Reading vs Brentford Highlights - September 15, 2026

Reading and Brentford drew 0-0 in EFL Cup on September 15, 2026. The match was played at Madejski Stadium.

Paudie O'Conner (72') scored for Reading. Callum Wilson (3'), Fábio Carvalho (45'+1') scored for Brentford.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Reading 4 games without defeat.

They had won 2, drawn 3 and lost 0 in their previous five. Brentford arrived unbeaten in 5.

Callum Wilson scored for Brentford on 3 minutes after a pass from Dango Ouattara. A block denied Paudie O'Conner on 12 minutes.

Soon after, Paudie O'Conner shot wide for Reading on 15 minutes. El Hadji Malick Diouf could not find the target for Brentford (18').

Shortly afterwards, Jamie Reid forced a save for Reading on 20 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Keane Lewis-Potter’s effort (24').

Callum Wilson tested the goalkeeper for Brentford (35'). Dango Ouattara picked out Fábio Carvalho, who scored for Brentford (45'+1').

After the break, Dango Ouattara sent an effort off target for Brentford (47'). Joshua Stokes forced a save for Reading on 50 minutes.

Moments later, El Hadji Malick Diouf saw a shot blocked (53'). Charlie Savage shot wide for Reading on 59 minutes.

Soon after, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Dango Ouattara’s effort (62'). Paudie O'Conner scored for Reading on 72 minutes after a pass from Charlie Savage.

Igor Thiago tested the goalkeeper for Brentford (84'). Shortly afterwards, Igor Thiago forced a save for Brentford on 89 minutes.

Substitutions: Reading 5, Brentford 5.

Brentford controlled 70.9% of possession. Reading had 17 shots with 3 on target, while Brentford had 24 and 8.

Goalkeeper saves: Reading 7, Brentford 2. Corners: Reading 5, Brentford 7.

Brentford completed the most passes, 652 in total at 91% accuracy.