[MNTerrier]

 VS



Date: Saturday September 24th
Location: Madjeski Stadium, Reading
Kick off: 3.00 PM



On Saturday the high flying Terriers will travel to Reading for what feels like the 53rd time in just a few years. the two clubs have developed a peculiar rivalry in recent times. owing much the the frequency in which they have played and controversial moments, a questionable sending off which led to a town collapse when dominating a game and winning 2-0 and some unkind comments from former player Norwoods wife.

Huddersfield come into the game hoping to continue there impressive start to the season. after a minor blip in their defeat at Bright town bounced straight back with a victory that was far more comprehensive than the the 2-1 score line suggested. with a full weeks rest it is expected that Wagner will have a full squad to choose from , the exception being Joe Lolley who looks like he'll be out another 2 to 3 weeks. with Wagner's rebuilt squad its of little concern as the Terriers have options in that role, its expected that the impressive youngster Kasey Palmer will start for the 2nd game in a row.

Some are expecting players to be rotated with a local derby at home to Rotherham coming up the following Tuesday so their could be starting places for the likes of Payne, Whitehead, Holmes-Dennis and Hefele. especially considering several players are very close to suspension. its obvious that a lot of effort has gone into making the John Smiths stadium a fortress and in keeping the fans at home on their side, Wagner will want all his first choice players available for a Yorkshire derby game.



A first start for the HEF ?

Reading have also had a decent start to the season and currently sit 8th in the table 2 places outside the playoffs but only by goal difference. after a shaky start that saw them lose 2 of their first 3 league games they are unbeaten in all competitions since the middle of august. Reading have also gone through something of a rebuilding process after losing key players such as Hal Robson-Kanu, Ola John,Aaron Thsibola and former town favorite Oliver Norwood during the summer. Jap Stamm invested that money in a host of young talent from premier league clubs including Tyler Beckett, Liam Moore and John Swift, he also went over seas to sign winger Roy Beerens from Hertha Berlin amongst others

Reading have been on something of a cup run this year and have reached the 4th round of the EFL cup after a hard fought 2-1 win against Brighton on tuesday night, Stamm made 8 changes for that game, so its unlikely fatigue will be an issue on saturday, however Tyler Blackett was shown a straight red card and will miss saturdays game , Liam moore also left the field injured and its uncertain whether he will be fit in time, this comes on top of McCleary's red card on saturday for violent conduct. he will also be suspended .


Record ,last 6 league games

Huddersfield WLWWWD
Reading       WDWWDL

Last Season

Huddersfield faced Reading 4 times last season

League
Reading 2-2 Huddersfield
Huddersfield 3-1 Reading

FA Cup
Huddersfield 2-2 Reading
Reading 5-2 Huddersfield




Team


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i personally dont think Wagner will change much, but i fancy Kachunga to get a rest and see how Payne and Wells work together