Reading will aim to exploit the league's worst defence when they travel to face bottom-placed Wigan Athletic this Saturday. The Royals, sitting sixth in League One with 15 points from nine games, face a side with just four points from eight matches.
Gary Caldwell, the Wigan manager, has been blunt about the need for change after a 1-0 loss to Stevenage last weekend.
Reading's attack, led by Jack Marriott and his eight goals this season, will be central to their game plan. The 5-1 away win at Milton Keynes Dons last week showed their firepower, though they were beaten 2-0 by Chelsea's under-21s in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday. Lewis Wing and Andy Rinomhota are set to continue their midfield partnership, providing the platform for forward moves.
Wigan's recent form shows one win in their last five league games, a 3-2 victory over Blackpool in the EFL Trophy. They have struggled for goals, failing to score in three of their last four League One outings. Defender James Carragher will be part of a back line under pressure.
Reading's current form of two wins, two draws and a loss from their last five league games keeps them in the playoff conversation, four points behind leaders Plymouth. The match at the DW Stadium kicks off at 3pm on Saturday.
