How it finished
Brentford beat Reading 2–1. Reading had 17 shots (3 on target) to Brentford's 24 (8), with 29% of the ball against 71%. Expected goals finished 1.4 to 3.2.
What we expected from each side
The grey number is their average over the last six.
Shots and corners are not shown for this fixture — we do not have enough counted matches for these sides yet.
What we said the chances were
First half — what we expected
Shots and corners are not shown for this fixture — we do not have enough counted matches for these sides yet.
League position
Head to head
Around this fixture
Premier League table →Common questions
Who won Reading vs Brentford?
Brentford beat Reading 2–1. Reading had 17 shots (3 on target) to Brentford's 24 (8), with 29% of the ball against 71%. Expected goals finished 1.4 to 3.2.
What was the final score in Reading vs Brentford?
Reading 1–2 Brentford, played on 15 Sept 2026 in the England: EFL Cup. Bawler's model had gone into it with Reading 21%, the draw 23% and Brentford 55%.
What were the stats in Reading vs Brentford?
Full-time: Possession 29%–71%, Expected goals (xG) 1.4–3.2, Shots 17–24, Shots on target 3–8, Shots inside box 10–16, Big chances 3–8, Corners 5–7, Saves 7–2, Fouls 8–11, Offsides 2–3.
Did both teams score in Reading vs Brentford?
Yes — both Reading and Brentford scored, finishing 1–2. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 58% before kickoff.