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Wrexham v Reading result

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Wrexham 2–0 Reading — Wrexham won this League Cup match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Wrexham beat Reading 2–0 in the League Cup on Tuesday 23 September. Wrexham have scored in 13 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Wrexham: Nathan Broadhead (57’) and Samuel Smith (70’).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Wrexham 0.00, Reading 0.00, from 17 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

Simon Mather, England showed one yellow card — against 3.6 yellows a game across the last 10 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Wrexham: George Thomason (34’).

What it changes

Wrexham sit eighth on seven points from four games with a goal difference of +2 (2025/26 so far). Wrexham have scored nine goals, the sixth-most of the 91 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 4 games, ranked per game). Wrexham have conceded seven goals, the 36th-most (shared) of the 91 clubs.

Reading sit 21st on six points from three games with a goal difference of 0 (2025/26 so far). Reading have scored four goals, the 33rd-most (shared) of the 91 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 3 games, ranked per game). Reading have conceded four goals, the 43rd-fewest (shared) of the 91 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham) 10.2, Ryan Barnett (Wrexham) 6.7 and Matthew Jacob (Reading) 6.7 led the match.

Next up

Wrexham next travel to Lincoln on 21 November 2026.

Reading next travel to Stockport County on 14 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Wrexham: Lincoln v Wrexham, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Reading: Stockport County v Reading, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Wrexham 2–0 Reading · League Cup
  • Referee: Simon Mather, England
  • Head-to-head (last 2): Wrexham 1 · draws 0 · Reading 1 · 2.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Wrexham 3W 1D 1L · Reading 3W 1D 1L

Wrexham 2–0 Reading (League Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.13 / 1.63
Goals
against 2.13 / 1.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.86 / 3.5
Corners
against 6 / 5.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
4.43 / 4.63
Shots on target
against 5.86 / 4.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.71 / 2.88
Cards
against 0.71 / 1.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 September 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 20 September 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameWrexham for / againstLineReading for / against
Goals scored
2.13 for · 2.13 against n 8
2.5standard
1.63 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
4.86 for · 6 against n 7
9.5standard
3.5 for · 5.25 against n 8
Shots
12.14 for · 18.43 against n 7
19.5standard
11.5 for · 14.25 against n 8
Shots on target
4.43 for · 5.86 against n 7
8.5standard
4.63 for · 4.25 against n 8
Fouls committed
8.86 for · 8.57 against n 7
21.5standard
12.88 for · 11.5 against n 8
Cards shown
1.71 for · 0.71 against n 7
3.5standard
2.88 for · 1.63 against n 8

Wrexham

Wrexham Defensive

Wrexham — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Wrexham before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
G. Dobson n 883.3
0.84/1
0.75/0
—
L. O'Brien n 779.7
1.85/4
1.55/3
—
K. Moore n 772.6
1.25/2
2.16/4
—
R. Longman n 863
0.94/1
0.74/0
—
M. Cleworth n 890
0.96/1
00/0
—
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Wrexham — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Wrexham before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
G. Dobson n 883.3
3.27/5
L. O'Brien n 779.7
2.76/4
K. Moore n 772.6
0.72/2
R. Longman n 863
1.14/2
M. Cleworth n 890
2.57/6
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Wrexham Attacking

Wrexham — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Wrexham before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
G. Dobson n 883.3
0.32/0
0.32/0
L. O'Brien n 779.7
1.13/2
0.83/1
K. Moore n 772.6
2.16/3
1.25/2
R. Longman n 863
0.53/0
0.53/0
M. Cleworth n 890
0.83/2
0.11/0
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Wrexham — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Wrexham before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
G. Dobson n 883.3
00/0
00/0
L. O'Brien n 779.7
0.32/0
0.21/0
K. Moore n 772.6
0.94/1
00/0
R. Longman n 863
0.42/0
0.42/0
M. Cleworth n 890
00/0
0.43/0
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Reading

Reading Defensive

Reading — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Reading before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
F. Burns n 890
1.16/2
0.32/0
—
C. Savage n 876.4
0.74/1
0.11/0
—
D. Kyerewaa n 874.1
0.95/1
1.85/3
—
Joel Pereira n 890
00/0
0.32/0
—
L. Wing n 882
1.17/1
0.85/1
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Reading — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Reading before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
F. Burns n 890
2.37/6
C. Savage n 876.4
2.47/5
D. Kyerewaa n 874.1
0.21/0
Joel Pereira n 890
00/0
L. Wing n 882
2.68/5
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Reading Attacking

Reading — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Reading before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
F. Burns n 890
0.32/0
00/0
C. Savage n 876.4
1.25/3
0.64/0
D. Kyerewaa n 874.1
1.47/2
0.32/0
Joel Pereira n 890
00/0
00/0
L. Wing n 882
1.66/5
0.84/2
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Reading — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Reading before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
F. Burns n 890
00/0
00/0
C. Savage n 876.4
00/0
0.11/0
D. Kyerewaa n 874.1
0.21/0
0.21/0
Joel Pereira n 890
00/0
00/0
L. Wing n 882
0.32/0
0.32/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
WrexhamReading
47%Possession53%
17Shots11
7Shots on target4
4Shots off target5
6Blocked shots2
11Shots inside the box5
3Corners4
10Fouls11
1Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
4Saves5
489Passes564
82%Pass accuracy85%

Wrexham Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
C. Burton9000000006.9
L. Brunt9000110508
D. Scarr9000000207.7
M. James9000102107.2
J. McClean9000100106.9
E. Lee9000211007.3
S. Smith8700222006.3
C. Doyle7900000106.9
R. Barnett7201002207.9
G. Thomason72000001Y6.7
N. Broadhead7220223109
G. Dobson sub1800000106.6
R. Longman sub1800100006.6
L. O'Brien sub1800002006.9
M. Cleworth sub1100000006.6
R. Hardie sub30011000–

Reading Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Stevens9000000006.3
K. Abrefa9000000006
Michael George Stickland9000000106.2
M. Jacob9000000107.9
K. Doyle9000202306.7
Mark O’Mahony9000200006.2
B. Elliott6600001206.7
C. Savage6600102307.7
D. Kyerewaa6600000206.9
K. Ehibhatiomhan6600111005.9
A. Garcia4400000006.2
J. Ryan sub4600001106.2
T. Rushesha sub2400000006.3
L. Fraser sub2400000006.9
L. Wing sub2400220006.9
P. Lane sub2400110006.3

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Wrexham v Reading — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
WrexhamDWWLW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 2.2 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
ReadingDWWLW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.8 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 2
Wrexham 1 · 0 draws · Reading 1 · 2.5 goals/game
  • 2025-03-11 Reading 2–0 Wrexham
  • 2024-08-24 Wrexham 3–0 Reading
Goals per game
Wrexham scored2.2
Reading scored1.8
Wrexham conceded1.8
Reading conceded1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Wrexham and Reading?
In their last 2 meetings, Wrexham won 1, Reading won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Wrexham and Reading?
Recent form — Wrexham 3W 1D 1L; Reading 3W 1D 1L.

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