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MATCH PREVIEW: 2002/2003 Season

7 December 2002: LEAGUE DIVISION ONE PORTSMOUTH (HOME)
when and where	Saturday 7 December 2002 Kick-Off: 12:00 Please note the earlier kick-off time for this fixture. Madejski Stadium, Reading.
ticket information	THIS GAME IS ALL-TICKET AND IS EXPECTED TO SELL OUT. No tickets will be available on the day of the game. Normal ticket prices apply. Tickets in advance only, from the Reading FC ticket office. All stands will be reserved seating. North, East and Lower West Stands Adults: Ł17 internet advance, £19 telephone advance. Concessions: Ł9 internet advance, £11 telephone advance. Upper West Stands Adults: Ł19 Internet advance, £21 telephone advance. Concessions: Ł12 internet advance, £14 telephone advance. Reading FC On-Line Ticket Purchase >> Or buy your ticket by phone through the ticket office on 0118 968 1000.
travel, food, beer	For full infomation on the Madejski Stadium please see our guide: Madejski Stadium Guide >>
teams	Reading Unless Reading somehow manage to sign the massive talent that is Matthew Upson, this will be his last games for the Royals as his loan spell comes to an end. Expect a determined performance from the Arsenal loanee. From: Hahnemann, Murty, Williams, Upson, Shorey, Newman, Parkinson, Hughes, Watson, Harper, Salako, Forster, Rougier, Henderson, Butler, Cureton, Ashdown. Portsmouth From: Hislop, Crowe, Foxe, Ritchie, Harper, Taylor, Quashie, Diabate, Merson, Burchill, Todorov, Buxton, Pericard, O'Neil, Kawaguchi, Robinson.
previous meetings	Reading wins: 9 Draws: 11 Portsmouth wins: 16 (includes League, League Cup and FA Cup) 1997/1998 Season: 21 Feb 1998: Reading 0 Portsmouth 1 (Division One) 27 Sep 1997: Portsmouth 0 Reading 2 (Division One) Click on the result for match reports of previous games.
form	Reading head the form table with six wins from the last six. Portsmouth are second in the form table after four straight victories that has seen them extend their lead at the top of the First Division table. The winning run of one of the sides at least must come to an end - perhaps Reading's home advantage will swing it? Click the link below to view the latest league table. Click on the team name to view the last five league fixtures played by each club. Latest First Division Table And Results >>
predictions	Reading may have won the last six games in a row without letting a goal in - but Portsmouth are rightful league leaders. It's almost certainly our hardest home game of the season. A draw. Enter your Prediction now >>
web links	Home of the Pompey Anorak Brigade http://www.pompey.org

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