Reading end long winless run against Cheltenham
Posted Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by PA
Reading claimed their first league victory in almost six months when they edged past Cheltenham 1-0 in League One at the SCL Stadium.
With Cheltenham offering little going forward, Reading dominated the first half and went in front in the 33rd minute through a deflected own-goal from Town midfielder Will Ferry.
Neither side impressed in an uninspiring second period, with Reading just about doing enough to merit their rare win.
Reading had not won since a 3-1 success over Blackpool in the Championship back in late February – a barren run of 15 games.
Defender Matty Carson strode forward purposefully early on and unleashed a fierce 20-yard drive that Luke Southwood, the former Royals keeper, did well to turn away.
But Southwood had no chance when, after a mazy run from Reading’s Caylan Vickers, Ferry inadvertently looped to ball over him and into the net.
Struggling Cheltenham, without a point this term, improved marginally after the interval but were toothless in attack and Reading safely negotiated the nine minutes of added time at the end.
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