Reading are to be without a large number of first-team regulars for this evening's EFL Trophy clash with Swindon Town due to injury or international commitments.

Nelson Abbey, Charlie Savage, Ben Elliott, Dominic Ballard and Tyler Bindon have all been called up for their countries, rendering them unavailable for almost two weeks.

As a result, they will miss the clash with rivals Swindon and Saturday's derby with Oxford United has been postponed until a later date.

On top of this, Ruben Selles will be without some key men due to injury.

Tom McIntyre was substituted during the Royals' 0-0 draw with Burton Albion almost 10 days ago and has to miss out due to the league's concussion rules.

Mamadi Camara travelled with the squad to Leyton Orient on the weekend, for the 2-1 defeat, but did not feature.

The Guinea-Bissau international could be in line to make a return against the Robins.

Sam Smith, who is yet to make an appearance since his return over the summer, has returned to non-contact training but will not be fit for the Trophy tonight.