Royals make up ground on leaders

READING gained ground on the Coca-Cola Championship pacesetters yesterday as they took advantage of defeats for the top three teams.

Mon, 27 Dec, 2004 - 00:00

Mike McGrath

The Royals moved level on points with second-placed Wigan after a comprehensive 3-0 win against Watford at the Madejski Stadium.

Goals from Ibrahima Sonko, Steve Sidwell and Lloyd Owusu got Steve Coppell’s side off to a flying start in their festive schedule.

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