Reading hosts Brentford in 2026/27 League Cup third round
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Reading faces Brentford in the third round of the League Cup on September 15 at Select Car Leasing Stadium. The Royals come off a recent loss to Cambridge United but previously defeated two League One teams in the cup. Brentford aims for a place in the next round after drawing with Bournemouth, currently sitting sixth in the Premier League. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with referee Tom Niel officiating.
- •Game set for September 15 at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- •Reading lost to Cambridge United prior to this match.
- •Brentford drew with Bournemouth in their last outing.
- •Brentford currently ranks sixth in the Premier League.
- •Match will be refereed by Tom Niel, known for averaging 3.8 yellow cards.
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool vs. Tottenham: League Cup 2026-27 Preview & Team News
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Reading vs Brentford: 2026/27 League Cup Match Preview
"After seeing off a couple of League One clubs, the Royals host top-flight opposition in the third round of the cup.
"A challenging League Cup draw asks the Reds to gain consistency at the top level despite the change in competition
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 9:22 PMLiverpool vs. Tottenham: League Cup 2026-27 Preview & Team News
A challenging League Cup draw asks the Reds to gain consistency at the top level despite the change in competition
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:45 PMReading vs Brentford: 2026/27 League Cup Match Preview
After seeing off a couple of League One clubs, the Royals host top-flight opposition in the third round of the cup.
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