Reading battled to an impressive 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Stevenage.

Here are our ratings.

David Button, 6: Made a few smart saves in difficult conditions, but did not have to pull off any extra-ordinary saves. Stayed concentrated and on guard despite driving rain and facing an aerial bombardment. 

Andy Yiadom, 6: Up and down his flank like a man possessed. Fortunate to not have conceded a penalty for handball but defended valiantly and was a real morale booster for his tiring team.

Tyler Bindon, 7: Backing up his imperious performance against Oxford on Saturday, the teenager was in excellent form again at the Lamex. Won everything in the air and stayed on his feet in and around the box. Stepping into Tom Holmes' shoes seamlessly.

Amadou Mbengue, 6: Much quieter day at the office than at Oxford, with the pacy defender less rash than he has been on occasion.

Clinton Mola, 6: His best performance in a Reading shirt. A few raised eyebrows when the teamsheet came out after Jeriel Dorsett made the position his own, but Mola was more than adequate and offered a lot going forwards and back.

Charlie Savage, 7: Another who probably had their best Reading performance. Full of heart, the midfielder threw himself into tackles and ran himself into the ground. Had one rash tackle which was him booked, so could do with keeping a calm head at times. Will come with experience.

Lewis Wing, 6: Struggled to dictate play in the first half but much better in the second, covering more ground and linking up well with the forwards. 

Harvey Knibbs, 6: Another who ran himself into the ground, the top scorer had less of the ball in the final third but still got about the pitch and threw everything he had into seeing out the result.

Femi Azeez, 6: Growing into the game, the winger was a crucial outlet. Had less sight of goal than usual but was still an effective performance.

Sam Smith, 6: Had a guilt edge opportunity to put the game to bed but waited too long for the ball to drop. Had nothing left to give by the end, having run himself into the ground and had a real battle with Carl Piergianni at the back.

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, 6: Making the difference on Saturday, he put in yet another shift in Hertfordshire. Fearless and full of confidence, he took players on at will and was equally willing to drop back and do the dirty work.

Substitutes
Michael Craig, 6: Came on and did what he needed to do, get the side over the line.