Lincoln City look to extend their winning run on Saturday 6 April, as they travel to Reading in SkyBet League One action.
Michael Skubala’s side will be looking to stay in a play-off spot with a sixth straight win this weekend.
The Imps ran out 3-1 winners away to a rock-bottom Carlisle United side earlier this week, on Monday. Goals from Ben House, Joe Taylor and Ted Bishop saw Lincoln to victory.
Opposition: Reading FC
The Royals are currently six points above the drop-zone, in 18th place with five games remaining.
The hosts lost 5-2 away to Bolton Wanderers in their last game, but have seen success at home, picking up two wins in their last two, along with two clean sheets in those games.
Reading have claimed the majority of their points at home this season, with 37 of their 45 coming on home turf. That tally sees Ruben Selles’ side 8th in the table for home form.
Team News:
Goalkeeper Lukas Jensen is still a doubt for the game, after pulling out of the Easter Monday game during the warm-up. Head coach Skubala confirmed that he has a bad back, but it is unlikely to be a long-term injury.
However, the Imps boss has put his trust in backup Jordan Wright, who played in place of Jensen against Carlisle.
“Jordan was fantastic and made some big saves, so if Lucas is not ready, then Jordan’s ready and more than capable of stepping up and doing the job,” he said.
Long-term absentees Tyler Walker, Lewis Montsma, Ethan Hamilton and Conor McGrandles remain unavailable for the remainder of the season.
Head-To-Head:
The reverse fixture at the LNER Stadium saw both sides take the share of the points, with a 1-1 draw prior to Christmas.
The Imps had not faced Reading in the 21st century before this season, with the teams having an even record against each other: Lincoln eight wins, Reading seven, ten draws.
Lincoln last beat Reading away in March 1986, winning 2-0.
Featured for both:
Lincoln City striker Ben House is the only name to have played for both teams clubs. House has played 15 times in the league for Lincoln this season, scoring two goals and assisting three.
The forward came through the ranks at Reading, but only played nine minutes for the first team in the FA Cup, during a 1-1 draw with Cardiff City in 2020.