PNE have won just once in their last nine games against Reading, home and away, drawing one and losing seven.
Their only win came at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, a 3-0 win in November 2020. Scott Sinclair opened the scoring with Emil Riis adding a second and Brad Potts rounding off the scoring. Daniel Johnson also missed a penalty during the game, a rare occurance, with North End having the chance to take the lead but it did not prove costly.
The visiting boys in green were victorious against the Royals who, at the time, were top of the league.
1. Cabral makes a penalty save
Reading goalkeeper Rafael Cabral makes a penalty save from Preston North End's Daniel Johnson. Photo: David Davies
2. Scott Sinclair beats Rafael to score
Preston North End's Scott Sinclair beats Reading's goalkeeper Rafael to score his side's first goal. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
3. Scott Sinclair celebrates
Preston North End's Scott Sinclair celebrates scoring his side's first goal . Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns
4. Reading and Preston North End players clash
Reading and Preston North End players clash during the Sky Bet Championship match. Photo: David Davies