Team news from KC Stadium

Following the weekend’s trip to Preston, Michael Hector replaces Hal Robson-Kanu in the starting XI for the meeting with Hull City – the only change to the starting line-up.

Stephen Quinn, formerly a Tiger, returns to the Royals squad after a lengthy lay-off with injury and could feature from the bench at his old stomping ground.

Reading: Bond, Gunter, Taylor, Ferdinand, Hector, McShane (c), Norwood, Williams, McCleary, Blackman, Vydra.
Subs: Al-Habsi, Robson-Kanu, Piazon, Fernandez, Quinn, Keown, Cooper.