Kenny Jackett’s side lost 3-1 in this afternoon’s behind-closed-doors match which represented their first friendly of the summer.
Oli Hawkins netted the Blues’ consolation in the Madejski Stadium encounter with the Championship side.
A total of 23 players were employed by Jackett as he sought to involve the first-team squad available to him.
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Reading headed into the interval with a 2-0 lead, through goals from Lucas Joao and Omar Richards.
Hawkins reduced the deficit, only for Michael Olise to seal a 3-1 win for the hosts late on.
Pompey’s play-off semi-final first leg against Oxford United kicks off on July 3 at Fratton Park.