Since rumours of a points deduction broke out, Reading's form has improved remarkably with a 1-0 away win against Cardiff marking the Royals' fourth win from their last five league games. Veljko Paunovic's men could move into the top six should results go their way this weekend. Barnsley's dismal start to the season took another turn two weeks ago when an 89th-minute Murray Wallace goal condemned them to a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Millwall. Markus Schopp's side have won just one of their opening 11 league games and currently sit in the relegation zone. 1:0
With wingers Alen Halilovic and Junior Hoilett both potential absentees, there could be a place for Jahmari Clarke, who scored a hat-trick for the under-23s during the international break. Josh Laurent should return to his natural midfield role with Tom Dele-Bashiru the man most likely to drop to the bench. Markus Schopp could make one change to the side that lost against Millwall with winger Dominik Frieser returning to the starting XI Josh Benson and Aapo Halme are both doubts for the trip to Berkshire this weekend.
Reading have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 home matches against Barnsley in all competitions. Reading have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Barnsley in all competitions. Reading have won their last 3 home matches against Barnsley in all competitions. Barnsley have lost their last 3 matches (Championship). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Reading's last 3 games (Championship). Reading are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 home matches (Championship). Reading have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches against Barnsley in all competitions.
Reading have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 home matches against Barnsley in all competitions. Reading have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Barnsley in all competitions. Reading have won their last 3 home matches against Barnsley in all competitions. Barnsley have lost their last 3 matches (Championship). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Reading's last 3 games (Championship). Reading are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 home matches (Championship). Reading have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches against Barnsley in all competitions.
Since rumours of a points deduction broke out, Reading's form has improved remarkably with a 1-0 away win against Cardiff marking the Royals' fourth win from their last five league games. Veljko Paunovic's men could move into the top six should results go their way this weekend. Barnsley's dismal start to the season took another turn two weeks ago when an 89th-minute Murray Wallace goal condemned them to a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Millwall. Markus Schopp's side have won just one of their opening 11 league games and currently sit in the relegation zone. 1:0
With wingers Alen Halilovic and Junior Hoilett both potential absentees, there could be a place for Jahmari Clarke, who scored a hat-trick for the under-23s during the international break. Josh Laurent should return to his natural midfield role with Tom Dele-Bashiru the man most likely to drop to the bench. Markus Schopp could make one change to the side that lost against Millwall with winger Dominik Frieser returning to the starting XI Josh Benson and Aapo Halme are both doubts for the trip to Berkshire this weekend.