Two changes from Wigan clash
Nigel Adkins' men take on Newport County AFC this evening at Madejski Stadium in the first round of the Capital One Cup.
There are two changes to the side that drew 2-2 with Wigan Athletic - Alex McCarthy replaces Adam Federici, whilst Simon Cox makes his second Madejski Stadium debut - in place of Ryan Edwards.
Of the Royals bench, only two have made an appearance for the Royals before; Jake Cooper, Aaron Kuhl, Aaron Tshibola and Craig Tanner still awaiting their professional debuts. Twelve players from the 18 are products of the club's Academy.
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Team news
There are two changes to the side that drew 2-2 with Wigan Athletic - Alex McCarthy replaces Adam Federici, whilst Simon Cox makes his second Madejski Stadium debut - in place of Ryan Edwards.
Of the Royals bench, only two have made an appearance for the Royals before; Jake Cooper, Aaron Kuhl, Aaron Tshibola and Craig Tanner still awaiting their professional debuts. Twelve players from the 18 are products of the club's Academy.
Follow our Twitter feed below for live updates. Full commentary is available on Reading FC Player.
Team news
Reading: McCarthy; Gunter (C), Cummings, Morrison, Pearce; Hector, Obita, Blackman, Taylor, Cox, Pogrebnyak
Subs: Andersen, Cooper, Kuhl, Akpan, Tshibola, Edwards, Tanner
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