Flat Second Half But Point In Local Derby

12 December 2023
By Hob Nob Anyone?

A huge contingent of travelling fans helped to generate an atmosphere under the floodlights reminiscent of happier times for the Royals. It has been over twenty years since these two club have faced each other in the league and the outcome was significant for Reading in many ways. Not only did they earn a valuable point against a top six side with aspirations of promotion, they had to come from behind to achieve it. Too often this season Reading have wilted after falling behind, often after taking the lead. Neither did they concede when pinned in their own half by United later in the game. This evening we saw a side to Reading which has not been evident this season.
Full Match Report: Reading 1 Oxford United 1

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