The Royals face Stoke City after dropping points at home to QPR last weekend.

Here is everything you need to know.

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Paul Ince was left frustrated last time out, as his Royals side let slip a two-goal advantage against Queens Park Rangers in what finished a 2-2 draw.

It means Reading have won just once in their last five Championship games.

Similarly, Stoke come into this came on the back of three consecutive league losses, with the Potters last Championship win being before Christmas.

Alex Neil’s side sit just four points above the relegation zone in 20th. After a 3-1 defeat against second place Sheffield United last time out, Neil will be looking for a response from his players as they aim to extend the gap between themselves and the bottom three.

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After Sam Hutchinson came off with just 15 minutes played against QPR, he is likely to miss out at the bet365 Stadium.

Liam Moore remains out, while Shane Long and Andy Carroll face a race against time to be fit after limping off in last week's draw.

Stoke will be without striker Liam Delap, after he was recalled by Manchester City and sent back out on loan to fellow Championship side Preston North End.

 

Last Time Out: Reading 2-1 Stoke City; Sunday, September 4 2022

Lucas Joao bagged a brace in the reverse fixture to claim all three points for the Royals.

Ben Wilmot equalised for the visitors after Joao’s first goal opened the scoring.

However, the Portuguese striker would go on to dispatch a penalty and secure the win for Reading.