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Richardson's Royals Triumph Over Former Club Wigan
11 Feb
Summary
- Reading secured a crucial 2-1 away victory against Wigan.
- Jeriel Dorsett opened scoring for Reading early in the second half.
- Paudie O'Connor's late header sealed the win for the visitors.
Reading, managed by Leam Richardson, secured a crucial 2-1 away victory against his former club, Wigan. The win provided "a big three points" for the Royals.
Jeriel Dorsett opened the scoring for Reading within four minutes of the second half, heading home an unchallenged effort. Wigan, in the early stages of their post-Ryan Lowe era, managed to equalize through substitute Joe Taylor.
However, Reading regained the lead four minutes from full-time when Paudie O'Connor found the net with a six-yard header from a free-kick, sealing the three points for the visitors. Wigan interim chief Graham Barrow acknowledged the performance improvement despite the result, noting that both goals conceded were stoppable.
Richardson praised his team's adaptability and patience against a Wigan side he believes is in a false league position.
