Summary

  • FT: Reading 1-2 Preston - North End go fifth with win over Royals

  • Ched Evans scores his first two goals of the season to earn victory for Preston

  • Lucas Joao levelled for Royals from penalty spot

  • Reading have now lost five of their past seven games

  • Get involved at #bbcefl

Live Reporting

Luke De Costa

  1. Hello and welcome

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    Reading play host to Preston North End at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.Getty Images

    After monsoon like conditions midweek the forecast is much better for tonight's clash at the Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading - dry and feeling a little chilly with temperatures at eight degrees.

    'Winter is coming' (says in a gruff voice) whilst peering out the window at the dark night sky.

    Well, it might be too early to say that definitively but the evenings are darker a lot sooner and it's feeling colder - am I right?

    So whether you are out having some post-work drinks, finishing your chippie tea or quietly putting the kids to bed (I hear CBeebies has some good bedtime stories on the BBC Sounds app) welcome to Friday night lights.

    Standby ... for Reading vs Preston North End in the Championship plus updates from a pair of FA Cup first round matches too.