and although May had a chance, his header missed, letting Reading off the hook. Reading thought they’d scored when Knibbs headed into the net after a messy play in the box. However, the referee ruled it out for a foul on the keeper. Dorsett then showed some solid …

This Saturday, Birmingham City will kick off their highly anticipated League One campaign against Reading FC at St. Andrew’s. It’s the opening game of the 2024/25 season, and both teams are eager to make a statement. For Birmingham City, this match marks the beginning of a season filled with high expectations. Under the leadership of new manager Chris Davies, the Blues have made significant investments during the summer transfer window, spending sums of money rarely seen in League One. With these resources at their disposal, Birmingham City are widely tipped …