A Charlie Adam penalty, Lucas João’s goal and a second spot kick from Yakou Méïté gave the Royals all three points against Derby County.
Scott Malone was sent off early; nevertheless the Rams did create opportunities and twice struck the woodwork.
But a professional performance from Reading ensured the points stayed in Berkshire – a very merry Christmas indeed.
Take a look at the best of the footage from the game by watching on iFollow, above.
