Lincoln City boss Michael Skubala believes Reading have been 'astute' in the summer transfer window ahead of this afternoon's curtain-raiser.
Thousands of Royals fans are heading up to Sincil Bank for the opening League One match of the season, looking for a first win at the home of the Imps since 1985.
Noel Hunt has made eight signings to date, including former Lincoln captain Paudie O'Connor and Portsmouth star Paddy Lane, but still wants up to four more before the deadline at the end of August.
Speaking to the media ahead of the opening match, Skubala spoke highly of the Royals and the test expected in Lincolnshire this afternoon.
"I think they’ve been astute at what they’ve done. When you look at the areas that they struggled in, that’s where they have gone after. The signings you’ve spoken of is to sure them up but they’ve always got quality. They’re a big club that will always finish in the top half of this league, if not push for the play-offs like they have consistently. The takeover has settled down but they’re a big club, we know that, but when they come to our place, we want to give them a good game and see if we can get the three points."
Reading have failed to beat Lincoln since returning to the third tier in 2023, drawing twice and losing twice, including both fixtures last season without scoring a goal.
In 2023/24, under Ruben Selles, both fixtures ended in 1-1 draws as Lincoln narrowly missed out on the play-offs, something Reading emulated last time out.
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