Reading manager Noel Hunt made one change side from last week's 1-1 draw with Wycombe Wanderers for this afternoon's clash with Blackpool, with Andre Garcia replacing Jeriel Dorsett.

Taking charge at the SCL Stadium for the first time since being appointed permanent manager, Hunt confirmed his backroom staff of Mikele Leigertwood and Nigel Gibbs last night.

Making nine changes in midweek and exiting the EFL Trophy at Walsall, normal order has been resumed with a full-strength side.

Joel Pereira returns between the sticks after David Button's red card in the West Midlands, with Michael Craig; Amadou Mbengue; Tyler Bindon and 17-year-old Garcia making up the back line.

Lewis Wing; Charlie Savage and Ben Elliott complete the midfield, with Chem Campbell; Sam Smith and Harvey Knibbs aiming to plunder more goals against the Tangerines.

Jayden Wareham and Mamadi Camara provide the forward options off the bench.

Former Reading loanee Dom Ballard is on the bench for Blackpool, as is EFL veteran Jordan Rhodes who hit a hattrick against the club last season.