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It could have been worse for Paul Ince's visitors however as QPR were denied a clear penalty at 0-0. Reading defender Sam Hutchinson was the lucky man in ...

Birthday boy Lyndon Dykes scored both goals to dash Reading’s hopes of climbing to the Championship summit. - Andy Carroll opened the scoring in the 30th minute for Reading from the spot QPR 2-1 Reading: Lyndon Dykes double sees the Hoops beat Paul Ince's side to leapfrog their opponents and move into third in the Championship table, after Andy Carroll had opened the scoring for the Royals

​Lyndon Dykes' late penalty gave QPR victory and moved them up to third in the Championship table. Reading, who started the night in third place and would ...

Laird’s replacement, Osman Kakay, did superbly on the right and his cross was met at the near post by Dykes, who sent a diving header beyond former QPR keeper Lumley and into the far corner of the net. Carroll opened the scoring on the half-hour mark after Lucas Joao had been clipped by Tim Iroegbunam near the edge of the area – the veteran striker’s first goal for Reading since rejoining the club last month. But Dykes, on his 27th birthday, equalised with his first goal in 11 matches and then, with six minutes remaining, he netted from the spot to give the R’s a third consecutive win and take them level on points with leaders Sheffield United, who play on Saturday.

TONIGHT (Friday), we host Reading in the Sky Bet Championship. Be sure to read the information below to make the most of your trip to Loftus Road this evening.

Please ensure you have removed any expired or previous passes from your wallet ahead of the game. As a result, it is important fans arrive early to ensure timely entry into the stadium. Call: You can call 07557 435 421 to report anything you see or hear. Supporters are also able to purchase replica shirts by calling the Stadium Superstore on 020 8749 6862 during opening hours. If you see it, please report it. However, the Stadium Superstore now have all sizes in stock. Supporters have the chance to win incredible prizes and support the QPR Community Trust. There is no place for anti-social behaviour at Loftus Road Stadium. Priced at £5 monthly, R’s fans will be entered into all home draws that month through a subscription. All sizes are also available via our Online Store Season ticket holders should ensure they have added their season ticket to their Apple/Android wallet ahead of the game. It is important that all supporters attending the match aim to arrive with plenty of time to spare and have their tickets ready as they approach the turnstiles.