The72’s writers offer their Barnsley vs Reading prediction ahead of the League One clash on Saturday. Barnsley lost 2-1 away at Stevenage in their last League One outing on Tuesday night. Midfielder Adam Phillips scored for them in Hertfordshire but it wasn’t enough. Image courtesy of: ED SYKES/REUTERS. The Tykes remain in 5th place in the table and are on course to get into the play-offs. They are six points inside the top six with four fixtures left to play this season. As for Reading, they are 17th and are nine above the drop zone. The Royals are almost safe after a tricky campaign. Off-fie ..read more

The72’s writers offer their Bolton Wanderers vs Reading prediction ahead of the League One clash on Monday afternoon. Bolton Wanderers saw their automatic promotion hopes take another blow on Good Friday. While they played out a 0-0 draw with Stevenage, Derby County won again to move six points clear in 2nd place. It could mean Ian Evatt’s side are condemned to the lottery of the League One play-offs once more, though they hold a game in hand on the Rams. Reading meanwhile claimed another valuable win in their fight to stave off relegation. After a total of 14 points deducted, the Royals are s ..read more

Blackpool, Leyton Orient, QPR and Reading are all interested in Chippenham Town defender Dan Ellison, reports Dan Marsh. The Football League quartet are all keeping tabs on the highly-rated non-league youngster ahead of the summer. Ellison, 18, is being tipped for a bright future in the game and has caught the eye playing in the National League South this season. According to The Mirror reporter Marsh on X, he is being ‘pursued’ by teams higher up the football pyramid with Blackpool, Leyton Orient, QPR and Reading all mentioned as potential suitors. Another #EFL transfer snippet: Chippenham ..read more

Reading have steered themselves away from the relegation zone since the turn of the year and are set to retain their spot in League One for next season. Reading sit 18th in the table as things stand, seven points above the bottom four, having recorded an emphatic 4-0 victory over Cambridge United in their last outing. Sam Smith, Femi Azeez, Lewis Wing and Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan were the goalscorers on the day for the Royals, with Northampton Town at home next up on their agenda after the international break. There are a number of players within Ruben Selles’ squad that have already played at Cha ..read more

Reading striker Jahmari Clarke has made his second non-league loan switch of the campaign, joining National League South leaders Yeovil Town for the remainder of the season. Reading have ultimately struggled for form in League One so far this season. After 38 games played, they sit in 18th place in the table, six points above the drop zone and a whopping 22 points off the top six. Although the season is all but over for the Royals, and they cannot dip into the transfer market for reinforcements to help their cause, they can send some of their players further down the pecking order out on loan ..read more

Former Reading, Stoke City and Portsmouth striker Dave Kitson is the new manager of the Nauru national team, as per their official club website. The ex-Football League man has taken his first managerial role in the game. Kitson, 44, retired from playing back in 2015 with his last spell coming in non-league at Arseley Town. Nauru’s website have now confirmed he has been appointed as their boss. 1 of 20 Who is this? Kieran McKenna Russell Martin Danny Rohl Neil Harris Former Reading, Stoke City and Portsmouth man lands role Kitson made 478 appearances during his playing days and scored 145 g ..read more

Reading goalkeeper Matthew Rowley has joined Dover Athletic, as announced by their official club website. Reading have let the stopper head to the National League South on a temporary deal until the end of the season. Rowley, 19, has recently been with Beaconsfield Town in the Southern League Premier Division South. The Royals have now confirmed he has been recalled from his spell at Holloways Park and has now been sent to the Crabble Athletic Ground until the summer. 1 of 20 Who is this? Enzo Maresca Kieran McKenna David Wagner Daniel Farke Reading loan exit Reading will be pleased that R ..read more

The72’s writers offer their Derby County vs Reading prediction ahead of their League One clash on Tuesday evening. Derby County head into this midweek fixture off the back of a convincing 3-0 victory away from home against Bristol Rovers. The Rams went in goalless at the break against Matt Taylor’s side, but a dominant performance was rewarded in the second half as Dwight Gayle, Tom Barkhuizen and Martyn Waghorn hit the back of the net to wrap up an important three points for Paul Warne’s men. They returned to 2nd in the table as a result, one point ahead of 3rd place Bolton Wanderers. Reading ..read more

The72’s writers offer their Portsmouth vs Reading prediction ahead of the League One clash on Saturday afternoon. Portsmouth come into this weekend’s clash with Reading looking to further build their gap at the top of the League One table. Pompey have played more games than all of their promotion rivals but are now six points clear at the top. Three straight wins and six League One games without defeat means they remain ahead of closest rivals Derby County and Bolton Wanderers. The latter have three games in hand and are seven points back. Reading meanwhile have put together a fantastic run to ..read more

Reading boss Ruben Selles has said he is expecting Charlton Athletic to be a ‘dangerous’ opponent this weekend. Reading head into their game on Saturday in good spirits after winning 1-0 away at promotion chasing Stevenage last night. Vadaine Oliver’s own goal on the stroke of half-time was enough for the Royals to pick up a crucial three points in Hertfordshire. Selles has turned his attention to the Addicks now and has said, as per their official club website: “We play at home in front of our fans and Charlton have been a good team during the season, they have good players. They will be dang ..read more