Nottingham Post commented Nottingham Forest 3 Reading 1: Paul Taylor's Reds player ratings

Dorus de Vries: The keeper did have to make three strong saves as Reading repeatedly tried their luck from range, but the big Dutchman was equal to the challenge. A good, important performance 8Eric Lichaj: The full back simply played well at right back, against a Reading side who like to play good football around the edges of the opposition box 7Matt Mills: The former Reading player will be pleased with his efforts, after delivering another dominant display in the centre of defence 7Jack Hobbs: