Reading Start Jamie Reid Against MK Dons in League One

Reading handed Jamie Reid his first league start for the club against MK Dons at Stadium MK on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as the visitors pursued their first away victory of the season. According to team news published by Yahoo Sports, Reid replaced Jacob Brown, while Reading also welcomed Charlie Savage back into the matchday squad after his international duty with Wales.

Reading entered the fixture seventh in League One with 13 points, while MK Dons occupied 21st place with seven points, according to the BBC's league standings. The match offered Reading an opportunity to strengthen their position as MK Dons sought to improve their early-season results.

Reid's inclusion came as Reading dealt with the absence of leading striker Jack Marriott, who was expected to miss several weeks because of an ankle injury sustained while playing against Wycombe Wanderers during the international break. George Earthy was also sidelined for several weeks after suffering a foot injury in training in September.

Reading's starting lineup was Pereira, Malife, Roberts, Rinomhota, Reid, Wing, O'Connor, Ward, Lisbie, Stokes and Lane. The substitutes were Stevens, Fraser, Brown, Kyerewaa, Williams, Masterson and Savage, according to Yahoo Sports.

Brown had started against Bradford City the previous Saturday at Select Car Leasing Stadium and provided an assist in Reading's 1-1 draw. Savage returned after representing Wales during the international break, including an appearance against Denmark. Sean Patton had also recovered from a preseason injury following the signing of a two-year contract extension, with a return to the bench a possibility.

MK Dons manager Paul Warne selected a 3-1-4-2 formation, according to the BBC's published team lineup. Will Dennis started in goal behind defenders Michael Ekpiteta, C. Nelson and Charlie Goode, with Dan Barlaser operating in defensive midfield.

Cohen Bramall, G. Jones, Ryan Wintle and B. Wiles formed the midfield unit, while Aaron Collins and Sam Nombe led the attack.

MK Dons named I. Fullah, A. Gilbey, K.

Lewis-Burgess, J. Sanders, S. Silvera, S.

Stacey and S. Troso among their substitutes.

The fixture came after a difficult opening stretch for MK Dons following their promotion from League Two. The club finished second behind Bromley last season, missing the title by one point, and returned to the third tier after relegation in the 2022-23 campaign.

According to The Tilehurst End's opposition preview, MK Dons had drawn six and lost one of their first seven league matches, leaving them 22nd in the table at the time of that report. Their most recent league outing was a 0-0 draw away to AFC Wimbledon, although they subsequently recorded a 7-1 victory over Brentford's under-21 team in the EFL Trophy during the week.

Warne took charge of MK Dons in April 2025 after Scott Lindsey's departure. Before joining the club, he managed Rotherham United for almost six years, securing three promotions from League One in 2018, 2020 and 2022, before moving to Derby County in September 2022.

Warne guided Derby back to the Championship during his second season before leaving the club in February 2025. He then led MK Dons to promotion in his first full season in charge. His preferred approach features direct play and an aggressive high press, according to The Tilehurst End.

MK Dons recruited 10 players during the summer, with seven permanent signings and three loan arrivals. Among the permanent additions were defenders Charlie Goode and Cohen Bramall, midfielders Dan Barlaser and Ryan Wintle, winger Sam Silvera, goalkeeper Will Dennis and forward Sam Nombe.

Aaron Collins was identified by The Tilehurst End as a key attacking threat. The 29-year-old joined MK Dons after spells with Newport County, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Morecambe, Forest Green Rovers, Bristol Rovers and Bolton Wanderers, and had scored 16 goals for the Dons since arriving, including eight that season.

The two clubs last met in league competition during the 2015-16 Championship season. They also faced each other in the previous season's EFL Trophy, when Reading won 1-0 at home through a goal from Sean Patton.