Norwich City were denied victory in their first match following the sacking of head coach Dean Smith as Andy Carroll's late penalty secured a point for Reading.
Smith departed on Tuesday following a run of only three wins in 13 league games which had seen the Canaries drop from the top of the Championship to fifth in the table.
With Steve Weaver and Allan Russell placed in caretaker charge at Carrow Road, Adam Idah swept in a fierce half-volley to put the hosts ahead eight minutes after the restart.
However, former England striker Carroll fired in from the spot in the 83rd minute after Nesta Guinness-Walker was tripped in the box by Kieran Dowell.