Reading and MK Dons find themselves drawing 0-0 at half time at the Madjeski Stadium.
Darren Potter had a soft shot saved by Jonathan Bond before Rob Hall drilled wide as the Dons started well.
David Martin then pulled off a nice save to deny Hal Robson-Kanu from point-blank range after Kyle McFadzean had blocked Orlando Sa's effort.
Sa saw a header ruled out for offside before Oliver Norwood had a strong effort parried by Martin as Reading looked to grab the first goal.