Reading v Arsenal: PA Preview

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

Be sure to buy your copy of tonight’s programme which is full of entertaining features including Nicky Shorey reveals his ambitions with club and country; Paul Merson gives his opinions on Reading’s chances against his former side; Glen Little reports back on how his rehabilitation is progressing; Manager’s ‘no lose’ approach and skipper’s intentions to rise to tonight’s challenge; News and pictures from a thrilling reserves win over Chelsea; Centre page poster of ex-Gunner James Harper plus quizzes, Golden Goal, Once Upon a Full Time and much, much more!

‘Pudsey Bear’ will be collecting outside the ground for Children in Need which takes place this Friday. Kingsley will also be outside megastore at the Young Royals membership kiosk, where new and existing members can get hold of some Match Attax trading cards.

Leading out the Royal tonight will be mascots Max Murphy, Alex Clayton, Daniel Worth, Jordan Worth, Peter Sharp and Luke Sharp. Matthew Hill will lead out the Arsenal team.

A period of silence to reflect Remembrance Day will be held before kick off. Both sets of players will also wear wristbands for Help For Heroes, a charity for the wounded in Britain's current conflicts.

The match sponsor tonight is Kyocera. The Golden Gamble draw, sponsored by Excel in Finance, will welcome ex-Reading FC player Fred Sharpe celebrating his 70th birthday and loyal Reading FC fan Peter Holloway celebrating his 80th birthday. In association with Reading 107 and Grosvenor casinos, Paul Allen will once again announce three fans to join him pitchside for Play Your Shirts Right for a chance to win £107 cash.