Reading missed out on the chance to go top of the Championship after a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Queens Park Rangers.
In the 30th minute, Lucas Joao was brought down in the box by Tim Iroegbunam and the visitors took the lead.
Lyndon was able to nod in Osman's cross from a tight angle in the centre of the box to equalise for the R's.
Both sides had opportunities in the second half.
Two big saves by Royals goalkeeper Joe Lumley kept the hosts at bay.
Iroegbunam gave away the spot-kick in the first half and was brought down by Mamadou Loum in the 84th minute to give Queens Park Rangers a penalty.
Dykes stepped up and hit the ball from 12 yards, sending the keeper the wrong way for his second goal of the match.
Reading is in fourth place, two points back of fourth place, but they are tied with top two.
The Royals came out hungry in the second half after being outclassed in the first.
The visitors showed strength and determination coming forward and pressured the hosts into a couple of loose challenges just outside the box that gave them a couple decent set piece opportunities.
Both free- kicks were off the mark. The second strike, which came from 30 yards out, went towards the wall and the feet of the Rangers' defenders, who were more than happy to mop up.
Even though the winning penalty came against the run of play, there was no doubt about the decision made by the referee.
The home crowd roared and Dykes stepped up with confidence to score his second of the night, having previously gone league games without a goal.
They have claimed 13 points in their past five league games and are currently sitting at the top of the table.
Reading have lost three of their last four matches against teams in the top 10.
The head coach of Queens Park Rangers told a radio station.
Due to injuries this week we've had to show everything, and I thought in the first half we were excellent.
In the second, we came on strong and the substitute had an impact.
We should be happy with that win, and we should enjoy the weekend.
"An update on Chris Willock, he will be back before the World Cup so I'm imagining around theNorwich and West Bromwich games." I expect him to be back on the field the week after.
The manager of Reading told the radio station.
We fought until the end, but I am disappointed. It looked like it was going to be a stalemate.
The geezer was being shepherded away from the goal by the way we gave the penalty away.
We made a stupid foul and the ref was going to give it. He wasn't rich all night.
I don't want to lose that way. We did not have to lose because of mistakes.
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