Reading will check the fitness of four players ahead of the visit of Brentford. Defender Alex Pearce, midfielder Danny Williams, winger Hal Robson-Kanu and striker Pavel Pogrebnyak all dropped out of the squad for Wednesday night's defeat by Birmingham after picking up knocks against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final. Boss Steve Clarke will also be without utility man Nathan Ake, who started ag...Full Story »

A five-match winless streak is far from ideal preparation for an FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal - but Alex Pearce believes Reading are far better than that poor run suggests. The Royals have endured a tough time this season, with their second campaign back in the Championship one of strife and struggle. They have enjoyed some relief in the FA Cup, though, and head to Wembley this weekend f...Full Story »

Alex Pearce's nightmare first half helped Cardiff make it five straight home wins as they saw off 10-man Reading 2-1. The Republic of Ireland international's 45 minutes to forget began with the game's opening goal when the Reading defender diverted Peter Whittingham's inswinging corner past his own goalkeeper. And seconds before the break the centre-back saw red when he fouled former Royal Ada...Full Story »