Brentford look set to leapfrog Reading in the Championship as they lead the Royals 1-0 at Griffin Park.
Reading were the livelier in the opening minutes with Hal Robson-Kanu and Nick Blackman combining well, forcing a stop from David Button.
The goal came on the 12th-minute mark as Ramallo Jota was quickest to a loose ball, slotting home after a deflected cross from the right.
Jota almost doubled his tally moments later after another deflected ball sent him through only for the alert Adam Federici to make a good save.
Brentford doubled their lead on 32 minutes when Aaron Kuhl was robbed of possession, allowing Alex Pritchard to convert ruthlessly.
