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Reading prepares to host Mansfield Town at the SCL Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 9:04 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Reading prepares to host Mansfield Town at the SCL Stadium

Summary

Reading hosts Mansfield Town at the SCL Stadium this Wednesday for an evening league match. Mansfield enters the contest with six points from three league matches, following a recent 5-2 win over Luton Town. The visitors currently occupy a position in the third tier, having secured promotion from League Two in 2024. Mansfield manager Nigel Clough leads a squad that includes recent signings Jon Russell and Michael Smith, though defenders Baily Cargill and Jordan Bowery are unavailable for this fixture. The two clubs met twice last season, with a draw at the SCL Stadium and a Mansfield victory on their home ground. Reading looks to improve on its standing against a side that finished 10th in the table last season.

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Status Watch

•Reading plays Mansfield Town at the SCL Stadium on Wednesday evening.
•Mansfield secured a 5-2 victory over Luton Town in their most recent league fixture.
•Baily Cargill and Jordan Bowery are sidelined for Mansfield due to injury.
•Mansfield currently holds a record of two wins and one loss in league play.

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9:04 AMYahoo Sports — Opposition Lowdown: Mansfield Town Starting Season Strong

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Reading return home this Wednesday with an evening game under the lights of the SCL, facing Mansfield. Join us as we take a closer look at the opposition.
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