Royals given a shoeing by Shola

Ameobi's treble, the third from the spot brought some joy to the home fans and in attendance owner Mike Ashley.

For Reading though it's another league game without a goal and 23rd out of 24 in the league table.

The only team below the Royals are Swansea. The Welsh side have lost both their games and the teams meet in Swansea on Tuesday. 0 - 0 anyone?