Starting XI for fixture against the Whites

Anton Ferdinand and Hal Robson-Kanu make their first league starts of the season for the Royals against Leeds United.

Youngster Jack Stacey retains a place on the bench after getting into the matchday 18 against Colchester.  Jordan Obita comes in at left-back and Jonathan Bond takes place between the sticks in the two changes to the starting XI from midweek.

Reading starting XI: Bond, Gunter, Obita, McShane (c), Ferdinand, Norwood, Quinn, Williams, Robson-Kanu, Blackman, Sa.
Subs: Al-Habsi, A.Taylor, Hector, Tshibola, Stacey, Novakovich, Cox.