Hull City v Play – BBC Sport

Hull City could welcome returning skipper Markus Henriksen after missing the last two games due to a suspension.

The boss, Nigel Adkins, could stay with the same team that recorded a 2-0 win against the low on Ipswich's side last week.

Striker Nelson Oliveira (hamstring) could make his return to the starting lineup after being an unused substitute in the 2-1 win over Preston.

The Royals have won three of their last five games, allowing them to gain four points over the relegation zone.

Match facts

• Hull is undefeated in five home games against Reading (W2 D3 L0) since losing 1-2 in March 1994.
• Reading has not completed a championship double against Hull since the 1986-1987 season – it won 3-0 in the first leg of this season.
• Hull has already gained five more points this season (54) compared to the 2017-18 season (49).
• Reading has failed to score in six of its nine away games against Jose Manuel Gomes in all competitions.
• Hull has scored twice or more in nine consecutive home games. It lasted longer between January and May 1933 in the Third North Division (eleven in a row).
• Reading has earned 18 points in 20 games under Paul Clement this season (W4 D6 L10) – they have won 21 points in 16 games under Gomes (W5 D6 L5).