Reading escaped with a 1-1 draw from a feisty Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final first leg at Fulham. The free-scoring Cottagers dominated at Craven Cottage but had only Tom Cairney's header to show for their efforts. Reading had taken a surprise lead through Jordan Obita, but after Cairney equalised they had to withstand a second-half onslaught. They survived the final 10 minutes with ...Full Story »

Reading will check on the fitness of Jordan Obita and Danny Williams ahead of the visit of Blackburn. Full-back Obita went off injured during Saturday's 1-0 win over play-off rivals Leeds and was replaced by West Ham loanee Reece Oxford. Midfielder Williams completed the 90 minutes but twisted his ankle at the end and will also be assessed. Defender Paul McShane missed out at the weekend with...Full Story »

Jordan Obita rescued a point for out-of-sorts Reading to keep their promotion push on track in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Ipswich. Tom Lawrence was once again the star of the show for the hosts, twice putting his team ahead and making it eight goals in eight games. But Reading hit back with goals from Jordon Mutch and Obita's 79th-minute long-range effort. Ipswich, whose manager Mick McCarth...Full Story »

Reading will have full-back Jordan Obita available after suspension for the Sky Bet Championship match against Cardiff. Tyler Blackett stood in on the left side of defence for the 1-0 win over Fulham on Tuesday night so could retain his place, while captain Paul McShane is fit following a wrist problem. Midfielder Roy Beerens will be hoping to make the starting XI again after marking his retur...Full Story »

Reading are without the suspended Jordan Obita for Tuesday's Championship visit of Fulham after the full-back was sent off in Saturday's 3-2 defeat at Derby. In his absence, Paul McShane is expected to start, and should captain Jaap Stam's team having returned from a wrist injury in that same game. Tiago Ilori is set for his home debut, after impressing at Derby when making his full debut. St...Full Story »

Reading have injury doubts over Jordan Obita, Paul McShane, Michael Hector and Aaron Tshibola ahead of the FA Cup replay against Huddersfield. Full-back Obita is due back in training following a month out with a knee injury suffered in training, but the clash will probably come too soon. McShane is struggling with a calf problem, fellow centre-half Hector missed Saturday's 1-0 defeat at MK Don...Full Story »

Bolton stretched their unbeaten Sky Bet Championship run to five matches with an uninspiring goalless draw with Reading at the Madejski Stadium. Both teams provided more entertaining fare after a poor first half but neither could break the deadlock and Bolton needed some late heroics from goalkeeper Andy Lonergan to take a share of the points. Bolton have enjoyed something of a revival since N...Full Story »

Reading ended their desperate run of poor form in the Championship with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Rotherham at the Madejski Stadium. Jamie Mackie gave Reading the lead midway through the first half with a precise finish and a second-half brace from top scorer Simon Cox finished off Rotherham, who offered very little all match. Reading manager Nigel Adkins made five changes from the side...Full Story »