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01-01 23:00

2 - 0

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Reading secured a comfortable 2-0 home win over Burton Albion at the Select Car Leasing Stadium in English Football League One on January 1, 2026. The Royals controlled the match from the outset, earning three points that solidified their position in the upper echelons of the table. Reading took the lead in the 25th minute through a clinical finish from a flowing move and doubled their advantage just before halftime with a header from a corner. The second half saw Burton offer more resistance but fail to truly test the Reading goalkeeper, as the home side managed the game professionally to see out the victory. This result kept Reading firmly in the promotion hunt, while it made Burton's task of moving away from the lower reaches of the table more difficult. The Reading manager praised his team's professional execution, while the Burton boss acknowledged the gulf in class on the day. The match result demonstrated Reading's quality and consistency at home.