Team news for the Loftus Road meeting

There are two changes to Reading's starting XI after the midweek fixture against Queens Park Rangers - George Evans and Yann Kermorgant both begin the fixture at Loftus Road.

Chris Gunter returns to the bench after recent injury; 17-year-old Josh Barrett retains his place amongst the subs.

Reading: Al-Habsi (c), McCleary, Ferdinand, Cooper, Taylor, Evans, Norwood, Quinn, Cox, Kermorgant, Rakels.
Subs: Bond, Gunter, Vydra, Hector, Piazon, John, Barrett.