Match facts

  • Reading's 1-0 win over Cardiff in August ended a run of 12 league matches without a victory over the Bluebirds (D7 L5).
  • Cardiff have only failed to score in two of their past 31 matches against the Royals in league competition.
  • Reading's 1-0 victory over Fulham in midweek was just the second occasion this season that Jaap Stam's side have won at home having had less possession than their opponents (also vs Norwich).
  • The Royals have now won six of their past seven league games on home soil, losing just once.
  • Peter Whittingham has been directly involved in a higher share of Cardiff's Championship goals this season than any other player (32%).
  • Neil Warnock's side have picked up just one win in their past six away league games (D2 L3).