Mid Table Reading Beaten At Home

14 July 2020
By Hob Nob Anyone?

This result has very little significance for Reading, but for Middlesbrough it was a vital three points in their scramble to safety and a place in the Championship next season. Reading started brightly but that didn't last long as the visitors showed greater urgency and desire, for obvious reasons. Reading took the lead against the run of play only to concede an equaliser on the stroke of half time. There were periods of the game which can only be described as chaotic and play swept from end to end, often as a consequence of careless mistakes costing possession. Middlesbrough played 'Warnock style' clattering into the back of Meite and others at every opportunity and scrapping for everything with the usual high foul count. Reading had a lot of the ball but Boro looked more threatening going forward. Reading's defence began to look disjointed and Roberts took advantage scoring the winning goal six minutes from time. Reading huffed and puffed but didn't look likely to score the equaliser as Boro ran down the clock.
Read More...

Recent News

04 July 2025   HNA?
Reading Back On The Hunt For Promotion In 2025/26

03 July 2025   HNA?
Pre-Season Fixtures Begin At Hungerford Town

01 July 2025   HNA?
Mbengue And Wareham Leave After Turning Down Contracts

26 June 2025   HNA?
New Season Fixture List In Full

16 May 2025   HNA?
Six First Team Players Not Offered Contracts

News By Month / Year

July 2025
June 2025
May 2025
April 2025
All news for 2015
All news for 2014
All news for 2013
All news for 2012
Older News Archive

Hob Nob Anyone? - Home (Non-AMP)