Reading Take On Sixth Placed Leeds United

By Hob Nob Anyone?

It was third versus sixth on Saturday as the Royals overcame Sheffield Wednesday at the Madejski Stadium. Tonight sees a repeat, but with Reading on the road, as the Royals take on sixth placed Leeds United at Elland Road. Reading's 2-1 victory at the weekend consolidated third place and kept the Royals in touch with the top two. It was Reading's sixth victory from seven league matches. Tonight's fixture is guaranteed to be a tough one for Reading with Leeds in decent form. However, the Royals will take heart from Leeds 0-2 away defeat at Brighton and their 0-2 home defeat to Newcastle United last month.

Of course, our last away fixture saw that huge 0-5 defeat at Fulham. With that in mind Jaap Stam may take an even more cautious approach to this fixture, although publicly he is looking for another big league win: "To play in a stadium like Elland Road, it's not the easiest of games and they've got a very good side, physically and in their style of play. It's going to be a difficult game and we know that. But, if you want to stay high up the table, you need to win against these sorts of teams."

Leeds have midfielder Kalvin Phillips missing through suspension, while Danny Williams is also still serving his suspension for his recent red card. Leeds are also missing Eunan O'Kane in midfield who is out through injury. Meanwhile, Yann Kermorgant had his return from injury at the weekend and will be looking to be back in Reading's starting eleven up front.

Reading have failed to win in their last four encounters with Leeds United. Both of the last two seasons have seen us take a point off Leeds - a 0-0 home draw last season and a 0-0 away draw in October 2014. Earlier this year we were beaten 2-3 at Leeds with Hector and Rakels on the scoresheet. Reading won't be able to rely on Rakels hitting the net this time around as he is still ruled out with his season long injury.

Recent Meetings With LEEDS

DATE	COMPETITION	OPPOSITION	SCORE	REPORT
16 April 2016	Championship	Leeds (Away)	L: 2-3	Read report...
16 August 2015	Championship	Leeds (HOME)	D: 0-0	Read report...
10 February 2015	Championship	Leeds (HOME)	L: 0-2	Read report...
01 October 2014	Championship	Leeds (Away)	D: 0-0	Read report...
11 March 2014	Championship	Leeds (Away)	W: 4-2	Read report...
18 September 2013	Championship	Leeds (HOME)	W: 1-0	Read report...
06 April 2012	Championship	Leeds (HOME)	W: 2-0	Read report...
17 December 2011	Championship	Leeds (Away)	W: 1-0	Read report...
22 April 2011	Championship	Leeds (Away)	D: 0-0	Read report...
27 November 2010	Championship	Leeds (HOME)	D: 0-0	Read report...
15 April 2006	Championship	Leeds (Away)	D: 1-1	Read report...
29 October 2005	Championship	Leeds (HOME)	D: 1-1	Read report...
12 February 2005	Championship	Leeds (Away)	L: 1-3	Read report...
19 October 2004	Championship	Leeds (HOME)	D: 1-1	Read report...
18 November 1997	League Cup	Leeds (Away)	W: 3-2	Read report...
10 January 1996	League Cup	Leeds (Away)	L: 1-2	Report not available

From the Discussion

CO CountryRoyal 12 Dec 2016 · 1:57am

0-0 236 away fans.
MH Mike Hunt 12 Dec 2016 · 2:39am

0-0 236 away fans. id take that. Leeds 0 - 4 Reading Kermogant McCleary McShane Mendes
TC The Cap 12 Dec 2016 · 7:48am

With a partisan crowd and Leeds showing signs of improvement, think we'll do well to come away with a draw. 1-1. And a big shout out to anybody going up to follow the lads.
CO CountryRoyal 12 Dec 2016 · 10:19am

With a partisan crowd and Leeds showing signs of improvement, think we'll do well to come away with a draw. 1-1. And a big shout out to anybody going up to follow the lads. I'm working a night so that's my excuse sorted.
NE NewCorkSeth 12 Dec 2016 · 10:23am

Monk was my first choice to replace Brian as I believe I stated somewhere on this forum and he seems to be doing a very good job. 2-1 reading I guess? Beerens and McCleary. Wood for them.
JS John Smith 12 Dec 2016 · 4:19pm

I think we'll win. We've got a good record up there and we'll take the momentum from Wednesday (Saturday). In fact, I think we'll thrash them and even score a penalty Leeds 0-3 Reading - McCleary (pen) - Beerens - Kermorgant
GF Gunny Fishcake 12 Dec 2016 · 7:03pm

0-1 Reading the dream continues
NA Nameless 12 Dec 2016 · 7:11pm

Monk was my first choice to replace Brian as I believe I stated somewhere on this forum and he seems to be doing a very good job. 2-1 reading I guess? Beerens and McCleary. Wood for them. Why would they find a home defeat arousing ?

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