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Warding off the danger: How Benn Ward was Reading’s saviour vs Wimbledon
25.08.26, 12:39 3 Minute Read
Reading have begun the 2026/27 EFL League One season as if auditioning for their own “All or Nothing” documentary series, even if giving All one week and Nothing the next is not exactly the premise of the Amazon show.
Following a thrilling yet heartbreaking 4-3 loss at home to title-chasing Luton Town on the opening day, the Royals travelled to South London to face relegation-favourites AFC Wimbledon, and grinded out a 0-0 draw that will not live long in the memory.
Reading’s attack, which looked like world beaters in the first half against Luton, has seldom been seen since – the visitors produced 13 attempts at Plough Lane, but only three on target. The best chance fell to Kyreece Lisbie, who reacted well to Josh Stokes’ initial effort being parried by the goalkeeper, but his strike on the rebound was well blocked.
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Anthony Tomas
Editorhas been supporting Reading since he was first taken to Elm Park in 1997 and has worked as a sports writer for five years. He covers European football for Flashscore and has written for World Soccer Magazine and MUNDIAL, but owes it all to writing Reading Handball Club's match reports in the Reading Chronicle many years ago.