Reading v Liverpool: PA Preview

An exclusive preview of our matchday announcements, club news and information for the match against Liverpool in the Carling Cup 3rd Round tonight is now available.

Be sure to buy your copy of tonight's matchday programme which includes features on the man who scored our first ever goal against Liverpool: Andre Bikey, Kop legend John Barnes speaks exclusively on the Reds’ chances of success, match report and images from our last gasp win over Wigan, all the information on this season’s Carling Cup competition so far plus all the latest ticket news, and much, much more!

Leading the Royals out will be the following matchday mascots: Thomas Hanson, Thomas Baggott & Christian Miller. Liverpool's mascot is Stuart Parker.

The Match Sponsor is Thames Valley Pumps.

With no winner against Wigan, Paul Allen will again introduce three fans to take part in Play Your Shirts Right sponsored by Reading 107 and Grosvenor casinos. The winner will receive £107 cash.

On the video screen just prior to the players entering the field, we'll show the updated pre-match video. It has the same music as before (Requiem for a Dream by Clint Mansell) but with new footage from last season as well as sneak preview of the planned stadium expansion! We'll also bring you the half times scores from all tonight's Carling Cup fixtures.