The English Football Belt · still waiting
Reading vs. the belt
4Belt games
0–2–2Record vs. holders
2007First shot
2013Latest shot
Reading has played 4 belt games and never taken the Premier League belt: the first chance came on April 9, 2007, the latest on March 16, 2013. 2 games ended level, which leaves the belt with the holder.
Holders faced most often: Charlton Athletic (1), Arsenal (1), West Ham United (1), Manchester United (1).
The closest calls
| Date | Game | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2013 | Manchester United beat Reading 1–0 | 1 |
| Nov 12, 2007 | Arsenal beat Reading 3–1 | 2 |
Every belt game
| Belt game | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 4,452 | Mar 16, 2013 | Manchester United beat Reading 1–0 |
| 4,253 | Dec 26, 2007 | West Ham United and Reading tied 1–1 |
| 4,246 | Nov 12, 2007 | Arsenal beat Reading 3–1 |
| 4,228 | Apr 9, 2007 | Charlton Athletic and Reading tied 0–0 |