Oxford United secures 2-0 victory over Reading in local derby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 11:33 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Oxford United defeated Reading 2-0 in a local derby held on Wednesday night. Oxford's defense showed resilience, while Reading's players struggled to capitalize on opportunities. Oxford's goals came from close-range finishes, taking advantage of lapses in Reading's defense. Reading's Udoka Godwin Malife and Andy Rinomhota are set to miss the next league match due to suspensions.
- •Oxford United scores two goals from close range.
- •Reading's goalkeeper Joel Pereira faced defensive shortcomings.
- •Malife and Rinomhota will miss the next league game due to bookings.
- •Match played on Wednesday night.
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Oxford United 2-0 Reading: Player Ratings
"The Royals failed to rise to the challenge of a local derby on Wednesday night.
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