Reading are set to travel to National League Oxford City in the first round of the FA Youth Cup.
Semi-finalists in 2015, Mikele Leigertwood's Under-18s lost to giants Manchester United last season.
Scheduled for 7pm on Tuesday, October 31, the teenagers will be hoping to progress and stake a claim for the first team.
The likes of Caylan Vickers, Tyler Bindon and Basil Tuma are all eligible for the prestigious national tournament as well as making their mark in the first team.
It is the sides whose first teams play in Leagues One and Two which enter in the first round, while the Under-18 squads from Premier League and Championship clubs will join in round three.
Tickets can be purchased in advance directly through Oxford City, priced at £5 for Adults, £2 for Concessions and Under-16s able to come for free.
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