Match Preview

When Saturday 17 November 2001, 3.00pm kick-off
Who and Where WELLING UNITED (Home, Madejski Stadium, League Division Two)
Ticket Info

Pay in advance or on the day, prices have been reduced by two pounds for this game.
A lower crowd that usual is expected with the draw against Welling not generating a lot of interest for Reading fans. However, the Royals are on a top run of form - so expect a busy East stand with the North stand remaining closed.
The North and Upper West stands are CLOSED for the game.
Welling average home crowds of around 500 - so even if they bring all of them for this game the attendance will remain low.

Lower West, East Stands:
Adults: £11 in advance, £13 on the night.
Concessions: £6 in advance, £8 on the night.

Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling the ticket office on 0118 968 1000.

Travel,
Food and Beer.

Home match - See away fans guide for travel, food and beer guide.

Team news

Reading - from: Whitehead, Murty, Williams, Viveash, Whitbread, Robinson, Harper, Parkinson, Watson, Salako, Forster, Butler, Cureton, Hughes, Shorey, N.Smith.

Welling United - from: Knight, Watts, Overton, Hone, Edwards, Lindsay, Riviere, Rutherford, Flemming, Powell, Barnes, Abbott, Standen, Saunders.

Form Guide

Reading are in top form with six wins from the last seven fixtures.
Reading FC Fixtures And Results

Welling are towards the bottom of the Dr. Martens Premier Division after a poor season so far. However, in the cup they've beaten Newport Isle of Wight and Folkestone (after a replay) to qualify for the first round proper. Their 5-1 victory over Folkestone at home was their best result of the season to set up their trip to the Madejski Stadium.

View Latest Second Division Table And Form Table
Previous Meetings 

Reading last met Welling United competitively in the FA Cup during the 1989/1990 season. The two sides needed to play a whopping four times in December 1989 to decide the result, with Reading eventually winning 2-1 at Welling to go through after three previous draws. Thankfully the rules have changed since so this fixture will be decided quicker whatever the result on Saturday.

Reading wins: 1
Draws: 3
Welling United wins: 0
Figures include League, FA Cup and League Cup only.

Match Odds

Odds offered at on-line book maker William Hill:
The Royals are hot favourites for victory.

Reading win:
Draw:
Welling United win:

Predictions Another home victory!
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Opposition Site Wings On The Web - Unofficial Welling United site:
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