Reading 2 Preston North End 1 - Player ratings

Preston North End saw their unbeaten run halted by Reading at the Madjeski Stadium.

How did the North End players rate in the 2-1 reverse?

Jayden Stockley scores Preston's consolation goal at Readingplaceholder image
Jayden Stockley scores Preston's consolation goal at Reading
The goalkeeper hesitated for the second goal but produced a fine fingertip save to push Ejaria's shot against the postplaceholder image
The goalkeeper hesitated for the second goal but produced a fine fingertip save to push Ejaria's shot against the post
Caught out upfield by Swift's turn for the first goal and had plenty to contend with when Reading were attacking in the first half.placeholder image
Caught out upfield by Swift's turn for the first goal and had plenty to contend with when Reading were attacking in the first half.
Seemed to leave the back pass for the second goal to Rudd rather than put his foot through it. Not as assured as he has been.placeholder image
Seemed to leave the back pass for the second goal to Rudd rather than put his foot through it. Not as assured as he has been.
Beaten in the air before the second goal and caught out a couple of times. Great recovery run in the second half to tackle Meite.placeholder image
Beaten in the air before the second goal and caught out a couple of times. Great recovery run in the second half to tackle Meite.
A rare mistake from him leading to the second goal. Had plenty of defending to do in the first half as Reading got on top.placeholder image
A rare mistake from him leading to the second goal. Had plenty of defending to do in the first half as Reading got on top.
An impressive shift from the midfielder when you bear in mind he was playing on one leg for part of the game. PNEs starmanplaceholder image
An impressive shift from the midfielder when you bear in mind he was playing on one leg for part of the game. PNEs starman
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