HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:48
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Town
Image source, EmpicsWell, the Championship came back with a bang. What an excellent first half - three goals in the first 15 minutes, and Reading lead 2-1 at the interval.
Summary
Orlando Sa scored hat-trick for Reading
Nick Blackman lashed in Reading's third
Oliver Norwood hit fifth from 30 yards
Sears had levelled from close range
Win took Reading fifth
HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:48
Image source, EmpicsReading 2-1 Ipswich Townpublished at 45+3 mins
David McGoldrick is correctly adjudged to be offside, but his shot trickled wide anyway. Ipswich have ended this half well, but they still trail.
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Townpublished at 45+1 mins
Three minutes of added time have been indicated, at the end of this entertaining first half.
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Townpublished at 45 mins
Mick Gooding
Former Reading midfielder, BBC Radio BerkshireQuote MessageI said before the game that I thought it would be Reading's sternest test so far. It's been a really good, entertaining game.
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Townpublished at 44 mins
David McGoldrick really should have scored there. The Ipswich striker is well positioned to head home an inch-perfect corner, but he heads wide. Was he pulled back there? There are some mild appeals from Ipswich, but it would have been a soft penalty.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 41 mins
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Town
A third Ipswich player goes into the referee's book, as this time Ryan Fraser is punished for a cynical foul. He was nowhere near the ball, but stuck out a leg to stop Oliver Norwood. Mick McCarthy won't be impressed with that.
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Townpublished at 39 mins
Mick Mills
Former Ipswich captain, BBC Radio SuffolkQuote MessageThe break by Reading was superb. That's twice Reading have done it and they've looked very dangerous when doing so.
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Townpublished at 39 mins
The hosts, once again, break with real pace. This time Ipswich defender Christophe Berra does well to cut out the final pass.
Seconds later, Matej Vydra almost plays Orlando Sa through with a first-time ball, but it is slightly overhit.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 36 mins
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Town
Ipswich's Cole Skuse is booked for a deliberate trip on Aaron Tshibola. The referee didn't have much choice there.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 33 mins
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Town
Ipswich captain Luke Chambers is booked for a late challenge on Stephen Quinn five yards from the left corner of the penalty area.
From the resulting free-kick, the ball bounces right in front of Dean Gerken, and he turns it just around the post, but the linesman had already flagged for offside.
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Townpublished at 29 mins
What's this, we haven't had a goal for 15 minutes?
Reading break quickly again, and get themselves into a good position, with four men forward, but the final pass from Matej Vydra is intercepted and Ipswich remove the danger.
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Townpublished at 26 mins
Every time Reading come forward, they are doing so with real intent. Nick Blackman looks very lively tonight, as does debutant Matej Vydra. There could be plenty more goals in this one, at this rate.
At the other end, Ipswich's Ryan Fraser steps inside and blasts just over, from about 20-25 yards out.
CLOSE!published at 24 mins
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Town
The Tractor Boys almost draw level again, as Freddie Sears beats the offside trap and then brilliantly cuts inside, into the six-yard box, but fires over the bar. What a chance for Ipswich that was.
get involved Get involved using #bbcfootballpublished at 23 mins
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Town
Reading are certainly looking an exciting proposition going forward. Matej Vydra, although he hasn't found the net himself yet, could prove to be an inspired signing by the Royals.
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Townpublished at 22 mins
Jonas Knudsen has a go from range for Ipswich and it was certainly worth a try. His bouncing shot goes just wide of the left post.
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Townpublished at 20 mins
Image source, EmpicsLet's just calm down and take a deep breath, shall we?
Portuguese striker Orlando Sa will be delighted with his early brace.
At the other end, David McGoldrick breaks with pace but is crowded out by three Reading defenders and it is cleared.
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Townpublished at 19 mins
Adam Williams
BBC Sport at Madejski Stadium"Well, what a start. Not a lot of quality defending to speak of, but some pretty direct attacking.
"Orlando Sa looks full of confidence for Reading after getting himself off the mark for the Royals in their previous match against Brentford. In new signing Matej Vydra, he looks to have the perfect foil.
"Ipswich do not look comfortable against either of those two, or indeed Nick Blackman out wide on the right for the hosts."
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Townpublished at 17 mins
Well, if the last six minutes are anything to go by, we are in for a treat tonight. The Madejski didn't see any league goals in August, but we had three inside the first 15 minutes.
Image source, Getty Images / BBC SportDespite the results between these two teams always seeming to be close, Reading have won seven of the last eight meetings and Ipswich have only won one of their 10 away games against the Royals.
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Townpublished at 14 mins
Sa puts Reading back in front
Mick Gooding
Former Reading midfielder, BBC Radio BerkshireQuote MessageWhat a counter-attack by Reading. The ball's a bit behind Sa but he gets it out of his feet and puts in a thunderous shot, which has gone in just off the inside of the post.
GOAL (Sa)published at 14 mins
Reading 2-1 Ipswich Town
Image source, EmpicsOrlando Sa fires Reading straight back into the lead with a perfect, low finish from outside the area.
It was a swift counter attack, led by Oliver Norwood and then taken on by Matej Vydra.
Wow, what a start at the Madejski.