Reading - Luton

The new League One season begins on Saturday, 15 August 2026, with Reading hosting Luton Town at Select Car Leasing Stadium for matchday 1. This fixture marks the start of the campaign for both sides. Their most recent competitive meetings came in the 2025-26 season, with Reading winning 3-2 at home and Luton Town taking the away fixture 2-3 in League One. These results suggest a closely contested affair when they meet.

Reading's recent form shows a 1-1 draw with Bromley in the EFL Cup on 8 August. Luton Town, meanwhile, opened their EFL Cup campaign with a decisive 0-3 away victory over Gillingham on the same date. Both teams will be looking to carry that momentum into the league opener, aiming to set a positive tone for the season ahead.