Another Relegation Clash At Newcastle

18 January 2013
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading face another crucial game, in their battle against relegation from the Premier League, as they visit Alan Pardew's Newcastle United this weekend. The Magpies have joined Reading in relegation trouble after a poor run of form, while Reading have picked up a few points from recent fixtures to give some outside hope of avoiding the drop. Newcastle are just five points ahead of Reading now, meaning a victory for the Royals would go a very long way to closing the gap. A Reading win, although unlikely, would be Reading's third from four league games and could even take them out of the bottom three.

Newcastle's last four results:

United will be favourites to win despite their poor form. Reading's last two trips to Newcastle have both resulted in 0-3 defeats for the Royals and Reading are of course without an away win all season so far. Reading have managed just 2 points from 11 away games in the League.

Despite the continual snowfall and sub-zero temperatures the game is set to go ahead. Newcastle have an excellent record of games going ahead in poor weather. The biggest problem will be for travelling Reading fans trying to get across the country in time for kick-off tomorrow. Meanwhile, the Reading team are making the journey today via coach ahead of the major snow and are expected to be arriving this afternoon.

Recent News

11 September 2025   HNA?
Can Reading Bounce Back From a Rocky Start to the Season?

08 September 2025   HNA?
Reading Squad Has Free Agent Gaps, Could Record Signing Be Set For A Return?

30 August 2025   HNA?
Goal From Lane Earns First League Win

28 August 2025   HNA?
The Greatest (and Worst) January Signings in Reading History

26 August 2025   HNA?
Royals Through To League Cup Third Round

News By Month / Year

September 2025
August 2025
July 2025
June 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)