That day, the game ended in a 1-1 draw three days after Christmas, Gary Ford with Mansfield’s opener before Reading levelled up through Chris Lambert in the second-half.
It wasn’t a memorable season for Mansfield, who finished in 22nd position with 44 points and were relegated to the Third Division.
Reading went on to finish eighth in the league, missing out on the play-offs by three points, reached the third round of the FA Cup and the second round of both the League Cup and League Trophy.
In our latest Where Are They Now? gallery, we look at the entire Stags squad that played in the 1992/93 season and where their careers took them afterwards.
Appearance and goals details cover all competitions.
13. Steve Charles - Midfielder - Apps 24(1), Goals 3
Charles played over 250 games for Mansfield over six years. Eventually moved to Scarborough and then played non-league football well into his 40s as well as lecturing at Norton College in Sheffield. He is also a graduate of Sheffield University, where he gained a degree in mathematics, and a Master's degree in sports science. Began his career in USA college football. Photo: National World
14. Paul Holland - Midfielder - Apps 44, Goals 3
Paul Holland played 149 for Stags between 1991 and 1995, before making 114 appearances for Chesterfield after a brief spell at Sheffield United. He was sacked by Mansfield after leading the club to Football League relegation in July 2008. Now head of football development at Long Eaton United. Photo: National World
15. Brian McCord - Midfielder - Apps 11, Goals 1
McCord was loaned to Stags from Barnsley during this campaign. Then moved to Stockport later in the season but had his career ended by a horror tackle against Swansea. Eventually played again in non-league, qualified as a physiotherapist and worked in property management. Photo: .
16. Steve Parkin - Midfielder - Apps 20, Goals 0
Parkin ended his career with Mansfield after time with Stoke and West Brom. Eventually managed Stags before spells with Rochdale and Barnsley. Is now assistant manager at Wrexham. Photo: Pete Norton