Not for the first time this season, a win for the Under 21s helped ease some of the grimness of a bad weekend for Reds fans. A third win in eight days was secured thanks to a disciplined performance and an own goal.
In a scrappy first half, Reading had the best of the chances, going closest when Novakovich's shot struck the post. United's best chance came when a shot from Willock (right) from outside the area stung the hands of Hearne.
Willock tested the keeper again in the early stages of the second half, Moore doing well to turn away his looping shot on the half-volley. It offered a sign of a more dangerous Reds effort after the break and they duly took the lead when Riley's cross found Weir in the box. His effort hit the post but the rebound caught the leg of defender Long and cannoned into the net.
United looked much the better side for the remainder of the game, Weir a constant threat going forward and Riley offering surging runs up the left. A stout performance from a makeshift Reds defence and some solid handling from Pereira in goal kept Reading chances to a minimum. With Sunderland also winning tonight, United remain top by two points with a game in hand.
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