After clocking up some hefty mileage in the last 10 days, it's back to home comforts for the Royals to round off a busy August...
Reading vs Charlton Athletic
Saturday 31st August, 3pm
Madejski Stadium
Sky Bet Championship
Lee Bowyer's high-flying Charlton Athletic side will be coming to Madejski Stadium at the weekend, having settled straight back into the rigours of the Sky Bet Championship after three seasons in League One.
Bowyer's men came back to the second tier via a Play-Off victory over Sunderland at Wembley back in May, and despite speculation surrounding his future at the club over the summer, Bowyer has led the Addicks to an unbeaten start in their first five matches.
Charlton sit in 3rd place in the early stages of the Championship, having earned impressive victories over Blackburn Rovers, Stoke City and Brentford thus far.
For the Royals, José Gomes is likely to revert to the players who have featured in the league up to this point, having made 11 changes for their Carabao Cup victory over Plymouth Argyle in midweek.
Josh Barrett and Yakou Méïté in particular will be pushing for a start at Madejski Stadium at the weekend, having both scored a brace against the League Two outfit in midweek.
Reading will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to six matches in all competitions this weekend, and take three vital points into the international break.
Tickets
For full ticket information, including prices and how you can buy online, head here.
You can also visit our Ticket Office during opening hours or ring 0118 968 1313.
Travel
Parking paid on site on arrival on a first-come first-served basis at the cost of £10. There are also other options off site for our fans including buses and Park & Ride.
Please note that contactless payments are now being accepted for matchday parking at Madejski Stadium and the Old Greyhound Stadium.
For details on your full range of travel options, head here.
Weather
MADEJSKI STADIUM Weather forecast
Food & Drink
Once again, local business Blue Collar will be on site around the ground, serving up delicious street food - and there is a first outing for their stall The Chipsmyth, serving gourmet toppings on freshly cut chips to satisfy those cravings before the match.
Make sure you follow @bluecollarfood on Twitter to find out their latest news, where they’ll be announcing what fantastic food outlets will be located where for the first fixture.
For the 2019-20 season, we are prioritising contactless card payments on kiosks within Madejski Stadium - meaning quicker service for all. There will be only one cash till per kiosk so please ensure you have card payment if possible.
Matchday itinerary and opening times
Fanstore - 9am - 5.45pm (approx.)
Ticket Office - 9am - half-time
Hospitality - 12.30pm - 6.15pm
Jazz Café - 12pm - 6pm
Fan Zone and Fun Zone open - 1pm onwards
Gates open - 1.30pm
Teams announced - 2pm
Kick-off - 3pm
Full-time - 4.45pm (approx.)
Final F1 bus to Reading Station - 5.41pm
Reminder
We wish to politely remind supporters that the football club is responsible for their conduct at all matches (home or away) and any person committing a football-related offence or involved in serious misconduct at any match will result in a club ban. Examples of serious misconduct include discriminatory, offensive or abusive chanting, entering the pitch, persistent standing and throwing a missile. Supporters witnessing any incidents of serious misconduct are encouraged to report this to the football club by texting 80800, beginning your message with the word SAFE.
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