League One
November 26, 2024
Resilient Royals Earn Hard-Fought Draw at Oakwell
Reading fought back to earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Barnsley on Tuesday night, with Sam Smith’s second-half double making the difference in an intense battle at Oakwell. The game began with Barnsley immediately on the front foot, winning a corner within the first 12 seconds. However, a strong punch from goalkeeper David Pereira quickly cleared the threat. Reading’s first real chance came six minutes in when Smith unleashed a shot from 20 yards. Moments later, Barnsley took the lead. A misjudged clearance from Michael Craig fell to David Keillor-Dunn, …
