Reading v Lincoln City (a): Team News From The Madejski Stadium

The Imps take on Reading at the Madejski Stadium in League One this afternoon. This match will be refereed by Alex Chilowicz. The kick-off is at 15:00, and team news will be provided below once we have it. Refresh the page at 14:00 for team news from both sides and have a go at our Reading v Lincoln City quiz while you wait: QUIZ HERE! (quiz link open in new tab).

Pre-match article(s): A summary of what Michael Skubala said ahead of this match and a look at past encounters with Reading.

Get involved on the forum: Match Thread: Reading v Lincoln City

Reading XI: 22. Pereira, 17. Yiadom (c), 20. Dorsett, 27. Mbengue, 24. Bindon, 4. Elliot, 11. Azeez, 29. Wing, 7. Knibbs, 12. Mukairu, 10. Smith.

Substitutes: 1. Button (GK), 30. Abrefa, 36. Craig, 2. Mola, 8. Savage, 15. Ehibhationham, 19. Wareham.

Lincoln City XI: 1. Jensen, 23. Roughan, 15. O’Connor (c), 25. Mitchell, 2. Sørensen, 7. Hackett-Fairchild, 28. Moylan, 10. Bishop, 6. Erhahon, 9. Taylor, 18. House.

Substitutes: 12. Wright (GK), 22. Eyoma, 5. Jackson. 16. Burroughs, 34. Draper, 17. Duffy, 27. Makama.

Referee: Alex Chilowicz.
Assistant Referee: Paul Lister-Flynn.
Assistant Referee: Dean Treleaven.
Fourth Official: Chris Wade.

Pre-match views from the Match Thread:

sedgleyimp: “Ticking off a new ground for me (and that also includes Elm Park from the past) and looking forward to what will be a tough game. Reading still need a few points to secure their League 1 place for next season, though they could still be scuppered by off-field owner antics. Do believe we are capable of beating any team at the moment, but also aware that the run has to come to and end at some point.

There should be a great atmosphere at our end. Hope the Reading fans don’t bring any tennis balls with them.”

Luke Imp: “Got a sneaky feeling this will end up being a bit of a basketball match at times, they seem to throw caution to the wind every game, which is why they swing between good results and then being done for 5 at Bolton.”

Scotimp: “Every game will be tough, not just this one; the longer an unbeaten run continues, the more likely it is to end. Eight more unbeaten will do me.”

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