Young defender Louie Holzman is making his first league start for his hometown club in tonight's difficult encounter with Barnsley.

Fan favourite Amadou Mbengue is both injured and suspended, rendering him unavailable for this evening's trip to Oakwell.

Holzman has made a handful of appearances under Ruben Selles, making his debut three years ago in an infamous FA Cup exit to Kidderminster Harriers, but until tonight had not started a league fixture.

From good stock, his uncles Mark Holzman and Jake Cooper were both regulars for the club in the 1990s and 2010s respectively.

The 21-year-old is the only change for the Royals from Saturday's 2-1 victory over Peterborough United.

Joel Pereira stays between the sticks and is behind a back four of Michael Craig, Holzman, Tyler Bindon and Jeriel Dorsett.

Lewis Wing continues to captain the side and is joined by Charlie Savage and Ben Elliott in midfield.

Harvey Knibbs, on a run of four goals in two games, joins Chem Campbell and Sam Smith in a front three.

Brother of Reading defender Craig- Matthew- is on the bench for the Tykes.