Summer signing Josh Scowen makes his debut for QPR in the opening-day game at Loftus Road.
Rangers boss Ian Holloway has opted for a 3-5-2 formation, with Jamie Mackie and Conor Washington up front.
Meanwhile, Reading forward Jon Dadi Bodvarsson has been passed fit after overcoming a minor injury.
QPR: Smithies, Perch, Onuoha, Lynch, Wszolek, Scowen, Luongo, Freeman, Bidwell, Mackie, Washington.
Subs: Ingram, Furlong, Borysiuk, Smith, Robinson, Ngbakoto, Sylla.
Reading: Mannone, Gunter, Blackett, Moore, Ilori, Kelly, Evans, Swift, Clement, Popa, Bodvarsson.
Subs: Jaakkola, Mendes, Barrow, Rinmhota, Smith, Richards.
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