THE FIRES Stoke City 0-1 Reading

Reading's victory at Stoke yesterday move us to within 3 points of Sheffield United after their derby draw at Leeds on Friday night. Dave Kitson's 77th minute penalty won the game and there was more good news to come from Kenilworth Road where Luton Town in third place were pegged back to a draw with a last gasp Plymouth equaliser. Reading now face Sheffield United and Leeds United at the Madejski in Carling Cup and Coca-cola Championship fixtures.

Reading: Hahnemann, Makin (Sidwell, 53), Shorey, Ingimarsson, Sonko, Little (Oster, 73), Gunnarsson, Harper, Convey (Hunt, 90), Little, Doyle, Kitson. Subs not used: Stack, Obinna.