Reading’s season opener against Charlton Athletic has been relocated to The Valley due to a pitch crisis — the new grass at their home stadium hasn’t grown properly from the dry spell, risking damage if played on. The match will be held without fans, a tough but necessary call by club leaders to protect their investment. Their first League One game, against Luton Town on August 15th, will be the debut of the new pitch — fingers crossed it’s ready to impress.

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