As it happened: Preston North End 2-3 Reading

Surely not? Ched Evans lays the ball into the path of Daniel Johnson making the run from midfield who takes a touch then fires the ball in at the near post.

John Swift plays a smart one two on the edge of the box and slots the ball past Daniel Iversen.

Emil Riis is replaced by Ched Evans.

Reading could have had two goals in recent minutes but for some excellent saves from Daniel Iversen from close range.

The Dane has made at least three saves today from less than two yards but somehow Reading only remain two goals up.

Swift tries a free kick from distance and Iversen tips it round the post.

Ryan Ledson replaces Ben Whiteman at half time.

North End get the second half underway!

North End go into the break two goals down as a double from Lucas Joao gives Reading a strong lead.

They opened the scoring the first few minutes of the game, Joao turning the ball home despite multiple saves from Daniel Iversen.

The Portuguese striker doubled his tally later on in the half, beating Patrick Bauer all ends up before stirking into the top corner.

PNE had the chance to get a goal back just before half time but Emil Riis blazed over from close reange despite having all the time in the world and support from Alan Browne.

There will be two more minutes added onto the end of the first half.

Scott Sinclair presses the ball high up the pitch, wins the ball for Emil Riis who has time at the corner of the six yard and he blast it over.

Alan Browne was alongside him too but was ignored.