A even game throughout, North End were almost left cursing their luck but for a lack of accuracy 10 minutes from time.
Here's how the players fared on the day...
5. Joe Rafferty - 6
Did well down the left, coming in at short notice. Almost cost his side the game with a foul on Joao in the closing stages, despite starting off with a good defensive position.
6. Ben Whiteman - 7
He adds to his growing reputation in PR1, another cool display being the metronome in the centre of the pitch. Channelled his inner Paul Gallagher spreading diagonals at will.
7. Ryan Ledson - 6
Wayward in possession which is quite unlike him but did his best otherwise. Put himself about and made sure the Reading players knew him, did well to last as long as he did without a booking.
8. Scott Sinclair - 6
Got a shot away inside the opening 20 seconds but we saw little from him after that. Not on his own as there was little from either flank but will be disappointed with his involvement