Reading City secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tring Athletic in the Emirates FA Cup, thanks to Mo Ceesay's winning goal. The Cityzens were made to work hard for their victory, but shrewd changes by manager Simon Johnson paid off in the end.

What happened?

Mo Ceesay came off the bench to score the winner as Reading City beat Tring Athletic 1-0 in the Emirates FA Cup last Saturday. The Cityzens were made to work hard for their victory over the Spartan South Midlands League visitors, who had won both of their opening games, scoring seven goals in the process.

Why it matters for Reading

The win is a crucial boost for Reading City, who are currently 12th in League One with 63 points from 46 games. They are 40 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race and have a goal difference of +4 this season, having scored 64 goals and conceded 60.

What comes next?

Reading City will be home to Fairford Town in the preliminary round of the FA Cup. They will also host North Leigh in their next league fixture, which takes place tomorrow (Friday, 7.45pm ko). The Cityzens are back in action after a draw against Penn & Tylers Green in the Combined Counties League Premier Division North, where they led by two goals at half-time but drew 3-3.

Key players and stats

Mo Ceesay scored the winning goal for Reading City, while Riley Denny made ground down the middle and fed Taplin, who found space before picking out Ceesay on the edge of the area. The Cityzens have scored 64 goals this season and conceded 60, with a goal difference of +4. They have a recent form of 0W-2D-3L (LLDDL, most recent first) and have lost the last two games.

Next fixture

Reading City's next fixture is against Sheffield Wednesday (away, 2026-11-28). They will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses and get back on track in the league. The Cityzens will be hoping to continue their winning form and push for a higher position in the table.

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