In the most recent demonstration by home supporters, hundreds of tennis balls were launched onto the field at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. This marks the second consecutive home match in which fans have expressed their discontent with owner Dai Yongge.
Stewards had to enter the field to remove the tennis balls, leading referee Sam Purkiss to suspend the game temporarily. During the protest handling, players from both teams retreated to the tunnel. The match was paused for just a few minutes.
At the time of the suspension, the score remained tied at 0-0, with neither team managing to break the deadlock before the brief interruption.
Reading’s troubles deepened this week as the EFL imposed another transfer embargo on the club.
Additionally, they faced the threat of further point deductions if they failed to pay their players on time. The team, managed by Ruben Selles, has already incurred a four-point deduction this season, leaving them in the League One relegation zone.
Despite the challenges, there is a glimmer of hope for supporters, as Dai Yongge has expressed his willingness to sell the club. A club statement revealed: “The club continues to suffer significant cashflow issues.”
“In striving to establish external investment, we can confirm there has been significant interest.”
“Discussions and due diligence processes with a number of these potential investors continue apace.”
“Our owner, Mr Dai, is openly inviting further credible offers of interest and declarations of intent from parties eager to pursue a potential sale of the club.”
Reading performance and stats
Reading is currently 21st in the League One with 6 points.
In the last 9 games, it has won 3 times, drawn once, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Reading drawn 0-0 against Burton Albion.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 7 goals and conceding 10.
Reading will play the next match in League One against Northampton Town on Tuesday 3rd of October in Northampton. The prediction is Northampton Town winning the match.
Burton Albion performance and stats
Burton Albion is currently 20th in the League One with 7 points.
In the last 10 games, it has won once, drawn 4 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Burton Albion drawn 0-0 against Reading.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 6 goals and conceding 14.
Burton Albion will play the next match in League One against Wigan Athletic on Tuesday 3rd of October in Burton-upon-Trent. The prediction is Burton AlbionWigan Athletic winning the match.