Reading v Colchester United, 14 September 1983
| Score | 4-3 to Reading |
| Competition | League Cup 1st round 2nd leg |
| Venue | Elm Park |
| Attendance | 3,460 |
View Reading v Colchester United head to head
Colchester United won on the away goals rule.
6-6 on aggregate.
After extra time - 3-2 at 90 minutes.