Championship action takes a short break this Tuesday as Cup action returns to RG2.

Stevenage, a side from the fourth tier, are the next visitors to the SCL Stadium in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

Here’s what you need to know about tonight's match-up.

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Form

After a disappointing defeat at Blackpool on the opening day, the Royals picked up their first win on Saturday against Cardiff City.

Falling behind inside four minutes to Callum O'Dowda's free header, a Shane Long penalty and Tom Ince wonder strike swung the game in the hosts favour for a much needed three points.

The Boro, managed by former Rotherham United and Leeds United boss Steve Evans, are one of the five League Two teams with a perfect start.

Wins over Tranmere Rovers and Stockport County have the Hertfordshire-based side in the play-offs early doors.

They will be looking to reach round two of the League Cup in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2013.

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Team News

 Scott Dann, Sam Hutchinson, Lucas Joao, Femi Azeez, Dejan Tetek and Yakou Meite all missed the win over the Bluebirds through injury, with Ovie Ejaria taken off with a potential hamstring issue.

This means we will likely see changes, with the likes of Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan and Kelvin Abrefa knocking on the door.

In positive news, new signing Mamadou Loum is set to play some part after reportedly sorting his visa on Sunday.

Visiting forward Elliott List will be absent after being taken off during the opening day win.

Last Time Out: Reading 3-0 Stevenage, January 16, 2018

After forcing a replay at the Lamex Stadium, the Royals comfortably progressed to round four of the FA Cup with a Jon-Dadi Bodvarsson hattrick.

Another added fact for the match, he scored his goals in two seperate kits after the hosts were forced to change thinto their away shirt at half-time due to a kit clash.

Right-back Chris Gunter also picked up a hattrick of assists, his best return in an an individual match.