READING will be hoping to correct their dismal away form against relegation battling Cardiff City on Friday night.
In front of the Sky Sports cameras, the Royals will be looking to build some momentum having notched a late winner at home to Rotherham in midweek courtesy of Tyrese Fornah’s 90th minute goal.
However, Paul Ince’s men have struggled on their travels this season. They have picked up just 11 points from 16 away games which gives them the second worst away record in the Championship.
That is in contrast to their outstanding home form which has kept them from getting dragged into a relegation battle thus far with 30 points from 15 matches giving them the third best home form in the division.
The Bluebirds will also be seeking to go on a winning run having collected their first league victory in 12 matches with a win at Birmingham City on Tuesday.
Cardiff’s dreadful form means they are in the midst of a relegation dogfight, but they did their chances of escaping the world of good by halting their long winless streak with late strikes from Perry Ng and Callum Robinson.
That result means Cardiff are one place above the drop zone on 32 points, nine points behind Reading.
In the reverse fixture in August, Reading completed a turnaround to take three points.
Callum O’Dowda gave the Bluebirds an early breakthrough, but a Shane Long penalty put the hosts level before a Tom Ince stunner earned the home team victory.
Reading were also victorious on their last visit to the Welsh capital in October 2021 where former Cardiff player Junior Hoilett scored the only goal of the contest.
