"It will be a good occasion going down there to their place, their fans will be up for it," Ferdinand told Sky Sports News.
"I've seen them play a few times already this season and they look a very good team, and they are doing well in the league so far.
"We're expecting a tough game. If playing football means it suits them, then fantastic.
"I watched them last season when they were beating teams out of sight in that league quite comfortably and they've started very well this season.
"It will be a tough place to go for any team this year, going to Reading."