Reading FC have been drawn away to Peterborough United in the FA Cup first round proper. The tie will be played at the Weston Homes Stadium during the opening weekend of November.
Reading currently sit seventh in League One with 15 points from 10 games, a position they will aim to consolidate before the cup distraction. Their recent form shows one win, two draws and two defeats from their last five matches, including a 1-0 loss to Wigan last time out. That defeat at Wigan on Saturday 17 October was their second consecutive loss, following a 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea U21. Prior to that, the team had enjoyed a 5-1 victory at Milton Keynes Dons and draws with league leaders Bradford and Wycombe. With 22 goals scored and 12 conceded this season, they have a positive goal difference of 10, but they remain five points behind the leaders, Bradford. The team's top scorer this season is J. Marriott with eight goals in seven appearances.
Historical context on Reading's FA Cup pedigree
The draw revives memories of a stronger cup pedigree for the Royals. Over the past 25 years, Reading have reached two FA Cup semi-finals and three quarter-finals. Their most recent Wembley appearance came in the 2014/15 season, where they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.
Ticket details for the trip to Peterborough are set to be confirmed in due course. The club's next engagement after the Leyton Orient league match is the cup tie at London Road. Before that cup tie, Reading must focus on their next league fixture at home to Leyton Orient, who are ninth, on Wednesday 21 October.
The report in full is at readingchronicle.co.uk
