A fumble from Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici in extra time handed Arsenal a 2-1 victory and a place in the FA Cup final. The Royals keeper, who had made some fine saves earlier in the match, allowed Alexis Sanchez's low shot to squirm between his legs and over the line on 115 minutes, which was enough to see the Gunners return to Wembley on May 30 to try to defend the trophy. Sanchez had swe...Full Story »

Wigan Athletic boosted their battle against Championship relegation when they secured only their second win in 18 matches with a 1-0 victory at FA Cup quarter-finalists Reading. Although Wigan were second best for much of a scrappy contest, they claimed the much-needed three points thanks to a close-range effort from debutant defender Jason Pearce in the 17th minute. Wigan started the evening ...Full Story »

Middlesbrough's promotion push suffered a slight setback when they were held to an uninspiring 0-0 by lowly Reading at the Madejski Stadium. Neither side impressed in a drab first half but both upped the tempo in an improved spectacle in the second period. Reading threatened briefly but were indebted to goalkeeper Adam Federici, who made two superb saves from Patrick Bamford and Kike near the ...Full Story »

Steve Clarke's Reading tenure began with defeat as his side were beaten 1-0 by 10-man Watford at the Madejski Stadium. Reading dominated most of the SkyBet Championship encounter, especially after Watford centre back Gabriele Angella was sent off for picking up a second yellow card in first-half stoppage time. Watford hung on, as Reading squandered a series of chances, and broke away to score ...Full Story »

Adam Federici is set to return in goal for Reading when they host Ipswich. Federici got the nod for the opening-day draw against Wigan but Alex McCarthy was given a run-out against Newport in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday, one of just two changes made by boss Nigel Adkins. Hal Robson-Kanu, Danny Williams, Jem Karacan (all knee), Garath McCleary (back) and Danny Guthrie (calf) are all sideline...Full Story »

Reading manager Nigel Adkins believes he has a squad of players eager to feature against QPR on Sunday even though they could be relegated from the Barclays Premier League by full-time. The Royals face Rangers with both clubs knowing defeat would mean they will become the first team to be relegated to the npower Championship. Other permutations could even see the victors relegated but Adkins h...Full Story »