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Royals set to make changes for second round tie

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Sonko: Suspended

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Reading are without Ibrahima Sonko for the Carling Cup tie against Luton Town, who could give Conrad Logan his debut.

Sonko was sent off for collecting two yellow cards in Reading's defeat at Charlton on Saturday and is suspended for the second round tie at the Madejski Stadium.

Royals boss Steve Coppell named a much-changed side for the first-round win at Dagenham & Redbridge and will seek to blood some youngsters against the Hatters.

Noel Hunt - younger brother of Stephen - is set to start up front alongside Shane Long as first-choice duo Kevin Doyle and Leroy Lita are rested, while new signing Dave Mooney could be involved for the first time.

Youngsters Alex Pearce, Julian Kelly and James Henry could all feature, but Coppell is still without Marek Matejovsky (ankle), Brynjar Gunnarsson (knee) and Sam Sodje (knee).

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Luton pulled off an upset in the first round by beating Plymouth and have another Championship scalp in their sights.

On-loan keeper Logan was on the bench for Saturday's 1-1 draw with Notts County, but could be given a chance in place of Dean Brill.

Defender Lewis Emanuel is again set to start after coming through 90 minutes unscathed against County after being hampered by a thigh strain.

Hatters boss Mick Harford is also set to keep faith in striker Sam Parkin despite him giving away the penalty which allowed Ian McParland's men to grab a point on Saturday.