Reading secures 3-0 victory over Charlton Athletic in friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Reading completed a successful pre-season with a commanding 3-0 win against Charlton Athletic at The Valley on August 1. The Royals scored first just before halftime through a free-kick from Lewis Wing, who also netted the final goal after Reece Evans' header doubled the lead in the second half. This performance marks Reading's fourth consecutive clean-sheet victory in pre-season, exhibiting their improved confidence and structure compared to last season. The club aims to carry this momentum into their upcoming competitive matches next weekend.
- •Reading completes pre-season with four straight clean-sheet wins.
- •Lewis Wing opens and closes the scoring against Charlton Athletic.
- •Reece Evans scores his first goal for the first team.
- •Match serves as final preparation before competitive action resumes.
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Charlton Athletic 0-3 Reading: Winning Addickts
"The Royals wrapped up pre-season in some style, seeing off the Championship Addicks in a behind-closed-doors game at The Valley.
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