Sean Patton plays in late Reading comeback after being recalled from loan spell

Sean Patton made his second League One appearance for Reading after being recalled from his loan spell at Aldershot.

The Drumkeen man came on in the 79th minute with the Royals 1-0 down at home, but goals in the 90th and 97th minutes from Paddy Lane and Matt Ritchie gave the hosts the win to move the side up to seventh place, one point off the play-offs.

Patton had made a huge impact in a short spell with Aldershot in the National League, scoring five times in six games for the club and providing an assist as they moved away from the relegation zone.

“Sean’s brief time here at Aldershot had a huge impact,” a spokesperson for Aldershot said.

“Joining in January, Sean made six appearances for the Shots, scoring five goals, with every single one of those being different to the other!

“Sean’s record here at the club is also an unbeaten one, winning five and drawing one game during his time here. 

“The club would like to thank Sean for his efforts since being here, and wish him well for what will be a bright and brilliant career ahead of him!”

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An injury to Reading striker Jack Marriott was the reason for the 19-year-old being recalled from his loan spell, and he will be hoping to break into the team further after gaining more senior experience in English football.

Patton made his League One debut for Reading in November, coming on in a 3-0 win over Blackpool, and scored in the EFL Trophy in a 1-0 win over MK Dons in October.