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Reading v Leeds Preview: Whites prepare for second away game in four days


Leeds United take on Reading on Tuesday night for what will be their second away game in the space of four days.


The Whites picked up their third consecutive win on Saturday after beating Luton Town 2-1 away at Kenilworth Road.


That now means Leeds are unbeaten in six games (W4 D2) and Marcelo Bielsa sees his side sit in place in the Championship table on 34 points, two points behind league leaders West Brom and now three points above third placed Preston North End.


Elsewhere, Reading suffered a 1-0 loss away at Brentford last weekend, their first defeat since October 5 after going unbeaten in four games (W3 D1). Mark Bowen side are currently 18th in the league table on 18 points, just four points above the relegation zone.


Team news


Defender Liam Cooper could be set for his first start since recovering from a groin injury. The club captain made his return to the side during Leeds' 2-1 win away at Luton Town on Saturday.


There are no new injury or suspension concerns for Marcelo Bielsa, with 20-year-old on-loan striker Eddie Nketiah set to return to training soon.


Reading will be without defender Andy Yiadom, who is suspended after picking up five yellow cards this season, while striker Sam Baldock is a doubt after coming off injured in their 1-0 defeat away at Brentford on Saturday.


Quick match facts


- Leeds United did the league double over Reading last season, winning 1-0 at Elland Road in November 2018 and then picking up a 3-0 victory in March 2019.


- The Whites are looking to win consecutive away league visits to Reading for the first time ever.


- Reading have not managed to win four consecutive home league matches since April 2017 under Jaap Stam.


- Leeds will be looking to win four league matches in a row for the first time since a run of seven consecutive wins in November and December 2018.


Match information


Reading v Leeds United

Sky Bet Championship

20:00 Tuesday 26th November 2019

Madejski Stadium

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