League One

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 …