Reading v Newcastle: PA Preview

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

105 toddlers will take part in a sponsored walk, in aid of the Meningitis Trust, around the Madejski Stadium pitch - The Kyocera Toddle Waddle. Parking is in the park and ride car park (vehicles must be moved immediately after the walk). Registration is in the South East corner from 11.00am and the walk will begin at 11.30am.

Be sure to buy your copy of today’s programme which is full of entertaining features including an exclusive eight-page interview with star striker Dave Kitson; The views of former Royals striker and Magpies hero Les Ferdinand; News from our Young Royals membership club as ten winners train with the team; An exclusive centre-spread poster of our England star Nicky Shorey; All the information on today’s visitors; Quizzes, historical features and all the latest news from Madejski Stadium.

Leading out the Royals will be mascots Jack Stephen Brown, George Maxwell, Jamie Westcar, Marc Groves, Sophie Bedward, Tayler Hawkins Palmer and Harrison Hurst. Newcastle United will be led out by Steven Hall.

The Match Sponsor is Broadway Malyan, the leading international architectural and integrated design practice with offices throughout the UK and the world.

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.