Predicted Portsmouth XI and bench v Reading: Wholesale changes expected for Carabao Cup first round contest

Pompey are back in action this evening, with the action coming thick and fast for John Mousinho’s men.

The Blues will be looking to follow up Saturday’s 1-0 win against Oxford United with progression in the Carabao Cup against the Royals.

The two sides met in pre-season just over a fortnight ago, with Pompey running out 4-0 winners at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Here’s how we think the Blues could line-up against Noel Hunt’s League One side.

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13. SUB 1: Nicolas Schmid

With Mousinho expected to rotate, Schmid would drop out for Killip in goal. Photo: Paul Phelan

Pompey will be cautious over his injury issues last season, so could drop to the bench in place of Swanson. Photo: Steve Bailey

Mousinho will also be wary not to overwork Shaughnessy, meaning Poole is likely to find a place on the bench. | Alun Roberts/ProSportsImages

A much-needed start for Farrell would see Ogilvie drop out. Photo: Steve Bailey