Yakou Meite netted four goals as Reading got the better of Luton Town 5-0 at Kenilworth Road in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.
The Royals resumed the second-tier on a poor note with a draw at home to Stoke City followed by defeats against Derby County and Brentford.
This was in contrast to their form before the league was suspended in March where they won three games in five and were in strong contention for the promotion play-offs.
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Meite ensured there was no upset this time after he connected with George Puscas’ pass in the 17th-minute and put the ball past the onrushing Simon Sluga in the Luton goal.