Brentford tops Reading 2-1 in Carabao Cup; Carvalho scores on return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Brentford defeated Reading 2-1 at Select Car Leasing Stadium on September 15 to advance to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Callum Wilson opened the scoring in the third minute, and Fábio Carvalho added a second just before halftime in his first competitive match in 318 days. Paudie O’Connor scored for Reading in the second half, reducing the deficit but Brentford held their lead. Brentford's next Cup opponent will be determined following subsequent matches.
- •Match held at Select Car Leasing Stadium on September 15.
- •Callum Wilson scored the opening goal in the third minute.
- •Fábio Carvalho marked his return with a goal in first-half stoppage time.
- •O'Connor pulled one back for Reading in the 72nd minute.
- •Brentford made eight changes to their starting XI for the match.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Reading 1 Brentford 2: Carvalho marks comeback with goal as Bees progress to Carabao Cup round four
"Fábio Carvalho marked his first competitive appearance in 318 days with a goal as Brentford defeated Reading 2-1 to progress to round four of the Carabao Cup.Callum Wilson opened the scoring inside t...
"Brentford emerged from a tense finish against Reading to book their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 2-1 victory at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 9:09 PMReading 1 Brentford 2: Carvalho marks comeback with goal as Bees progress to Carabao Cup round four
Fábio Carvalho marked his first competitive appearance in 318 days with a goal as Brentford defeated Reading 2-1 to progress to round four of the Carabao Cup.Callum Wilson opened the scoring inside t...
- Sky Sports—Brentford hold off Reading to reach round four of Carabao Cup
Brentford emerged from a tense finish against Reading to book their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 2-1 victory at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
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