Where to watch Reading vs Brentford
Reading
vs
Brentford
Reading take on Brentford in EFL Cup (3), at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire. Kick-off is 20:00 in Portugal (19:00 UTC). Final score: 1 - 2.
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Reading vs Brentford kick-off time
| Portugal | 20:00 · Tue, 15 Sept 2026 |
|---|---|
| UK | 20:00 |
| US Eastern | 15:00 |
| UTC | 19:00 |
Probable line-ups
Reading 4-2-3-1
- 1Joel Pereira
- 39Ashqar Ahmed
- 15Paudie O'Connor
- 23Conor Masterson
- 5Haydon Roberts
- 6Liam Fraser
- 8Charlie Savage
- 14Randell Williams
- 28Josh Stokes
- 11Daniel Kyerewaa
- 9Jamie Reid
Brentford 4-2-3-1
- 31Ellery Balcombe
- 33Michael Kayode
- 20Kristoffer Ajer
- 3Rico Henry
- 25Malick Diouf
- 18Mamadou Sangaré
- 23Keane Lewis-Potter
- 11Dango Ouattara
- 24Mikkel Damsgaard
- 14Fábio Carvalho
- 13Callum Wilson
Predicted from recent selections — confirmed XI is announced ~1h before kick-off.
Last meetings
- 10 Feb 2021 Reading 1 - 3 Brentford Championship
- 19 Dec 2020 Brentford 3 - 1 Reading Championship
- 30 Jun 2020 Reading 0 - 3 Brentford Championship
- 23 Nov 2019 Brentford 1 - 0 Reading Championship
- 13 Apr 2019 Reading 2 - 1 Brentford Championship
- 29 Sept 2018 Brentford 2 - 2 Reading Championship
Match info
| Round | 3 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire |
| Referee | Tom Nield |
| Attendance | 13,489 |
Form & head-to-head
Head-to-head: Reading 3 · 2 draws · Brentford 9
Reading vs Brentford — frequently asked questions
What channel is Reading vs Brentford on?
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What time does Reading vs Brentford kick off?
Reading vs Brentford kicks off at 20:00 in Portugal (20:00 UK, 15:00 US Eastern, 19:00 UTC) on Tue, 15 Sept 2026.
Is Reading vs Brentford free to watch?
Reading vs Brentford is generally only on subscription TV or streaming. Check the listings above for a free option in your country.
Where is Reading vs Brentford being played?
Reading vs Brentford is played at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire.
What competition is Reading vs Brentford in?
Reading vs Brentford is part of EFL Cup.