Reading vs Brentford Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026-27 English League Cup | Third Round
by Alex Sarwar ·
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A rare all-League One third round clash as Reading take on Brentford.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports+ / USA – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Cannot be streamed
Reading vs Brentford prediction
This is a daunting task for Reading when considering how good a team Brentford are and how clinical they can be against lower league opposition. That was demonstrated in the last round when the Bees put six goals past Birmingham City. When considering that Reading are a division below Birmingham, that’s a scary prospect.
Even if Keith Andrews does rest some of his main stars, the depth of this Brentford side should see them still dominate Reading throughout the vast majority of this game. Any outcome other than a resounding away win by at least two clear goals would be seen as a real surprise.
Reading vs Brentford tip: Brentford to win with -1 handicap
