Reading are playing with a back three, sticking with the system they have used for much of the season.

The Royals are looking comfortable on the ball in the early exchanges. Neither side has fashioned a chance as yet.

We are under way after both sets of players take a knee before kick-off.

Just a reminder before kick-off of the state of play in the WSL after Saturday's matches.

Manchester United temporarily replaced defending champions Chelsea at the top of the table following their 5-0 victory over Aston Villa in the early kick-off.

That thrilling win was played out in front of a record of more than 30,000 at Old Trafford.

Arsenal also won, beating Everton 1-0 in a tight encounter, to remain level on points with United but below them on goal difference.

But Emma Hayes, in her 300th game as manager, guided Chelsea back to the top with a clinical 8-0 win at bottom club Leicester.

It was a ninth defeat in nine matches for the Foxes, who remain four points behind Reading.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham head coach Rehanne Skinner speaking to the BBC: "We've got a bigger squad this week, so that's been really positive for us to get everybody back into a good position to play. We've got to try and get some consistency. We are approaching this game by making sure we start the game really well and finish really well."

• Tottenham have faced the least number of attempts on their goals in the WSL this season (62).
• Spurs' Ashleigh Neville has been involved in more goals (five – three goals, two assists) than any other defender in the WSL this season.
• Drew Spence has scored two goals for Tottenham following a ball carry in WSL this season – no player has scored more.

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• Reading have won just one of their last 18 WSL games (D4 L13), conceding exactly three goals in each of their last three games.
• The Royals have conceded a league-high nine headed goals in the WSL this season, while they also ranked joint-second in this category last season with 10. In WSL history, only Birmingham (49) have conceded more headers than Reading (46).
• Reading have faced more shots than any other side in the WSL this season (142).
• Only Leicester (1) have scored fewer first half goals than Reading (2) in the WSL this season, while Reading have conceded a league-high 13 before half-time. The Royals are one of just two sides (along with Liverpool) not to be ahead at half-time so far in the WSL this season.
• Reading's Rachel Rowe has attempted to beat more players than any other in the WSL this season (29). However, she has been successful in just three of these (10%).

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Since winning their first WSL meeting with Tottenham 3-1 in December 2019, Reading have failed to win any of their subsequent four against them (D3 L1).

Tottenham have kept a clean sheet in each of their last three WSL meetings with Reading, though two of these have been in 0-0 draws.

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Spurs tested out the turf as they shaped up a few minutes ago. The visitors will be hoping for another sharp start after scoring six first-half goals in their last three WSL away games.

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BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

If you are juggling festive plans today and cannot watch the BBC coverage, then we have a number of listening options instead.

You can listen to BBC Radio Berkshire commentary on Reading v Tottenham by clicking on the audio icon at the top of the page.

Also, Manchester City's clash against Brighton is live on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Radio Manchester. The live coverage starts with build-up on 5 Sports Extra from 13:45.

Anita Asante
Former England defender on BBC Red Button

I think Reading have struggled with the transitions and had new players coming to the club. They've had players that have previously been there for a long time, understood where they played and know the DNA of the team. They've had to find new ways to adapt.

Rehanne Skinner and her team are in the house - and the Tottenham manager is likely to tweak their tactics from their cup win at Reading a little more than two months ago.

"Our mindset and approach to games doesn't change," she explained. "Reading have played a little bit differently of late, so naturally that changes some of the areas we want to exploit and the things we need to be mindful.

"Tactically, we're approaching it slightly differently in that context. But the desire to win the game and mindset is exactly the same. Winning breeds winning so, if you can get into a fluid state with that, it helps. That's the intent."

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It has been famine or feast for Tottenham this season, with three wins and three defeats from their six WSL matches so far.

They shipped three goals in defeats to high-flyers Chelsea and Manchester City in recent matches, sandwiched between an 8-0 win at Brighton and 1-0 victory at home to Liverpool.

Despite their fluctuating form, Tottenham are well placed in mid-table and head coach Rehanne Skinner will be hoping to get back to winning ways at Reading, where they won 2-1 in the League Cup in October.

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The teams have been warming up out on the pitch as we close in on our first game today.

Reading restore Lily Woodham and Tia Primmer to their starting line-up, Rachel Rowe and Emma Mitchell dropping out from the 3-0 win at Southampton.

The Royals are justifiably proud of youth team product Emma Harries as the 20-year-old forward captains the side this afternoon.

Reading starting XI: Burns, Bryson, Evans, Eikeland, Ward, Harries, Cooper, Vanhaevermaet, Woodham, Primmer, Troelsgaard

Reading subs: Poulter, Wellings, Hendrix, Caldwell, Jane

Tottenham make four changes from their 5-1 win against Coventry. Becky Spencer replaces Tinja-Riikka Korpela in goal behind a defence containing Shelina Zadorsky instead of Gracie Pearse and Asmita Ale at the expense of Kerys Harrop.

In attack, Chioma Ubogagu makes way for Ashleigh Neville.

Tottenham starting XI: Spencer, Turner, Bartrip, Zadorsky, Ale, Summanen, James, Spence, Naz, Ayane, Neville

Tottenham subs: Korpela, Pearse, Harrop, Cho, Bizet, Ubogagu, Karczewska, Gunning-Williams

Reading manager Kelly Chambers felt that 3-0 win at Southampton a week ago had been coming.

“We all love playing games," said Chambers, who hopes the momentum will lead to a first win in five attempts against visitors Spurs this afternoon, which is live on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button.

"The girls must take credit, too, for the way they’ve conducted themselves on and off the pitch to recover in time for each game. Everyone stepped up their game to show they can compete, and it’s a problem you want to have as a manager.

"This level of competitiveness is also a huge boost for the group. It keeps the mentality of the group sharp and requires everyone to be on their top level to ensure they keep a place in the team, which can only help the overall team performance.”

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Reading go into this match with Tottenham second bottom in the WSL table after claiming just one victory and a draw from their eight matches so far this season.

Their solitary win came against bottom side Leicester at the end of October, but they claimed a battling point in their last WSL match at home to fellow strugglers Liverpool.

Sanne Troelsgaard headed home an 89th-minute equaliser in the 3-3 draw against Liverpool.

The Royals then followed that up with a 3-0 win at Southampton in the League Cup last Sunday and head coach Kelly Chambers will be hoping for more of the same against Tottenham.

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BBC iPlayer

You can watch this game live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button or using the play icon at the top of this page.

Live coverage starts with build-up from 12.15.

Hello and welcome to BBC Sport's live WSL coverage.

There were 14 goals scored in Saturday's three matches. Can we expect more of the same today?

We have three more games for you today, starting with Tottenham's visit to Reading. Kick off in that one is 12:30.

Then we have Liverpool v West Ham and Manchester City v Brighton, both start at 14:00.

Let's go!