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Newcastle move to within touching distance of Premier League as Reading lose, while Sheffield Wednesday keep promotion prospects alive

Daily Mail | April 22, 2017

Related Topics: Reading F.C., Premier League, Promotion and relegation, Sheffield Wednesday F.C., Nottingham Forest F.C., Mustapha Carayol, Yann Kermorgant

Newcastle could reach the Premier League on Monday, as defeats for both Huddersfield and Reading left them on the brink of promotion.

Reading lost 3-2 to Nottingham Forest, meaning Newcastle will join Brighton in the top flight next season if they beat Preston on Monday.

Forest led 3-0 10 minutes after half-time through Britt Assombalonga's double and a Mustapha Carayol strike, and though Yann Kermorgant pulled two goals back Reading could not find an equaliser.

Reading were beaten 3-2 by Nottingham Forest to leave Newcastle on the brink of going up
Reading were beaten 3-2 by Nottingham Forest to leave Newcastle on the brink of going up
Britt Assombalonga celebrates after putting Forest ahead to ease their relegation worries
Britt Assombalonga celebrates after putting Forest ahead to ease their relegation worries
Jaap Stam and his side remain in third, but they failed to close the game on Newcastle
Jaap Stam and his side remain in third, but they failed to close the game on Newcastle

Sheffield Wednesday came from behind to beat Derby 2-1 and keep their own play-off ambitions on track.

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