Both teams will want to use this game to pick up maximum points and put some pressure on others around them at the bottom of the table.
Reading welcome back defender Ibrahima Sonko after a serious knee injury and he’s joined by John Oster who returns after an ankle problem. Kalifa Cisse and Glen Little are already out and will probably be joined by Bobby Convey who has a thigh injury.
The Rams will need to pick up their second win of the season against the likes of Reading if they hope to avoid the drop. But they will struggle if their defence leaks as many goals as in recent games away from home.
Derby travel to the Majedski Stadium having conceded 16 goals in their last four away games. Manager Billy Davies is likely to keep faith with the useful partnership of Steve Howard and Kenny Miller in attack, while Giles Barnes may return to action after overcoming a foot injury.
Both teams will want to use this game to pick up maximum points and put some pressure on others around them at the bottom of the table.
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