Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Oxford United 5th with 77 points, Reading 17th with 53, 24 apart. Recent form flatters Reading's table spot — 10th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 17th. In league terms the two rates read 1.72/1.22 for Oxford United and 1.48/1.52 for Reading (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
The Kassam Stadium in Oxford, capacity 12,500, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Oxford United led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.