Reading have made six changes for the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Sheffield United this afternoon.

Adam Le Fondre comes into the side to lead the line, while Nicky Shorey takes his place in defence.

Dave Kitson starts up front for the Blades, alongside Chris Porter. January signing Danny Higginbotham takes his place in defence.

Reading: Federici, Kelly, Shorey, Mariappa, Morrison, Karacan, Leigertwood, McCleary, Robson-Kanu, Hunt, Le Fondre

Sheffield United: Long, McMahon, Westlake, Higginbotham, Maguire, Doyle, McDonald, Murphy, Blackman, Porter, Kitson