Reading v Derby: PA Preview

An exclusive preview of our matchday announcements, club news and information for the Premier League match against Derby on Sunday is now available.

Be sure to buy your copy of the matchday programme which is full of entertaining features. Inside this issue: Shane Long recalls his double strike against the Rams in a title-winning 5-0 win; Steve Coppell and Graeme Murty on the tough task that lies ahead; An exclusive interview with new indie rock band and Royals fans The Hoosiers; A centre spread poster of star centre-back Michael Duberry; Match reports from goal-greedy games against Liverpool and Portsmouth; Quizzes, historical articles, all the statistics and much, much more.

Leading out the Royals will be mascots Catherine and Philip Whittingham; Alfie Brown; Thomas and Hannah Williamson. Whilst Billy Burton will lead out our visitors Derby.

The Match Sponsor is Damac Properties, the largest private developer in Dubai and have recently opened an office in Reading.

Once again Paul Allen will introduce three fans who will take part in the half-time Play Your Shirts Right game and a chance to win £107 in association with Reading 107 and Grosvenor casinos.

We'll also welcome 13 dancers from Diverzion to perform on the pitch at the beginning of half time. Diverzion is a community initiative working for the benefit of teenagers educating them on the dangers of drug/alcohol abuse and crime.

The Royals’ Football in the Community department has supported mental health projects with regular football tournaments in the Indoor Training Centre. To mark mental health week, a signed Reading FC shirt will be presented to Slough All Stars football team.