Play-Off Hopes Fade After Late Defeat

06 April 2026
By Hob Nob Anyone?

For the second time in four days Reading demonstrated a vulnerability to concede late goals and it has probably denied an injury-stricken squad a shot at gaining an unlikely promotion through the play offs.

On Thursday two points were dropped away to Huddersfield after conceding a stoppage time equaliser. Today having appeared to have clawed back a point with a magnificent late equaliser from Wing, they fell apart defensively six minutes into stoppage time, allowing Moylan a clear run at Pereira to secure a victory which earned Lincoln (deservedly) automatic promotion to the Championship.

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MATCH REPORT AND FAN OPINION: Reading 1 Lincoln City 2

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