First league trip to the Robins
Reading will be looking to continue their impressive run of recent form when they make the trip to face Cheltenham Town on Friday.
This marks the Royals' first ever league fixture at the Completely Suzuki stadium, and will be hopeful they can make it a fourth game unbeaten away from home.
The Festive period has been navigated successfully to date, with a 2-0 home win over Wigan Athletic backed up by a hard-fought 2-2 draw away at high-flying Peterborough United.
A sold-out away end will be continuing their fantastic support so far this season, with the below preview detailing the key information.
TICKETS
Tickets for this fixture are sold out, so please do not travel without one. Thank you, as ever, for your incredible support.
AWAY FANS GUIDE
Some key information for those visiting the Completely Suzuki Stadium can be found through the link below:
AWAY FANS ZONE
There are currently no bars or alcohol served in the ground for away supporters, but there is a zone for away fans right next to the away entrance in a car park, with toilets, a bar and music.
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 3.15pm
- Select Car Leasing Stadium 3.30pm
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
Cheltenham Town had a disasterous start to their campaign, failing to score in their first eleven matches, picking up just one point.
However, a managerial change saw Darrell Clarke brought in, with the side's form improving. They have lost just twice in their last eight games.
ONE TO WATCH: CURTIS DAVIES
The veteran defender joined the Robins in the summer, marking the eighth club of his career. He has played in the Premier League with four separate outfits.
He has featured in 14 league matches so far this season, and starred in recent wins and clean sheets against Oxford United and Carlisle United.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The meeting in August was the first meeting in the league between the two teams, having faced off in the FA Cup four times.
Reading picked up their first win of the season under the lights at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, with the Royals yet to lose against the Robins after five matches.
Highlights of the most recent clash can be found below:
REF WATCH
Scott Tallis is the man in the middle for this one, marking his seventh League One game of the year.
Declan O'Shea and Paul Lister-Flynn will be running the line, with Ollie Williams as the fourth official.