The Royals host Hull City at the Select Car Leasing Stadium this afternoon.

Here is everything you need to know.

Form

Ryan Hedges scored the winner for Blackburn Rovers eight minutes from time to condemned Reading to yet another defeat in the Championship, taking that total to 19 this season.

It is also their fourth consecutive loss in the league, having also lost to Millwall, Sheffield United and Middlesbrough in recent weeks.

Cesare Casadei’s second half goal at Ewood Park was not enough for the Royals to take anything from the game, meaning they remain in the bottom half and are now nine points above the relegation zone.

They face a Hull City side who have been inconsistent of late, having lost 3-1 to runaway leaders Burnley last time out.

It was the Tigers’ second loss in their last five games, having picked up five points during that time.

Liam Rosenior’s side sit just above Reading in the Championship in 15th, with just two points separating the sides going into the game.

Team News

Andy Yiadom and Scott Dann are all doubts for Paul Ince’s side after picking up injuries against Millwall. The duo didn’t feature last time out against Blackburn.

Winger Yakou Meite remains out for the Royals, with Junior Hoilett also on the side-lines.

Liam Moore is in contention to start having returned to the side in recent weeks.

Last Time Out: Hull City 1-2 Reading; Saturday 12 November 2022

A last minute own goal completed a brilliant comeback by the Royals in the reverse fixture at the MKM Stadium.

Jacob Greaves gave Hull the lead inside the first ten minutes of the game, only to be cancelled out by a Yakou Meite equaliser before half time.

Ryan Longman’s own goal in added time at the end of the game gave Reading all three points on the road.