How to watch Reading vs Wrexham as Phil Parkinson’s men hunt down second place

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Wrexham will be looking to ride the wave of their recent success when they take on Reading on Tuesday night, and we’ve got all the details of how to watch the game, team news, and more.

The Red Dragons picked up another invaluable win at the weekend, defeating Rotherham United in a narrow 1-0 victory.

Phil Parkinson’s men were able to draw level with Wycombe in second place in the League One table and now have a chance to put themselves in a strong position going into the weekend’s clash with the Chairboys.

Up next is a trip to Reading, who have promotion ambitions of their own via the play-offs. Wrexham taught Reading a lesson last time they met, but things could be different this time.

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Reading vs Wrexham kick-off time

The game between Reading and Wrexham is scheduled for an 8pm kick-off on Tuesday, March 11. The fixture will take place at The Madejski Stadium.

How to watch Reading vs Wrexham in the UK

Viewers in the UK can watch the game live via Sky Sports+, with coverage starting just 15 minutes prior to kick-off.

There will be barely any pre-match discussion or analysis, so it’s pretty much straight into the game with this one.

You can also watch the game via the SkyGo app if you’re on the move.

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How to watch Reading vs Wrexham in the US

US fans are able to keep track of Wrexham week in, week out, thanks to a deal Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney arranged to keep the Red Dragons in the spotlight across the world.

If you’re over the pond, you can watch Wrexham take on Reading through Paramount+ and ESPN’s partnership.

There are also viewing options via CBS Sports Network, and the Fubo streaming service.

Wrexham team and injury news

We’ve already offered up our Wrexham predicted XI vs Reading, with very little for Parkinson to tinker with here.

The big, long-term issue for Wrexham at the moment is Andy Cannon, who’s out for the season with an ACL injury picked up during the win over Mansfield Town.

George Dobson’s minor knock kept him out of the Rotherham game, and he may not be available for Tuesday’s clash as Parkinson looks to keep him fresh for the weekend.

Ollie Rathbone only lasted 70 minutes against Rotherham, but before you panic, Parkinson confirmed Rathbone just had cramp and they didn’t want to take any risks.

The trio of Callum Burton, Will Boyle, and Luke Bolton have missed the bulk of the campaign and are nowhere near ready to return.

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Wrexham and Reading head-to-head record

These two teams have met just 30 times in the past, and it’s Reading who hold the historical advantage with 16 wins to Wrexham’s ten, plus four draws between them.

Wrexham battered Wrexham 3-0 back in August at the start of this campaign, with goals from Ollie Palmer, Elliot Lee, and Andy Cannon securing the win at the Racecourse Ground.

That was the first meeting between the teams since 2001. Interestingly, Reading won the previous five games with an aggregate score of 11-2.

You have to go all the way back to 1998 for Wrexham’s last win against Reading before this season, and even further back to 1994 for their last win on Reading’s turf.

Reading vs Wrexham prediction

Wrexham are flying high and full of confidence after their recent run, and we simply cannot see them falling short now. They’ve got Wycombe Wanderers in their sights, and we know what Parkinson and his players are like when they get the bit between their teeth.

This won’t be an easy game, as Reading are a strong team, but Wrexham should steal the three points with a 2-1 win. Don’t be surprised to see Sam Smith ruin the party for his old team, either.