How we think Pompey could line-up against Reading this evening. | Getty Images

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

Published 12th Aug 2025, 11:30 GMT

Updated 12th Aug 2025, 11:59 GMT

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.

Mousinho is expected to make changes to the side from Saturday’s Championship curtain raiser, with fringe players set to be given a go this evening.

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

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With Waddingham likely to start, it could see Bishop drop out, with Mousinho also wary of the Magic Man’s knock last week. | Paul Phelan/National World

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Predicted Portsmouth XI and bench v Reading: Wholesale changes and debuts 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.

21. SUB 9: Colby Bishop

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