M4 derby

{{ infobox football derby | name = M4 Derby | other names = | image = | caption = | city or region = Reading/Swindon | first contested = 25th December 1920 | teams involved = Reading, Swindon Town | most wins = Reading (36) | most player appearances = }} 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.

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-finals 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.

Record

note: Record only counts for competitive matches

At Reading

• Matches Played: 47
• Reading Win: 28 (60%)
• Swindon Win: 10 (21%)
• Draws: 9 (19%)

At Swindon

• Matches Played: 48
• Reading Win: 8 (17%)
• Swindon Win: 24 (50%)
• Draws: 16 (33%)

Overall

• Matches Played: 95
• Reading Win: 36 (38%)
• Swindon Win: 34 (36%)
• Draws: 25 (26%)