League One's sole Wednesday offering sees Reading host Leyton Orient at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Just a point separates the two promotion hopefuls ahead of their midweek encounter, while both will be hoping to cut the gap to the play-off spots.
The Royals have been impressive at home this term, taking 10 points from five games, but are searching for a response after being beaten away at bottom-club Wigan Athletic on the weekend
Orient, meanwhile, downed struggling Blackpool on Saturday and are unbeaten on their travels in the third tier in 2026/27.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Reading v Leyton Orient on TV and online.
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When is Reading v Leyton Orient?
Reading v Leyton Orient will take place on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
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Reading v Leyton Orient kick-off time
Reading v Leyton Orient will kick off at 8pm.
What TV channel is Reading v Leyton Orient on?
You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
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How to live stream Reading v Leyton Orient online
Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.
You can also watch the match via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) and multiple monthly packages are available. Football starts at £23.99 a month and includes more than 1,500 live matches this season across the Premier League, WSL, EFL, SPFL and more. Multi-Sport starts at £19.99 and includes Formula 1, golf, cricket, tennis, darts, rugby, NFL and more. All Sky Sports remains available from £27.99.
NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.
Is Reading v Leyton Orient on radio?
Unfortunately, this match will not be aired on national radio. Check your local BBC radio station for more information.
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Reading v Leyton Orient odds
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