Reading Vs Millwall Match Preview


By Matthew Grant
August 19 2005

1871Royals preview Reading's home fixture against Millwall this weekend. Reading will look to continue where they left off last Saturday after a hugely impressive 3:0 demolition of Preston North End. MADEJSKI STADIUM

MATCH PREVIEW

Reading
vs
Millwall

Saturday 20th August 2005, 3pm Kick-Off

Madejski Stadium, Reading

 

 

TEAM NEWS

Reading should continue with the same line-up this weekend with the only possibility of a change due to Bobby Convey's International duty this week, however it is thought Convey will start the game. If not then Stephen Hunt or John Oster would both be in with a chance of taking his place.

Brnyjar Gunnarsson is back in training but will not be risked. Darren Campbell looks set to go on loan to Southend where he will join up with former Royal Shaun Goater. Youngster Curtis Osano has picked up an injury.

Millwall have lost player-manager Dennis Wise to Southampton and have seen a number of key players exit over the summer. Former Royal Sammy Igoe is one of the replacements as The Lions look to rebuild.

David Livermore's move to Southampton has broken down and he should be involved at the weekend. Released Burnley winger Jean-Louis Valois has joined Millwall on trial but will not be eligible to play against The Royals although featuring against us in a reserve defeat this week.

Millwall Hotshot - Barry Hayles
 

FORM GUIDE
Reading have bounced back from their opening day defeat at home to Plymouth with two wins on the road, 2:0 at Brighton and more impressively 3:0 at Preston and the home fans will be wanting to see this happen again at the Madejski Stadium. However The Royals face a side who will be determined to make up for a poor start to the season.

Millwall have managed just one point and one goal in their opening three games of this Championship season. New manager Colin Lee will need things to improve as The Lions are currently at the foot of the table with their single point.

 

PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Reading 2:1 Millwall - 05/04/05
Millwall 1:0 Reading - 28/08/04
Millwall 0:1 Reading - 24/04/04
Reading 1:0 Millwall - 15/11/03
Millwall 0:2 Reading - 15/02/03
 

BETTING ODDS
Reading to win - 4/7
Draw - 5/2
Millwall to win - 4/1

(Courtesy of Coral Bookmakers)
 

TICKET INFORMATION
This game is only available to Reading FC Member Card holders, supporters without a membership card will be unable to purchase tickets for this game for security reasons. Ring the Sales Centre on 0870 999 1871 for more information.

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