Over the 90 minutes Stags had more of the ball and largely played well against a side who have now only lost twice in 17 outings, so the scoreline flattered the visitors.
But the Royals were gifted all five goals by home errors and made the most of them on each occasion.
Photographers Chris and Jeanette Holloway captured these pictures of some of the fans who watched the game. Take a look and see who you know.
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A sloppy Mansfield Town were well beaten by Reading on Easter Monday. Photo: Chris and Jeanette Holloway
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A sloppy Mansfield Town were well beaten by Reading on Easter Monday. Photo: Chris and Jeanette Holloway
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A sloppy Mansfield Town were well beaten by Reading on Easter Monday. Photo: Chris and Jeanette Holloway
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A sloppy Mansfield Town were well beaten by Reading on Easter Monday. Photo: Chris and Jeanette Holloway