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Reading fans react to 'tough start' as 2024/25 League One fixtures are announced
Reading fans have been reacting with trepidation as the 2024/25 League One fixtures are announced, which kicks off away at big-hitting Birmingham City.
Under new American ownership, Blues are reported to have a £20m 'war chest' to spend on players as they look to bounce out of the third tier at the first attempt.
Live on Sky Sports, a full-house at St Andrew's is a tough start.
Wigan Athletic, Wrexham and Charlton Athletic follow in a tough August.
On social media, Reading supporters have been having their say.
Daz Wareham, the father of Royals striker Jayden, labelled it a 'very tough start.'
Bottom by end of August. Happy fixture release day.
— Chris (@CScott____) June 26, 2024
We should be besting Wigan and Charlton at home tbf
— Leooooo 🏴 (@LeoRoystonPerry) June 26, 2024
Run in dosent look too bad on the flip side, February looks absolutely brutal though, all 3 relegated sides + Bolton.
— Matt (@lines_aviation) June 26, 2024
Maybe it might be the best time to play Birmingham get it out the way early and give them a shock maybe , a welcome to L1 !
— Russell Beaven (@RussellBeaven) June 26, 2024
We could not have asked for a tougher start.
— Mike (@MikePea73444529) June 26, 2024
Start as we mean to go on. Gotta take down some big teams if we are to survive/move forward.
— Wokey42 (@wokey42) June 26, 2024
