Bromley 1-1 Reading
Updated
It finished level: Bromley 1-1 Reading in the EFL Cup (Round 1) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at Copperjax Community Stadium, London. Bromley goals: Michael Cheek 33'. Reading goals: Josh Stokes 14'. Sent off: Richard Taylor (90'). Expected goals: 1.67-2.39. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: Omar Sowunmi (8).
Match report
Bromley 1-1 Reading: match report
It finished 1-1 between Bromley and Reading in EFL Cup on Saturday 8 August.
Josh Stokes put Reading ahead on 14' (0-1) and Michael Cheek levelled for Bromley on 33' (1-1).
Richard Taylor (Bromley) was sent off on 90'.
Bromley had 41% of the ball, shots were 15-16 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.67-2.39.
Omar Sowunmi (Bromley) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 3,496. Referee: Craig Hicks.
Match stats
| Bromley | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.67 | 2.39 |
| Total shots | 15 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 36 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 173 (65%) | 286 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 10 |
| Total shots | 15 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 13 |
Lineups
Bromley (4-3-3): Shamal George, Marcus Ifill, Omar Sowunmi, Kamarl Grant, Jacob Mendy, William Hondermarck, Ashley Charles, Kamil Conteh, Corey Whitely, Michael Cheek, Mitchell Pinnock
Reading (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Paudie O'Connor, Benn Ward, Jeriel Dorsett, Andy Rinomhota, Lewis Wing, Kyreece Lisbie, Josh Stokes, Daniel Kyerewaa, Jacob Brown
Key events
- 14' · Goal · Josh Stokes (Reading)
- 33' · Goal · Michael Cheek (Bromley)
- 60' · Substitution · Paddy Lane for Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)
- 61' · Substitution · Randell Williams for Josh Stokes (Reading)
- 62' · Substitution · Richard Taylor for Jacob Mendy (Bromley)
- 62' · Substitution · Ethon Archer for Mitchell Pinnock (Bromley)
- 62' · Substitution · Victor Adeboyejo for Michael Cheek (Bromley)
- 66' · Substitution · John McKiernan for Ashley Charles (Bromley)
- 69' · Yellow card · Richard Taylor (Bromley)
- 75' · Substitution · Jack Marriott for Jacob Brown (Reading)
- 76' · Substitution · Charlie Savage for Kyreece Lisbie (Reading)
- 90' · Red card · Richard Taylor (Bromley)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Chanse Headman for Corey Whitely (Bromley)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Liam Fraser for Andy Rinomhota (Reading)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Ethon Archer (Bromley)
- 90'+11 · Yellow card · Randell Williams (Reading)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Bromley vs Reading?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (EFL Cup) on Sat, 8 Aug 2026.
When and where is Bromley vs Reading?
Sat, 8 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Copperjax Community Stadium, London, EFL Cup.