Millwall vs Reading preview - Lions pair back from bans

Posted Monday, January 26, 2015 by PA

Millwall can welcome back Mark Beevers and Shaun Williams for the visit of Reading.

Defender Beevers missed the Lions' last outing, a 3-1 home defeat by Ipswich, through suspension and midfielder Williams has completed a four-match ban.

Winger Paris Cowan-Hall has a calf injury which has delayed his debut following his move from Wycombe while right-back Carlos Edwards (cruciate) is a long-term absentee.

Since the Ipswich game Millwall have released striker Scott McDonald and loaned left-back Matthew Briggs to Colchester, while boss Ian Holloway has been linked with a loan move for Southampton midfielder Jos Hooiveld.

Reading have doubts over Chris Gunter, Danny Guthrie and Jamie Mackie.

Full-back Gunter came off during the first half of Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup win at Cardiff due to an ankle problem while midfielder Guthrie and forward Mackie missed the trip to South Wales with groin injuries.

Anton Ferdinand is not yet ready to return following a calf problem and Hope Akpan is still recovering from a dislocated shoulder.

Winger Hal Robson-Kanu could return to the starting line-up after climbing off the bench to hit the winner against Cardiff.