Reading FC 1 Stockport County 0 ( Football League 1) Sunday 4 January 2026
There was no instant recovery today for County on their travels, as Dave Challinor`s team went down to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of a resilient Reading side at the Madejeski Stadium today. Both teams had their moments, but neither looked likely to add a finish to claim the spoils until Lewis Wing won the game , for Reading ,with as convincing a strike as you are likely to come across ,in the 89 th minute. The defeat was a massive disappointment to the travelling County fans who , buoyed by a series of incredible saves by Ben Hinchliffe, thought that a point was the least they could expect from the game. It was not to be, and they learned the hard way that 100% concentration and effort is the minimum requirement for survival at this level, switch off however momentarily and you`re undone! County did not get their tackles in, as pressure mounted in that 89 th minute, and paid the price! ………………………….. A fairly quiet opening ...