Reading look set to outsell their hosts at this evening's EFL Trophy clash at Brighton and Hove Albion Under-21s.

Ruben Selles' Royals travel to Amex Stadium for the first time since 2017, with a place in the last eight of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy at stake.

Facing a youth side, with the Seagulls still in the FA Cup and Europa League, Reading are likely to use fringe first-team players with a crucial League One match with Port Vale on Saturday.

Regularly crowds are low for this competition, with many choosing to boycott due to the invitation to youth sides in a first-team tournament.

Reading's highest crowd this year has been just 6,000 for the visit of rivals Swindon Town, while under 2,000 turned out for the last round against Charlton Athletic.

Just over 400 tickets have been sold for the trip to Sussex, while less have been sold in the home area.

Tickets are still available on the day, with a £5 increase on advanced prices.