Reading vs Bradford AFC preview - Davies doubt for Bantams

Posted Sunday, March 15, 2015 by PA

Bradford defender Andrew Davies is doubtful to face Reading in the quarter-final of the FA Cup after missing Saturday's 1-1 draw at Notts County due to a bruised arm.

Davies took a knock to the same arm he fractured in August in last week's draw at Coventry and was one of six changes boss Phil Parkinson made to his side at the weekend.

Ben Williams is expected to return in goal after Jak Alnwick stepped in for his debut at Notts County, while Matty Dolan and Christopher Routis, plus Gary MacKenzie and Mark Yeates are all hoping to retain their places.

But James Hanson, Billy Knott, Billy Clarke and Filipe Morais, all on the bench on Saturday, are expected to return to the starting line-up.

Reading boss Steve Clarke admits he has a number of injury concerns ahead of the replay.

The Royals boss made nine changes for Saturday's 4-1 Sky Bet Championship defeat at Watford and revealed a couple of knocks were picked up during the loss.

Clarke could be without five first-team players for the replay but refused to be drawn into revealing who was struggling to be fit.