Championship: Reading 0 Birmingham 1

Steve Clarke's side fell at the penultimate hurdle of the competition at the weekend when a howler from Adam Federici ensured Alexis Sanchez sent Arsenal through in extra-time.

Clarke kept faith with the Australian goalkeeper for Wednesday's clash at Madejski Stadium and Federici was on course for a clean sheet.

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