Wrexham 2-0 Reading
Updated
Wrexham won: Wrexham 2-0 Reading in the EFL Cup (Round 3) on Tue, 23 Sept 2025 at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam). Wrexham goals: Nathan Broadhead 57', Nathan Broadhead 70'. Expected goals: 2.19-0.64. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Lewis Brunt (8.4).
Match report
Wrexham beat Reading 2-0
Wrexham got the better of Reading 2-0 at STōK Cae Ras on Tuesday 23 September in EFL Cup.
Nathan Broadhead put Wrexham ahead on 57' (1-0) and added another on 70' (2-0).
Wrexham had 46% of the ball, shots were 18-11 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.19-0.64. Wrexham were the better side on chances, too.
Lewis Brunt (Wrexham) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 9,457. Referee: Simon Mather.
Match stats
| Wrexham | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.19 | 0.64 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 19 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 404 (82%) | 486 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 5 |
Lineups
Wrexham (3-4-2-1): Callum Burton, Lewis Brunt, Dan Scarr, Callum Doyle, Ryan Barnett, Matthew James, George Thomason, James McClean, Elliot Lee, Nathan Broadhead, Sam Smith
Reading (4-2-3-1): Jack Stevens, Kelvin Abrefa, Michael Stickland, Matty Jacob, Andre Garcia, Ben Elliot, Charlie Savage, Daniel Kyerewaa, Kamari Doyle, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Mark O'Mahony
Key events
- 34' · Yellow card · George Thomason (Wrexham)
- 45' · Substitution · John Ryan for Andre Garcia (Reading)
- 57' · Goal · Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)
- 66' · Substitution · Liam Fraser for Ben Elliot (Reading)
- 66' · Substitution · Lewis Wing for Charlie Savage (Reading)
- 66' · Substitution · Paddy Lane for Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading)
- 66' · Substitution · Tivonge Rushesha for Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
- 70' · Goal · Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)
- 72' · Substitution · Ryan Longman for Ryan Barnett (Wrexham)
- 72' · Substitution · George Dobson for Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)
- 72' · Substitution · Lewis O'Brien for George Thomason (Wrexham)
- 79' · Substitution · Max Cleworth for Callum Doyle (Wrexham)
- 87' · Substitution · Ryan Hardie for Sam Smith (Wrexham)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 1993: Wrexham 4, draws 1, Reading 7.
Questions
Who won Wrexham vs Reading?
Wrexham won, 2-0 (EFL Cup) on Tue, 23 Sept 2025.
When and where is Wrexham vs Reading?
Tue, 23 Sept 2025, 18:45 UTC at STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham (Wrecsam), EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Wrexham and Reading?
In 12 league meetings since 1993: Wrexham 4 wins, 1 draws, Reading 7 wins (goals 14-21).