Our Under 18s have already beaten their West Berkshire counterparts this season and ahead of kick off this evening would be hoping to keep that winning run going.
Our hosts took an early lead having got the better of Leo Wilkinson with ten minutes on the clock.
With the half hour mark approaching, Lucas Taplin put us back in the game with a great turn to get into position before finishing with a left-footed strike.
With thirty nine minutes played City were reduced to ten men as Leo Wilkinson was shown red. Adam Goodwin took his place in goal.
HALF TIME: Thatcham Town 1 v Reading City 1
The referee called time on the first half and both sides went in level at the break.
With the second half underway and the scores level, it was all to play for as both sides battled for a derby night win.
With fifty three minutes on the clock, City made their first substitution as Reiss Baker replaced Joe Corker.
Just after the hour mark, our fox in the box Lucas Taplin put us in front from 12 yards after Thatcham conceded a penalty and Tappers made no mistake in firing it home.
With seventy one minutes on the clock, Archie Friday replaced Will Norton.
With seventy six minutes on the clock, City continued to ring the changes and Charlie Mills replaced Charlie Johnson.
In an eventful derby night in West Berkshire, Lucas Taplin found himself in the referee’s book with eighty three minutes played.
The referee called time on proceedings and three points would be heading down the A4 towards Reading.
Our youngsters showed great character to come from behind despite being reduced to ten men this evening.