Reading defeated Swansea City, 2x1, on Tuesday, on matchday 24. Coming into the contest, Paul Ince's team came from a defeat, and Russell Martin's team came from a draw.
The opening goal was scored by Andy Carroll after 27 minutes. After 32 minutes, Yakou Meité had a golden chance to score but missed the penalty.
In the 53rd minute, Tom Ince fired home Reading second goal. Liam Cullen netted the last goal after 71 minutes.
After the result Reading are 8th in the table, with 35 points, while Swansea City sit 16th place, with 32 points. With regard to the next fixture, Paul Ince's team visit Norwich City. Meanwhile, Russell Martin's team will host Watford.
| Reading | Swansea City | |||
| 8 | 3 | Shots | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Total Tackles | 4 | 7 |
| - | Tackles Won | 1 | 7 | |
| 7 | 9 | Ball steals | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 23 | Total Passes | 124 | 7 |
| 8 | 19 | Passes Completed | 110 | 7 |
| 7 | 6 | Saves | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 5 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Suffered | 6 | 7 |
