This evening, Bristol City head up the M4 to Reading as they face the Royals at The Madejski Stadium, both sides looking to push on in their playoff push.

Lee Johnson could view tonight as one last opportunity to see which positions he really needs to strengthen in the last few days of the transfer market, while also helping his side get the three points and return to Bristol in a good mood.

The Robins manager has a few injury problems that he may have to deal with when choosing the team that is best suited to face Reading, and here is the expected XI that Johnson is likely to field for Bristol City tonight...

After their 1-0 win over Barnsley last time out, Bristol City are expected to field the same team with them all remaining injury-free.

Dan Bentley remains in goal as the Robins' ever-present during league fixtures so far this season, while his back four will consist of Jay Dasilva, Nathan Baker, Ashley Williams and Jack Hunt, a defence that is capable of playing out from the back as well as doing the dirty side of the game.

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Johnson tried a 4-1-4-1 formation in his last game, and he could be expecting to do the same tonight with Korey Smith taking up the role as the defensive midfielder, with his role to protect the defence and distribute the ball to the more attacking players.

The creative Niclas Eliasson and the workhorse Andreas Weimann will both feature on the wings, as their pace and constant energy will cause Reading problems at the back.

In the centre of midfield, Josh Brownhill and Jamie Paterson will both be allowed the opportunity to play a free role as they lead attacks with their precise passing and quick darts through the heart of the Reading midfield when allowed to run with the ball.

Brownhill could be featuring in his final game for Bristol City, as a potential move to Premier League side Burnley is currently on the cards.

Up front, target man Famara Diedhiou will have to lead the line himself, as his hold-up play will need to be on point as he attempts to retain the ball for the Robins.