Match facts

  • Reading are unbeaten in five league matches against Cardiff (W2 D3 L0) since a 2-0 defeat in November 2015 under Steve Clarke.
  • Cardiff have won two of their past 12 away matches against Reading in all competitions (W2 D6 L4).
  • Reading have not lost three consecutive Championship games since losing their opening three matches of last season under Paul Clement.
  • In the Football League, Neil Warnock has lost 16 matches against Reading - against no side has he lost more (also 16 v Watford).
  • Reading's Lucas Joao has scored in his first two league matches of this season - one against Reading for Sheffield Wednesday and one for the Royals against Hull - with the striker never scoring in three consecutive Championship appearances.
  • Cardiff City have used more players than any other Championship side so far this season, using 21 players in total.