Ruben Selles has continued the theme of wholesale changes for the EFL Trophy, with the Spaniard making 11 changes for the visit of Arsenal.
Still a team in which all have made league appearances this season, it sees a return for experienced centre-back partners Tom Holmes and Harlee Dean.
Nesta Guinness-Walker, Matt Carson and Amadou Mbengue all return, capable of playing at full-back, along with Michael Craig likely to partner Mbengue in midfield.
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Eleven changes from Saturday as we look to top the group 👊
There are also places on the bench for the first time for Wellens and Ahmed 💪#REAARS | #BristolStreetMotorsTrophy pic.twitter.com/SgvfijuoMT
Caylan Vickers and Paul Mukairu provide width, with Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan and Jayden Wareham starting up front.
Arsenal start strong, looking to reach top spot in the group, with first-teamers Reiss Nelson and Fabio Veira in from the start.
Viera cost £35m from Porto last summer, while Nelson has come up through the ranks to make regular Premier League appearances.
Femi Azeez's brother, Miguel, is on the bench for Mehmet Ali's side.
Ali was a former Under-21 manager for the Royals before moving to North London last season.
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