Boss Paul Ince claimed the only disappointment in Reading’s 1-0 win against Millwall at The Den was his side’s inability to win by a bigger margin.Ince saw his side secure a hard-fought victory, their third in succession, which took them to the top of the Championship.Debutant Naby Sarr’s first-half header was enough to separate the teams in an intriguing tussle in the capital....Full Story »

A debut goal from Naby Sarr was enough to take Reading to the top of the Championship as they beat Millwall 1-0 at The Den.The former Huddersfield man’s first-half header proved to be the winner in an intriguing tussle which saw the impressive Royals become the first side to come away from Millwall with victory this season.A dominant first period for Paul Ince’s men was followed up b...Full Story »

Zian Flemming could force a start when Millwall host Reading in the Championship.The Dutch forward came off the bench in the Lions’ 2-0 loss at Norwich, and is pushing to start.Boss Gary Rowett does not expect any new injury issues.Forward Mason Bennett is still missing through hamstring trouble.Sam Hutchinson should be available for Reading as he pushes towards full match sharpness.The ce...Full Story »

Reading secured their third successive Championship victory at home this season with a hard-earned 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.In a mostly even first period, Reading went in front just before the half-hour through a fine 20-yard drive from loanee Tyrese Fornah.Although Boro dominated much of the second half, they proved toothless in attack and the hosts held on reasonably comfortably.Reading&rsqu...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince admitted that his players were “out on their feet” as they struggled to hold on to a slender lead near the end of their 1-0 Championship victory over Middlesbrough.Tyrese Fornah, the on-loan Nottingham Forest midfielder, broke the deadlock in the 28th minute when he drove home a powerful 20-yard shot on the half-volley.Though Middlesbrough dominated much of ...Full Story »

Lucas Joao could start for Reading in their Sky Bet Championship clash against Middlesbrough.He made a goal-scoring impact after coming on as a second-half substitute in the 3-0 victory over Blackburn after recovering from hamstring trouble.And after seeing Joao prove his fitness, Royals boss Paul Ince might be tempted to give him a starting run.Ince, meanwhile, hopes to soon see his resources f...Full Story »

Blackburn head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson bemoaned his side’s lack of intensity as the Championship leaders suffered a surprise 3-0 defeat at Reading.Rovers started sluggishly, with Reading deservedly going ahead in the 14th minute through a header from defender Tom McIntyre.Blackburn barely improved after the interval and Reading secured victory with further goals from Junior Hoilett and sub...Full Story »

Championship leaders Blackburn lost their 100 per cent record when they were soundly beaten 3-0 at lowly Reading.It was the hosts who dominated most of the first period, with defender Tom McIntyre nodding them in front in the 14th minute.Rovers improved slightly after the break but were undone again in the 61st minute when Junior Hoilett drove home from the acutest of angles.And 12 minutes from ...Full Story »

Reading are hopeful of having Tom Ince, Jeff Hendrick and Naby Sarr available for their Championship clash with Blackburn on Wednesday.Ince has a slight thigh issue and Hendrick has been carrying an ankle problem but both are expected to be fit, while the Royals are hoping to finally obtain clearance for defender Sarr.Lucas Joao, Scott Dann and Sam Hutchinson are closing in on full fitness while...Full Story »

Rotherham manager Paul Warne hailed a “good day at the office” and praised his team’s ruthlessness as they thrashed Reading 4-0.The promoted Millers struck four first-half goals to completely blow away the Royals at the New York Stadium and claim their first league win of the campaign.It was the first time United have netted four times at this level under Warne and should serve...Full Story »

Rotherham ran riot in the first half to thump Reading 4-0 and claim their first win of the new Championship season.The Millers struck all four goals before the break to effectively end the contest before half-time and give the promoted side a huge early-season confidence boost, with most bookmakers predicting an immediate return to League One.It is the first time Rotherham have netted four at th...Full Story »

Rotherham will assess Conor Washington and Peter Kioso ahead of the visit of Reading.Washington (dead leg) and Kioso (groin) both picked up injuries in the Carabao Cup win over Port Vale.Tom Eaves (calf) and Joshua Kayode (groin) are already out and will not be involved.Boss Paul Warne is confident his side will sign a striker on loan before the match.Reading could be without eight players for t...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans praised his side for an “outstanding” first-half display which set up a 2-1 win over Championship outfit Reading in the first round of the Carabao Cup.League Two Stevenage went ahead in the 10th minute through Saxon Earley but Reading, fielding a young side, equalised just past the hour mark when Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan slid home after a quick break.Danny R...Full Story »

Danny Rose struck a late winner as an inexperienced Reading side slid out of the Carabao Cup first round after a 2-1 home defeat by Stevenage.The League Two outfit dominated a scrappy first half, going ahead early on when 19-year-old loanee Saxon Earley scored from inside the home area.Reading levelled in the 63rd minute through Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s first goal for the club but Danny Rose...Full Story »

Reading boss Paul Ince is intending to name a strong side as the Royals host Stevenage in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Ince is struggling with a lengthy injury list but still oversaw a 2-1 Sky Bet Championship win over Cardiff on Saturday.Scott Dann, Sam Hutchinson, Lucas Joao, Femi Azeez, Dejan Tetek and Liam Moore all missed that victory with none of them expected back on Tuesday night.W...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince praised son Tom for his “wonder goal” in the 2-1 Sky Bet Championship victory over Cardiff at the SCL Stadium.The Bluebirds had gone in front after just four minutes when Callum O’Dowda nodded home a free-kick from Ryan Wintle.Shane Long levelled from the penalty spot shortly before the half-hour with his first goal for the club in 11 years.The 35-year...Full Story »

Goals from Shane Long and Tom Ince saw Reading come from behind to claim a 2-1 victory at Cardiff.Callum O’Dowda gave the home side the lead early on with a well-directed header but Long, making his first Royals start for 11 years, equalised from the penalty spot before the break.Tom Ince, son of Reading manager Paul, made it 2-1 in the 63rd minute with a rasping effort from distance, and ...Full Story »

Reading will be without a host of key players for their Championship fixture against Cardiff.Lucas Joao, Sam Hutchinson and Scott Dann all missed the Royals’ opening-day defeat at Blackpool through injury and will be absent again on Saturday.Femi Azeez is sidelined with a hamstring problem, Dejan Tetek remains unavailable, while Liam Moore is not expected to return in the near future follo...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince felt his side deserved better after starting the Championship season with a 1-0 defeat at Blackpool.Ince saw his side beaten by Callum Connolly’s ninth-minute strike at Bloomfield Road.But the Reading boss felt their performance showed the progress they have made over the summer“I’m really disappointed because I thought we were excellent in the second ...Full Story »

Callum Connolly’s crashing volley gave Blackpool a winning start to the new Championship season with a battling 1-0 home win over Reading.The former Everton defender smashed home after just nine minutes to secure victory for new boss Michael Appleton in his first match in charge.Reading piled on the pressure in the second half but lacked a killer instinct in front of goal as the Lancashire...Full Story »