Two changes from Wigan clash
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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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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