Blackburn Rovers have won every competitive game so far this season and will be looking to continue their fine form when they travel to Reading on Wednesday evening.
Over the weekend Reading were trounced 4-0 away at newly promoted Rotherham United, whilst Rovers won 2-1 at home to West Bromwich Albion.
Reading's squad has already been blighted with injuries, with manager Paul Ince struggling for options, with six of the seven players on the bench on Saturday being U23 players.
Blackburn however are firing on all cylinders, sitting top of the league, two points clear of second after being the only team to win all three games so far.
Team news
Reading
The Royals may still have Sam Hutchinson to return after missing out on the Rotherham trip, whilst Naby Sarr is still yet to be signed by Reading as the club still wait for EFL approval, so he will not play a part on Wednesday.
Blackburn
Blackburn are looking likely to see the returns of Callum Brittain and Ash Phillips to the team after both were substituted off in the win against West Brom. Scott Wharton remains injured with a calf problem.
Likely lineups
Reading
Lumley; Yiadom, Holmes, McIntyre, Hoilett, Guiness-Walker, Fornah, Loum, Ince, Hendrick, Long.
Blackburn
Kaminski; Brittain, Phillips, Ayala, Pickering, Travis, Buckley, Hedges, Szmodics, Brereton Diaz, Gallagher.
Key players
Mamadou Loum
New signing Mamadou Loum has only played twice since signing on a season-long loan from Porto, however has already stolen the hearts of Royals fans with his performances.
Ben Brereton Diaz
The Chilean striker had a brilliant season last time out with Rovers, scoring 22 goals in 37 games, and has carried on his form into this season, scoring twice in three games.
Match details
Where is the game being played?
This match will be hosted by the Select Car Leasing Stadium, the home of Reading.
What time is kick-off?
This match will take place on Wednesday, August 17 and is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 BST.
How can I watch?
The fixture will not have any television coverage and will not be streamed in the UK, however audio commentary is available on both Reading and Blackburn's websites. Fans oversees can watch the action on RoyalsTV, via the official club website.
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