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.
21. Kevin Noteman - Midfielder - Apps 16(9), Goals 4
Winger Noteman had a good career with Doncaster and Mansfield before moving on to Chester. Now runs his own football academy. Photo: .
22. Ian Stringfellow - Midfielder - Apps 28(4), Goals 5
Stringfellow spent nine years with Mansfield who were his only pro club before he dropped into non-league. Retired in 2003 and moved to New Zealand where he is now a business development manager. Photo: .
23. Darran Rowbotham - Striker - Apps 4, Goals 0
Had a very short spell with Stags but spent most of his long career with Exeter before retiring in 2002. Photo: .
24. Phil Stant - Striker - Apps 20, Goals 7
Stant spent two seasons with Mansfield before going on to enjoy a good career with the likes of Cardiff, Bury and Lincoln among others. Managed Lincoln and in non-league with Ilkeston and Gainsborough. Worked as an FA youth development monitor and lives in Wales. Photo: JPI