Nice move from Reading from front to back as Ovie Ejaria and Lucas Joao combine and try and play George Puscas in.

Good bit of last-ditch defending from former Royals defender Sean Morrison hooks it away from the striker's path just in time.

First test for Reading goalkeeper Rafael who's down low to his left to save a shot from Joe Ralls from outside the box.

Cardiff starting to come into this game.

Poor free-kick from John Swift after that Bacuna booking as he tried to swing it across from the left.

Leandro Bacuna with a rather interesting colour of dye in his hair - I'm going for crimson there.

Early booking for former Reading man Leandro Bacuna as he brings down left-back Omar Richards late.

Home crowd quite enjoyed that seeing their former player cautioned.

George Puscas has a half-sight of goal for Reading as he tries to get down the right channel.

But his rather tame effort skews wide left of goal for the hosts.

Fairly sedate start to this one but there's a short pause as Joe Bennett goes down on the touchline after trying to win the ball in he air with Reading's Andy Yiadom.

Nothing much going on there and he's back on his feet in short time.

Andy Davies is our referee this afternoon and he blows his whistle to get this one started....

The action will start shortly, but we're pausing for a minute's silence in recognition of PC Andrew Harper.

The Thames Valley Police officer died earlier this week while on duty a short distance away in west Berkshire.

Many of his colleagues are also at the game to observe the tribute.

Here come the two sides ahead of kick-off.

Reading in their traditional home shirt of blue and white hoops, Cardiff in an away kit of rather dashing orange.

Sun is out as the handshakes are exchanged....

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• Reading are unbeaten in five league matches against Cardiff (W2 D3 L0) since a 2-0 defeat in November 2015 under Steve Clarke.
• Cardiff have won two of their past 12 away matches against Reading in all competitions (W2 D6 L4).
• Reading have not lost three consecutive Championship games since losing their opening three matches of last season under Paul Clement.
• In the Football League, Neil Warnock has lost 16 matches against Reading - against no side has he lost more (also 16 v Watford).
• Reading's Lucas Joao (pictured above right with Charlie Adam) has scored in his first two league matches of this season - one against Reading for Sheffield Wednesday and one for the Royals against Hull - with the striker never scoring in three consecutive Championship appearances.
• Cardiff City have used more players than any other Championship side so far this season, using 21 players in total.

Sadly broadcasting restrictions prevent us from being able to stream BBC local radio commentaries on our website and app for this Championship fixture.

But, if you are in the Berkshire or South Wales areas, you can tune in to either BBC Radio Berkshire or BBC Radio Wales to hear full match commentary.

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock certainly won't be taking Reading lightly despite the fact the Royals have lost both their opening Championship games.

There's two of the biggest names in footballing history in their squad this season (kind of...)

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Reading boss Jose Gomes has made four changes from their 2-1 Championship defeat by Hull City last weekend.

A tactical switch at the back sees Michael Morrison come in as one of three centre-backs for midfielder Andy Rinomhota while forwards Lucas Boye and Yakou Meite are replaced by George Puscas and Ovie Ejaria.

There's also a change in goal where Rafael replaces Joao Virginia.

Cardiff also make four changes from their win against Luton.

Lee Peltier makes way for former Reading player Leandro Bacuna at right-back, Will Vaulks comes in for Gavin Whyte in midfield while Junior Hoilett replaces Josh Murphy and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing replaces Callum Paterson.

Reading XI: Rafael; Morrison, Miazga, Moore (c); Yiadom, Richards, Ejaria, Pele, Swift, Puscas, Joao.

Subs: Virginia, McIntyre, Rinomhota, Barrett, Adam, Boye, Meite.

Cardiff XI: Smithies, Bacuna, Bennett, Flint, Morrison (c), Ralls, Vaulks, Pack, Hoilett, Mendez-Laing, Glatzel.

Subs: Day, Nelson, Whyte, Murphy, Bogle, Paterson, Vassell.

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Isaac Vassell certainly made an impact on his Cardiff City debut last weekend, coming off the bench to score a late winner at home against Luton Town.

Will his midas touch continue in Berkshire this afternoon?

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Another player who seems to have settled into his new surroundings nicely is George Puscas.

The Romania striker swapped the prospect of matches at the San Siro with Inter Milan this season for the Madejski Stadium, but got off the mark for his new club in midweek against Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup.

Can he find the back of the net again on his home debut?

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After the rain comes sun and that's what the weather is currently looking like in Berkshire.

Reading's Madejski Stadium is the place to be this Sunday lunchtime for the only Championship fixture of the day as the Royals host the Bluebirds.

Reading v Cardiff City kick-off at midday and we've got all the build-up right here.

Team news on the way....