Reading vs Brentford EFL Cup preview

Reading is set to host Brentford at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Tuesday for an EFL Cup fixture. Reading enters the match seeking to recover from a recent 2-1 loss to Cambridge United, which ended a five-match unbeaten streak.

Brentford, currently playing two divisions above Reading, remains unbeaten across all competitions this season. While the Bees have recently recorded draws, including a 2-2 result against Bournemouth, they have won their last four meetings against Reading since 2021. Reading head coach Leam Richardson expressed frustration following their recent defeat, describing the goals conceded as ‘avoidable’ and ‘very poor,’ despite his team creating 19 shots during the match.