M4 derby
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The M4
derby is a football rivalry played between and . Both Clubs are located on the M4 Corridor
. The first game between the sides was on 25th December 1920, that Swindon won 3-2.
on two occasions whilst Reading have reached the same stage once. Swindon have won the League Cup
in 1969
, whereas Reading's furthest progression in the tournament is the quarter-finals on two occasions. Swindon have spent only a single season in the top flight of English football making their 22nd and bottom place in the 1993–94 FA Premier League their highest league finish. Reading have spent two seasons in the top flight with their highest placing being an 8th place in the 2006–07 FA Premier League which saw them finish just a point off qualification for the UEFA Cup
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M4 motorway
The M4 motorway links London with South Wales. It is part of the unsigned European route E30. Other major places directly accessible from M4 junctions are Reading, Swindon, Bristol, Newport, Cardiff and Swansea...
derby is a football rivalry played between and . Both Clubs are located on the M4 Corridor
M4 corridor
The M4 corridor is the area in the United Kingdom adjacent to the M4 motorway, which runs from London to South Wales. The area is a major hub for high-technology companies...
. The first game between the sides was on 25th December 1920, that Swindon won 3-2.
History
Overall, Reading (36 wins) have won more games than Swindon (34). Reading are currently a division above Swindon. Swindon have made it to the FA Cup semi-finalsFA Cup Semi-finals
The FA Cup Semi-finals are played to determine which teams will contest the FA Cup Final. They are the penultimate phase of the FA Cup, the oldest football tournament in the world.- Location :...
on two occasions whilst Reading have reached the same stage once. Swindon have won the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
in 1969
1969 Football League Cup Final
The 1969 Football League Cup Final took place on 15 March 1969 at Wembley Stadium. It was the ninth final and the third to be played at Wembley. It was contested between Arsenal and Swindon Town.-Pre-match:...
, whereas Reading's furthest progression in the tournament is the quarter-finals on two occasions. Swindon have spent only a single season in the top flight of English football making their 22nd and bottom place in the 1993–94 FA Premier League their highest league finish. Reading have spent two seasons in the top flight with their highest placing being an 8th place in the 2006–07 FA Premier League which saw them finish just a point off qualification for the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
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