Danny Loader scored two late goals including a stoppage-time winner as Reading twice came from behind to beat 10-man Aston Villa and go top of Premier League 2 Division 2.
After a goalless first half, Jacob Ramsey put Villa in front on 65 minutes, but Reading were level two minutes later through Michael Olise.
| Position Pos | Club | Played Pl | GD | Points Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers
WOL
|
22 | +23 | 43 |
| 2 |
Southampton
SOU
|
22 | +16 | 43 |
| 3 |
Reading
RDG
|
22 | +12 | 40 |
| 4 |
Newcastle United
NEW
|
22 | +9 | 40 |
| 5 |
Aston Villa
AVL
|
22 | +5 | 37 |
The visitors went back ahead in the 71st minute through Cameron Archer. But, after Colin Odutayo's sending-off for Villa, Loader equalised with three minutes remaining.
Then in stoppage time, Loader headed in a cross from Olise to secure the win that puts Reading on 40 points, one ahead of Southampton having played a match more.
Villa are fifth on 36 points.
See: Reading report
