Royals take on the Posh
Boxing Day football - there is nothing else like it.
Our second game out of four in a nine day span sees a journey to take on Peterborough United, who are fighting at the right end of the League One table.
The Royals started their Festive period excellently with a 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic, and will be looking to build from this victory.
As ever, the boys will be backed by fantastic support - below is all the key information you need ahead of the game.
TICKETS
Tickets for this fixture went off sale on Friday 22 December. Peterborough are selling tickets on the day from the away ticket office, with a £2 increase for adults, and £1 for 17 and Under - card only.
AWAY FANS GUIDE
Some key information for those visiting the Weston Homes Stadium can be found through the link below:
ROYALSTV
This fixture will be available to stream with a Video Match Pass worldwide, including in the UK & Ireland.
Audio Match Passes are also on offer to listen to the game with live commentary.
A reminder that we have Seasonal and Monthly Video Passes (international only) and Audio Passes (worldwide).
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STAR COACHES
There are limited spaces available on STAR coaches for this fixture, so book quickly to avoid disappointment.
Departure times are as follows:
- West Street 10.15m
- Select Car Leasing Stadium 10.30pm
REMINDER
It is important to reiterate to our supporters that no matter the strength of feeling – and as a club we are fully aware and understand fans’ frustrations - it is unacceptable for any supporters to enter the field of play before, during or after the match or to throw missiles of any description onto the pitch.
We acknowledge that fans have the right to a voice and to make that voice heard, but any supporter protests which disrupt the running of a matchday or the club’s day-to-day operations, threaten to directly impact the staff, the players and other fans. Disruption to matchday operations can lead to significant penalties and fines for the club, which cannot possibly aid the club’s cause.
Supporters in breach of the rules may also receive a criminal record or a banning order, so we would strongly advise against any supporter action which might bring the club into disrepute and impact the running of this or future club fixtures.
THE OPPOSITION
It has been an excellent season so far for the Posh, with the side currently sitting two points clear in the automatic promotion places following a comeback victory away to Shrewsbury.
Their win at Croud Meadow means it is now six games unbeaten in the league for Darren Ferguson's side, with five wins during this time.
ONE TO WATCH: EPHRON MASON-CLARKE
The 24-year-old attacking midfielder started the season in the best possible way, grabbing the only goal as the Posh earned all three points at the SCL on the opening day.
He has kicked on from there, adding another six goals to his tally, as well as chipping in with five assists.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The meeting in August was the 52nd edition of this fixture, with Peterborough's victory their 18th against the Royals.
Reading have prevailied in 19 of the games, including a 3-1 win in September 2021. There have been 15 draws, including a goalless affair the last time we travelled to their stadium.
Highlights of the three most recent clashes can be found below:
REF WATCH
David Rock is the man in the middle for this one, marking his sixth League One game of the year.
Alistair Taylor and Grant Taylor will be running the line, with Paul Evans as the fourth official.