Coming up at Reading
Upcoming home gamesv Barnsley
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v Huddersfield Town
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Your matchday card
Reading v Barnsley
Saturday 24 October 2026 · 15:00 · Select Car Leasing Stadium
Leave home
3h journey each way
09:30
Pub / food
Time for a pint and a bite
12:30
At the ground
Beat the turnstile queues
14:00
In your seat
Warm-up and team news
14:40
Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.
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Reading v Barnsley: the build-up
Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.
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Away days at Select Car Leasing Stadium
Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.
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Places to eat in Reading
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Best pubs in Reading
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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.
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Getting there
- Bus from Reading station — The ground is out towards Junction 11 of the M4; buses run regularly on matchdays.
- Reading station — A long walk, so most fans take the bus or a taxi instead.
- Driving — M4 J11, then follow signs; the stadium has ample car parking, unusual for this level.
Food and drink options
No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.
- Madejski/stadium retail units — Chain restaurants surround the ground, the standard pre-match option. Colours policy unknownMap
- Reading town centre — A far better range of pubs and restaurants if arriving early enough to make the trip worthwhile. Colours policy unknownMap
- Stadium concourse — Extensive facilities befitting a big ground. Colours policy unknownMap
Worth the detour
Off the beaten track
Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.
The Nag's Head, Reading
Traditional pub away from the main matchday routes, favoured by locals.
Open in mapsProspect Park
Large green space with good views, a short bus ride from the centre.
Open in mapsForbury Gardens
Small, attractive park by the abbey ruins, a quiet pre-match stop.
Open in maps
Transport alert
Weekend rail
Engineering work can affect weekend services into Reading; check the operator close to the match.
Local event
Local arrangements
Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.
Ground note · unverified
The stadium is a considerable distance from the town centre — plan transport carefully if combining both.
Ground note · unverified
Reading's fall from the Premier League means away allocations and pricing can be higher than expected for League One.
What the day will cost
Rough guide for a trip to Reading
Rough advance return fare per person
- Travel£53
- Away ticket£30
- Drinks (3 pints)£16
- Food on the day£14
Each person
£112
Group of 2
£225
Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.
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