The 2016-17 Championship playoffs semifinal between Fulham and Reading is all square after the first leg. The 1-1 tie at Craven Cottage on May 13 suits Reading more than Fulham, not least because the Royals play the second leg at home. Away goals count for nothing extra in the Championship playoffs, so if the aggregate score is tied after 90 minutes and extra time on Tuesday, May 16, there will be a penalty shoot-out to decide which team advances to the final and a shot at promotion to the Premier League.
Fulham had the more positive intent in the first leg, as Reading appeared determined to disrupt and play for the draw from the start.