By Mark Sugar
November 28 2003

Ray Lewington's Watford travel to the Madejski Stadium tomorrow in what will be a difficult match.The Royals go into the game on the back of a shocking 3-0 defeat suffered at Burnley on Tuesday night.Steve Coppell looks certain to make changes so expect a new look Royals outfit. READING VS WATFORD KICK OFF-15:00

Team News
Out for the Royals are Steve Brown,Adie Williams,Darius Henderson who all have knee injury's.Ex Man City star Shaun Goater is expected to be fit following a rest.He had been suffering from sore knee's.He could come in for James Harper who had another shocking game Tuesday night.If not fans favourite Kevin Watson may be recalled.Another possible change could be the inclusion of John Mackie from the start.The defender had been on the bench in recent weeks as Ricky Newman had been on the best form seen so far in his Royals career.Manager Steve Coppell has some more options with Dean Morgan now signed up for the season,and Director of Football/Goalkeeping Coach Nicky Hammond has given strong hint that Jamaican star Omar Daley will have a part to play.He hasn't featured since the draw with Bradford City back in early October.Jamie Young continues as back up goalie with Jamie Ashdown on-loan at Rushden and Diamonds.

Ray Lewington has a nearly fit squad to choose from.His only injury worries are Heidur Helguson and Gavin Mahon.In Goal for Watford is Alec Chamberlin,and in defence Neil Cox,Marcus Gayle play.Up front Danny Webber,who is highly rated is expected to start.

Form Guide
Reading had been on a decent run of form,remaining unbeaten against teams such as Wigan,Millwall and the current leaders West Brom.But tuesday night suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Stan Ternant's Bunrley.We lost 3-0.We are currently in 8th Place having played 20 games.Watford come into the match on the back of a well respected home draw against West Ham.

Key Player for Watford:Danny Webber

Ticket News
Royals fans can pay on the day and supporters who go to the match will get priority for 5th Round Carling Cup Games should we beat Chelsea.

Bits and Bobs
Programme is £2.50.Also,on the TV tomorrow Kick Off 12:30pm is Wolves Vs Newcastle.The Jazz Cafe and Hotel should be showing the match.Home Fans Only.