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2003/04 Reports

Match facts:

Reading goals: None
Assists: None
Opposition goals: None
Half-time: Reading 0 Rotherham United 0
Gamebreaker: Final whistle
Attendance: 14,088
Weather: Dry but overcast
Referee: David Crick (Worcester Park)

Reading line-up: 1 Marcus Hahnemann; 2 Graeme Murty, 8 Adie Williams, 5 Steve Brown, 3 Nicky Shorey; 7 Scott Murray (30 Omar Daley, 72 minutes), 14 Steve Sidwell, 15 James Harper, 11 Andy Hughes (16 Martin Butler, 67 minutes); 9 Shaun Goater (22 Nathan Tyson, 58 minutes), 10 Nicky Forster
Subs not used: 21 Jamie Ashdown, 6 John Mackie
Starting formation:

Reading yellow cards: Scott Murray (foul, 18 minutes)
Reading red cards: None

Match report:

Match notes:

Compared to the Derby County game, Nicky Shorey returned from suspension and replaced Ricky Newman, whilst James Harper started instead of the injured Kevin Watson. Omar Daley took Harper's place on the bench.

Nathan Tyson's substitute appearance was his first game of the season, and the first since being sent off in the play-off semi-final.

Omar Daley's substitute appearance was his debut for the club.

The result meant that Reading failed to go to the top of the division, but are still unbeaten this season.

Match preview:

None.

Ticket information:

Under-16s can gain entry to part of the South Stand allocated to home fans for £1 if tickets are purchased in advance. The South Stand will experimentally be completely non-smoking for this game in both the seats and the concourse. Other prices and details are the same as for standard home games, and are available here.

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