Reading's Williams and Ward out for the season
Randell Williams signed a contract extension at Reading in January
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Reading boss Leam Richardson has confirmed that both Randell Williams and Benn Ward will miss the rest of the season through injury.
Williams - who had just returned from a lengthy lay-off - was substituted in the first half of Reading's defeat at Stevenage last Saturday after going down holding his hamstring.
Ward had been in a protective boot after a heavy challenge against Burton Albion in Reading's previous game forced him off with a lower leg injury.
"There's no hiding from it, it doesn't look great," Richardson told BBC Radio Berkshire.
"With only a matter of games left, it doesn't look great for Randell that he'll see the rest of the season.
"It's exactly the same with Benn, he's come to see a consultant, and he doesn't have to have an operation but he will be out for a lengthy time as well."
Williams arrived at Reading as a free agent in November on a short-term deal before signing an 18-month extension in January.
Ward joined the club in the winter window from Accrington Stanley on a three-and-a-half year contract.
The Royals are next in action on Saturday when they host Wigan Athletic at the SCL Stadium.