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Chem Campbell Scores Twice As Reading Win Again
01 October 2024
By Hob Nob Anyone?
Two first half strikes from loan signing Chem Campbell laid the foundations of a comfortable home win for Reading, the second in four days at the Select Car Leasing stadium. Having failed to impress in his previous appearances the young Wolves loanee turned quickly in the box to tuck away a half chance when the ball fell to him following a run and cut back from Ehibhatiomhan. Buoyed by scoring his first Reading goal the nineteen-year-old added a second just before half time pouncing on a moment of hesitation by full back Williams on the edge of the box. Dispossessing the dithering Williams, Campbell took a deft touch to tee up a low strike inside the post. On the stroke of half time he might have added a third but his shot flew wide.
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Knibbs And Elliott Goals Earn Home Win
28 September 2024
By Hob Nob Anyone?
Superbly taken goals from Harvey Knibbs and Ben Elliot either side of half time gave Reading a morale-boosting win and three valuable points at the end of yet another turbulent week off the pitch for Reading Football Club. Having made a bright start to the season, both teams were eager to end a run of two defeats their previous games. Huddersfield will be disappointed to come away with nothing to show for their endeavours after dominating possession and taking a deserved lead midway through the first half.
READ MORE: Reading 2 Huddersfield Town 1 - Match Report and Fan Opinion
Rare Home Defeat As Royals Sit Mid-Table
14 September 2024
By Hob Nob Anyone?
An appalling basic error mid-way through the first half by goalkeeper Boyce-Clarke, covering for the injured Pereira, ultimately cost Reading all three points in an unexpected defeat at home at the hands of an Orient side, until yesterday, without a win in the league this season. Bindon gave Kelman too much room on the edge of the box and his pacy, but not unstoppable strike straight at Boyce-Clarke, squirmed under his body and into the net. It was a basic goalkeeping error. Nobody however, should place the blame on Reading's inexperienced stand-in 'keeper for this disappointing result who, moments earlier, had pulled off an outstanding reflex save from the scorer Kelman.
In his post-match interview Ruben Selles referred to Leyton Orients 'game plan' as a significant factor in this first Reading home defeat for some time. It is hard to argue with that point of view. Orient's 'game plan' was the main factor in producing three valuable points for the visitors and an afternoon almost devoid of entertainment. Punctuated by cynical fouls and time-wasting by Orient from start to finish, it was a truly dreadful game of football to watch, but Reading only have themselves to blame for not matching the intensity of their opponents or making the tactical adjustments to negate their plan. Too many long balls up to Smith, who was marked by two giants at the heart of the Orient defence, was only part of the problem.
Match Report - Read More: Reading 0 Leyton Orient 1
Another Home Win As Charlton Beaten
31 August 2024
By Hob Nob Anyone?
Reading kept up a solid start to the new League One season with a 2-0 home victory over Charlton Athletic at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Charlton arrived in Reading on the back of three straight league wins but dropped points for the first time this season thanks to late goals from Charlie Savage and Sam Smith. Savage's goal after 66 minutes was his third of the season in all competitions and set Reading on their way to victory in a match with few shots on target from either side. Reading had the better of the first half, with Charlton picking up after the break but failing to create many chances. The win was sealed with 14 minutes left to play when Akande supplied the cross for Sam Smith to score his first of the season.
Reading 2 Charlton Athletic 0 - Fan Opinion