MATCH PREVIEW | Reading v Charlton

Speaking in his first press conference as Charlton boss, Jones said: "Apart from Miles Leaburn, everyone else is back in training."

The hosts will check on the fitness of Tom Holmes (back), who has missed their last two outings at Oxford United and Stevenage.

The Royals sit 20th in the Sky Bet League One table ahead of Saturday's meeting, level on points with the Addicks who have a superior goal difference.

Rubén Sellés’ side climbed out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 triumph over play-off hopefuls Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium in midweek, extending their unbeaten run to four matches.

Charlton and Reading have locked horns on 45 previous occasions with the Addicks winning 16, the Royals 18 and the remaining 11 fixtures resulting in draws.

The last meeting between the two sides came in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy in December 2023, when Reading progressed to the round of 16 following a penalty shootout victory.

Charlton won the reverse league fixture 4-0 in October 2023 courtesy of second-half strikes from Chuks Aneke, Tyreece Campbell, Alfie May and Leaburn.

Craig Hicks will oversee proceedings this weekend. The official has refereed 18 games so far this season and has shown 73 yellow cards and three red cards.

Hicks will be assisted by Conor Farrell and Andy Bennett, while Ross Martin has been appointed as the Fourth Official.

The Addicks will be wearing their red home kit in Berkshire.

Tickets for this weekend's trip to Reading are sold out, with almost 3,000 supporters travelling to the Select Car Leasing Stadium to get behind Jones' men.

Supporters outside of the UK and Ireland can watch all of Saturday's action live on CharltonTV, while those inside the UK and Ireland can enjoy live audio commentary. Click here to purchase your CharltonTV pass.