Five memorable clashes between Reading FC and Sheffield Wednesday
There have been some high-scoring games between the two clubs
Yann Kermorgant wheels away in celebration - credit: Eddie Greville
Friday's FA Cup fourth-round game sees Reading FC and Sheffield Wednesday meet for the 24th time in the two clubs' history.
Reading have won 10 times, Sheffield Wednesday eight and there have been five draws.
The pair have served up some goalfests over the years, including some thumping wins for Royals.
Fans will be hoping for a similar showing from their side who will be looking to use the game as a chance to get the winning feeling back, having won just once since the start of December.
As the build-up to the FA Cup game at Hillsborough (7.45pm kick-off) continues, we have taken a look at five memorable clashes from recent years.
Sheffield Wednesday 0 Reading 2, Championship, Friday, March 17, 2017
Yann Kermorgant wheels away in celebration - credit: Eddie Greville
With Reading battling the Owls for a play-off spot, a win for either side would be a significant step towards a top-six finish.
Yann Kermorgant's goal on 13 minutes settled any early nerves and despite an onslaught from the hosts, coupled with some superb saves by Ali Al-Habsi, a late breakaway goal by Adrian Popa sealed a fine victory.
Reading: Al-Habsi, Gunter, Obita, Moore, Blackett, van den Berg, Beerens (Grabban 62), Swift (Oxford 89), McCleary (Popa 87), Williams, Kermorgant.
Sheffield Wednesday 5 Reading 2, Championship, Saturday, November 2, 2013
Alex McCarthy cries out in despair after letting a goal in - credit: Eddie Greville
Plenty of goals in this one but the majority at the wrong end from a Royals perspective. Former Reading winger Michail Antonio helped Wednesday go 2-0 up within half an hour, only for Pavel Pogrebnyak to pull a goal back.
An own goal by Sean Morrison extended the Owls' lead, however, and despite a last-gasp penalty by Adam Le Fondre, it was too little too late for Nigel Adkins' side.
Reading: McCarthy, Gunter, Kelly, Pearce, Baird, Obita, Morrison, McCleary (Blackman 69), Guthrie (Le Fondre 67), Pogrebnyak, Robson-Kanu.
Reading 5 Sheffield Wednesday 0, Championship, Saturday, February 27, 2010
Grzegorz Rasiak dedicated his first of two goals to his unwell son Jakub who missed his dad’s heroics as Reading hit Sheffield Wednesday for five - credit: Eddie Greville
The Owls were put to the sword by a ruthless Royals at Madejski Stadium.
Two goals in three minutes at the end of the first half from Jimmy Kebe and Grzegorz Rasiak put Reading in command before both added to their tally in the second half, along with a Simon Church goal.
Reading: Federici, Ingimarsson, Bertrand, Griffin, Khizanishvili, Tabb, Kebe (Henry 72), Sigurdsson (Matejovsky 79), Howard, Church (70).
Reading 6 Sheffield Wednesday 0, Championship, Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Noel Hunt and Kevin Doyle celebrate after sinking Sheffield Wednesday - credit: Eddie Greville
Royals' front pairing of Kevin Doyle and Noel Hunt were no match for an Owls side who fell apart.
Doyle bagged two in the first 10 minutes before completing his hat-trick later in the game. Hunt scored a brace and Andre Bikey also got on the scoresheet.
Reading: Hahnemann, Rosenior, Bikey, Pearce, Armstrong, Kebe, S Hunt (Convey 67), Harper, Karacan, Doyle (Long 63), N Hunt (Kelly 77).
Sheffield Wednesday 3 Reading 2, Division One, Saturday, January 11, 2003
Reading's Nicky Forster - credit Getty Images
Royals let a 2-0 lead slip after a fine start to the game. Nicky Forster and Martin Butler were both on the scoresheet for Alan Pardew's team.
However, Wednesday stormed back with Alan Quinn, Gerald Sibon and Allan Johnston sealing the fightback.
Reading: Hahnemann, Murty, Brown, Shorey (Henderson 81), Mackie, Igoe, Harper, Newman (Hughes 87), Butler, Tyson (Salako 64), Forster.
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