Unbeaten Reading City start league proceedings for the New Year this Saturday with an away trip to Hilltop.
After making a remarkable start to the campaign, the Cityzens look to protect their invincible streak when they face 10th placed Hilltop.
Simon Johnson’s team have been competing at the top of the table throughout the season and have 13 wins and three draws to their name after 16 matches.
They are the only side that has yet to lose a game in the division and they sit four points behind table toppers Ascot United with a game in hand to play.
Hilltop are currently bang in the middle of the standings having won six, drawn three and lost nine of their 18 league games.
City also have the best goal difference in the league as their sturdy defence has conceded just 10 goals all season.
Meanwhile, they have also been potent in attack and are the third highest scorers in the league with 44 goals from 16 games. They only trail Ascot, who have played one more match, and third placed Egham by one goal who have played three more games.
Reading were due to kick off the year by welcoming Virginia Water to the Rivermoor on Monday, but the game was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Reading City chairman Martin Law has called on the town to continue their support for the club after the first-team’s incredible run: “Over the past few years, we have taken huge strides at Reading City Football club, to build a community based football club that the people of Reading and beyond can be proud of.
“Reading City is a non profitable organisation and will always be a club run for local people, by local people.”
“As we enter a new year with our first team unbeaten in the league, why not come on down and find out more about your community club and create a truly incredible non league atmosphere here at the Rivermoor.
“This is your club, and we need you to be our twelfth man.
The club is also offering free admission to all Reading FC season ticket holders if they present their ticket at the gate.
For ticket details for Reading City home matches, please visit: https://ticketpass.org/o/508749258/reading-city-fc/events#explore
