Reading FC has seen a fixture change and a call for fan unity emerge as the club prepares for its next League One match. Oxford United confirmed the new date for the away game, while supporters group Club 1871 issued a statement backing defender Jeriel Dorsett.
When is Reading's away game at Oxford United?
Oxford United Football Club has announced that their home League One fixture against Reading will now be played on Wednesday, 4 November. The match, with a 7:45pm kick-off at the Kassam Stadium, was moved from its original Tuesday slot in September due to Reading's progress in the Carabao Cup. All previously purchased tickets remain valid for the new date, with fresh sales beginning tomorrow at 10:00am.
The change comes as Reading sits 14th in the League One table with four points from three games. Their next match is against Oxford United this coming Tuesday, 8 September, in an away fixture. You can view the full schedule on our fixtures page. Oxford currently occupies 15th place, setting up a closely contested encounter.
Why are fans being asked to support Jeriel Dorsett?
Reading supporters group Club 1871 has publicly urged fans to rally behind defender Jeriel Dorsett. The group, based in the South Stand of the Select Car Leasing Stadium, made the call following what it described as "ironic cheers" from some sections of the crowd during a recent match. Club 1871 stated it did not want such reactions to overshadow a positive team result.
The statement emphasized that Dorsett is "one of our own" and asked for continued backing for all players. It specifically called on fans in the South Stand, particularly those near the drummer, to "lead by example" and help drown out any negativity. The group's message concluded with a direct show of support for the defender, reinforcing the collective responsibility of supporters.
What is Reading's current league position?
Reading enters this period of off-field news with a mixed start to the 2026/27 League One season. The team has collected four points from its opening three matches, recording one win, one draw, and one loss. This form leaves them six points behind early leaders Huddersfield Town. A glance at the standings shows the competitive nature of the division at this early stage.
In terms of goals, Reading has been productive, scoring eight times while conceding only four. This gives them a positive goal difference of +4, which is among the better records in the league so far. The team's recent sequence of results reads win, draw, loss. Their next challenge is the away trip to face Oxford United on 8 September, a match that offers a chance to climb the table.
