So this is it then, we are three points from promotion to the Premiership, or one depending what happens elsewhere and the place we have to do it is the Walkers Stadium in a place called Leicester.
Do we know the permutations of what could happen? Well just in case you?ve been on another planet, here they are again?
If Reading win then Watford and Leeds cannot catch us and we will be promoted.
If Reading win and Sheffield United lose then Reading will be champions.
If Reading win and Sheffield United draw then Reading would be 18 points clear with only 18 more available. The Royals would also have a goal difference of at least 33 better than the Blades, but even so we would not be mathematically champions.
If Watford win, we have to win in order to go up. A draw for Reading would not be enough.
If Reading draw, we need Watford and either Leeds or Sheffield United to drop points. This is because Leeds face Sheffield United later in the season, so they could not both win all their remaining games.
Reading cannot draw and take the title.
If Reading lose, we require Watford to lose and in addition Sheffield United must lose or Leeds draw or lose.
Vital Quotes:
Steve Coppell (Official Site):
‘This will be a difficult game against a team who will be fully concentrated on the match.
‘We’ve had distractions, with people saying we need this and we need that, but I hope when we get on the coach on Friday and leave for the game we’ll be insular and shut everything else out.
‘Then we can concentrate on winning the game, and nobody will be telling us how easy it is any more. I’ll welcome that time.’
Leicester Team News:
Matt Fryatt has been training again and should be fit enough to play.
Paddy McCarthy and Patrick Kisnorbo are also both back from injury while Danny Tiatto is out.
Player to watch: Matt Fryatt
Squad Number: 12
Position: Forward
Place of Birth: Nuneaton, England
Date Of Birth: 05/ 03/ 1986
Height: 5’10
Weight: 11st 0lbs
This Season
Appearances: 36(1)
Goals: 17
Yellow Cards: 3
Red Cards: 0
Minutes on Pitch: 3052
Reading Team News:
Glen Little returned to training after recovering from a groin injury, but now he is out with an injured back.
Steve Sidwell and Brynjar Gunnarsson are both match fit although it would be Gunnarsson who should make the team.
Shane Long made a good impact in a reserve game in midweek and will take a place on the bench.
Likely line-up:
Hahnemann; Murty, Sonko, Ingimarsson, Shorey; Oster, Gunnarsson, Harper, Convey; Doyle, Kitson.
Player to watch: Dave Kitson
Squad Number: 12
Position: Forward
Place of Birth: Hitchin, England
Date Of Birth: 21/ 01/ 1980
Height: 6’3
Weight: 13st 0lbs
This Season
Appearances: 25(7)
Goals: 19
Yellow Cards: 7
Red Cards: 0
Minutes on Pitch: 2194
Match Facts & Stats
When the two clubs met in December, Reading ran out 2-0 winners with a goal each from Doyle and Gunnarsson.
Leicester have played 19 games at home this season, they have won six, drawn eight and lost five, during that time they have scored 25 and conceded 22 picking up 26 home points.
Reading have played 19 games away from home, won eleven, drawn seven and lost just one. They have scored 33 and conceded 13, making a total of 40 points picked up on their travels.
Ref Watch:
Clive Penton.
Match Prediction:
1-0 win.
Other Games
Burnley v Norwich
Brighton v Luton
Cardiff v QPR
Crewe v Coventry
Derby v Crystal Palace
Ipswich v Hull
Leeds v Stoke
Preston v Plymouth
Sheff Utd v Southampton
Watford v Millwall
Wolverhampton v Sheff Wed
Cogratulations, you have finally taken your date with history. Hope we are playing you next season.