Koumas comes in for Wigan

Steve Bruce made just a single change to his line-up as Wigan targeted a victory against Reading to all-but ensure Premier League football for next season.

Jason Koumas came in for Ryan Taylor while Reading manager Steve Coppell put his faith in Leroy Lita and Kevin Doyle to provide the goals.

Three points were crucial for Reading, only one point off the drop zone with a worrying goal difference.

Wigan: Kirkland, Melchiot, Boyce, Scharner, Kilbane, Valencia, Brown, Palacios, Koumas, Heskey, Bent.

Subs: Pollitt, Taylor, Sibierski, King, Skoko.

Reading: Hahnemann, Rosenior, Ingimarsson, Duberry, Shorey, Doyle, Harper, Bikey, Hunt, Lita, Kitson.

Subs: Federici, Cisse, Little, Long, Matejovsky.

Referee: Martin Atkinson (W Yorkshire)