By Mark Sugar
February 23 2004

Reading welcome Stan Ternent's Burnley side to the Madejski Stadium for this Division 1 clash which could see Reading go 4th if results go there way.The Royals picked up a sound 1-0 victory at Gillingham and will be looking to build on that good result at they push for the Premiership. Reading Vs Burnley
Tuesday,24th February 2004
Nationwide League Division 1
Madejski Stadium,Reading
Kick Off 20:00pm

Team News
Royals boss Steve Coppell welcomes back captain Adie Williams from a 1 match ban but it is not yet known if Williams will be fit for the game.This news came after Williams suffered a toe infection last week and was admitted to hospital.Should Williams not be fit,Coppell will stick to the defensive partnership of Ricky Newman and Ivar Ingimarrsson.
Out for Reading is Steve Brown.The ex Charlton defender picked up a knee injury in the defeat to Rotherham at the beginning of the month and could be forced out for upto 4 weeks.
Nicky Forster continues to rest from a stomach injury.In his abscence Lloyd Owusu will continue to partner Shaun Goater in attack.
John Salako was taken off injured after Saturday's 1-0 win over Gillingham.It is not yet known if he'll be fit for the game tomorrow evening.Should he not be fit either Dean Morgan or Andy Hughes will go out on left wing.Should Hughes go out on left wing Scott Murray will be recalled to the side.
Kevin Watson is rated 50/50 for the game and if he isn't risked by Steve Coppell then James Harper will continue in midfield.
Jamie Ashdown,Nathan Tyson and Joe Gamble are all out on loan at the moment so none will feature.
Andre Boucaud joined Walsall today on trial period so its unlikely he will be involved tomorrow night.

Burnley are without Graham Branch who has a calf injury.
The Clarets squad is also weakened with the departure of former defender Arthur Gnohere who left the club to join QPR.
Burnley have some familar faces in there squad who Royals supporters will remember very well.These include Glen Little and Luke Chadwick.

KEY PLAYER FOR BURNLEY:Robbie Blake

Form Guide
Reading enter the match on relatively good form after beating Gillingham 1-0 thanks to a 8th minute goal from Shaun Goater.
Burnley have been on very good form in the league with their last defeat coming against Stoke City on the 28th December.They beat promotion rivals Ipswich Town 4-2 at Turf Moor on Saturday.

Previous Meetings
25/11/2003 Burnley 3-0 Reading
01/02/2003 Burnley 2-5 Reading
27/08/2002 Reading 3-0 Burnley
18/03/2000 Burnley 3-0 Reading
24/11/1999 Reading 0-0 Burnley
13/02/1999 Burnley 1-1 Reading
09/09/1998 Reading 1-1 Burnley
21/01/1995 Burnley 1-2 Reading
05/11/1994 Reading 0-0 Burnley
11/12/1993 Burnley 0-1 Reading
21/08/1993 Reading 2-1 Burnley
20/03/1993 Reading 1-0 Burnley
03/11/1992 Burnley 1-1 Reading

Thanks to www.soccer-stats.com for providing the above information.

Tickets and Travel
Tickets are onsale from the Madejski Stadium Ticket Office and from the Official Reading FC Website.A big crowd isn't expected.

Division 1 Fixtures
Tueday 24th February

Crewe Vs Sheffield United 19:45pm
Millwall Vs Rotherham United 19:45pm
Reading Vs Burnley 20:00pm

Wednesday 25th February

Nottm Forest Vs Gillingham 19:45