Manuel Benson mustered the only shot on target throughout the 90 minutes at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, but was denied by Joe Lumley after getting on the end of Ameen Al-Dakhil’s ball over the top.
The Clarets finished with 75% possession, but couldn’t make it count, as the Royals held on for an important point in their fight for survival.
The result ensured the hosts had preserved their 106-point milestone, attained in 2006, for another year, though Vincent Kompany’s side are still able to match that three-figure total should they win all of their remaining fixtures.
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The result ensured the hosts had preserved their 106-point milestone, attained in 2006, for another year, though Vincent Kompany’s side are still able to match that three-figure total should they win all of their remaining fixtures.
9. Scott Twine 7.5
Industrious, inventive, but his contribution lacked the goal it warranted. Put Johann Berg Gudmundsson's cross over the top when stealing a march on his marker early on, saw a number of attempts blocked in front of goal, including one after sharing passes with Darko Churlinov from a short corner, and supplied the North Macedonian with one of the best chances of the game. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
10. Nathan Tella N/A
Injury to Burnley's leading scorer with just 18 minutes on the clock was a significant blow for the visitors. The Southampton star had looked lively early on, but pulled up innocuously when attempting to keep a loose ball in play. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
11. Lyle Foster 5.5
Handed his second Championship start for the Clarets, but seemed to lose his way a little at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Worked hard across the front line, but unable to get the better of a hard-working and resilient Reading defence. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
12. Darko Churlinov 5
Given his opportunity to deliver, but didn't take his chance against the Royals. Suspect a lack of game time contributed to his rawness, but the North Macedonia international wasted two big openings to keep the Clarets on course for the record. Should have hit the target, at the very least, when taking down Scott Twine's cross inside the penalty area, and then couldn't pull the trigger when collecting a ball over the top. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton