Royals routed as Clarets into play-off final

BURNLEY hit two sensational second-half strikes to book a place in the Coca-Cola Championship play-off final as Reading’s dismal home form again cost them a crack at promotion.

Steve Coppell’s side looked certain to return to the Barclays Premier League for the majority of the season but capitulated in the final three months to fall off the pace.

The Royals’ final home win of the season came way back in January and despite dominating the first 45 minutes they were again undone thanks to wonder goals from Martin Paterson and Steven Thompson.