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When Tuesday 6 March 2001, 7.45pm kick-off
Who and Where Wycombe Wanderers (Away, Adams Park, League Division Two)
Ticket Info

This match is all ticket for Reading fans.
ALL TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT.

If you haven't bought a ticket then it's now too late as all of Reading's allocation has been sold and there will be no tickets available on the day for travelling fans.

Travel,
Food and Beer.

Adams Park, Hillbottom Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 4HJ.
Telephone: 01494 472100

Pubs:
Closest to the ground is a pub called The Hour Glass. The only problem is it's unlikely they'll let Reading fans in there for this game. Failing that you can try The Half Moon which is about a mile and a half from Adams Park on Dashwood Avenue. For further details check out the Chairboys On The Net - an unofficial site with a full pub guide:
Wycombe Pub Guide


By Car:
The ground is about two miles out of High Wycombe town centre, and the traffic always seems to be a nightmare getting to Adams Park over the past few seasons - so allow plenty of time for what is a very short away trip. There's street parking available close to the ground, although you may have to walk 10 minutes after parking your car.
Click here for route planning and latest travel information from the RAC

By Train:
The nearest station is High Wycombe station which is a hefty walk from the ground. The best bet is to get the number 300 football special bus from the Station which leaves at 13:55 or get a taxi for about a fiver. Trains to Wycombe aren't really that great though - so it might be worth considering another option to get to Wycombe.

By Coach:

If you are a member of Reading Football Supporters' Club then check the RFSC site for away game travel. If you're not a member then check the site to become a member and take advantage of coach travel direct to away games.
RFSC Travel

Team news

Wycombe's starting eleven is likely to include on-line Manchester United youngster George Clegg - who could start up front. Clegg could also feature on the bench as Wycombe look to put out the same team beaten 0-1 at home by Port Vale on Saturday. Keith Jones will be available for selection again for the Royals but will have to fight for his place with new signing James Harper who made an impressive debut on Saturday. Adrian Viveash and Ricky Newman are both back in the squad after serving suspensions on Saturday - both players could make starts.

Reading - from: Whitehead, Robinson, Newman, Viveash, Hunter, Whitbread, Murty, Parkinson, Caskey, Harper, Jones, Cureton, Butler, McIntyre, Rougier, Hodges, Gurney, Howie, Mackie.

Wycombe Wanderers - from: Taylor, Vinnicombe, Harkin, Cousins, Bates, Townsend, Bulman, Essandoh, Castledine, Simpson, Ryan, Clegg, Brown, Lee, Brady, Beeton.

Form Guide

Reading are currently leading the Division's form table. Saturday's win means Reading are undefeated in eight league games - the Royals have gone from outsiders to favourites to grab second place in a matter of weeks with an amazing six wins from seven league games - taking 19 points from a possible 21.

Wycombe will have their minds firmly on Saturday's FA Cup quarter final with Premiership Leicester City - as a result they might not be too interested in this game. Wycombe are stuck in midtable - and their poor recent league form means there's no chance of them going up this season. Sanchez will be looking for a shock FA cup performance on Saturday rather than a shock win against the Royals with any luck.

Wycombe Wanderers' Last Five Games
Most recent last

W: Oxford 1 Wycombe 2 (League)
D: Wycombe 2 Wimbledon 2 (FA Cup)
D: Wimbledon 2 Wycombe 2 (win on penalties) (FA Cup)
L: Peterborough 3 Wycombe 2 (League)
L: Wycombe 0 Port Vale 1 (League)

Reading's Last Five Games
Most recent last

W: Brentford 1 Reading 2 (League)
D: Reading 1 Peterborough 1 (League)
W: Oldham Athletic 0 Reading 2 (League)
W: Swansea City 0 Reading 1 (League)
W: Reading 2 Rotherham United 0 (League)
Current Position: 3rd

View Latest Second Division Table

Previous Meetings 

With Wycombe Wanderers being non-league until recent history, there's not much competitive history between the two clubs. However, Reading fans will be pleased to know that Reading have won five of our eight encounters in the league and the cups. Our only FA Cup meeting came back in the 1976/1977 season - with Reading 2-1 winners at Wycombe's place. In the League Cup Wycombe put us out over two legs in the 1996/1997 season.
Reading wins: 5
Draws: 1
Wycombe Wanderers wins: 2
Figures include League, FA Cup, and League Cup only.

Our league meetings over the past two and a half season have seen four wins for the Royals and a single win for Wycombe Wanderers - who can forget out 3-5 stuffing at Adams Park last season? Although, I do try and forget that one.

2000/2001 Season:
14 October 2000: Reading 2 Wycombe Wanderers 0

1999/2000 Season:
24 April 2000: Reading 2 Wycombe Wanderers 1
2 October 1999: Wycombe Wanderers 5 Reading 3

1998/1999 Season:
20 March 1999: Reading 2 Wycombe Wanderers 1
31 October 1998: Wycombe Wanderers 2 Reading 3
Click on the result for match reports.

Match Odds

Odds available at William Hill, where you can get £25 back on your first bet:
Too close to call!
Reading win: 6/5
Draw: 23/10
Wycombe Wanderers: 7/4

Predictions A victory for the mighty Royals!
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http://www.chairboys.ndirect.co.uk/


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