3 things Reading must do before the Championship play-offs

Sure up at the back

As well as having the second worst away record in the league this season, they have the third worst defensive record of any side in the top half of the league table.

A key to this is keeping Paul McShane fit, as he was unable to last 90 minutes against the Brewers.

They need to find the right defensive formula to prevent free-scoring Fulham from knocking them out of the play-offs.

Even if it involves a ‘park the bus’ mentality at Craven Cottage, their current defensive line will struggle against the likes of Chris Martin and Tom Cairney unless it is sorted by Saturday.