FT · England: EFL Cup · Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Reading 1–2 BrentfordMatch recap · Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Pre-match probability vs result
Reading win
21%
Draw
23%
Brentford win
55%
Result
Goals we expected vs goals scored
Our forecast
1.1 – 1.9
Total 3.1
Actual
1 – 2
Total 3 (−0.1 against our forecast)
Chances created (xG)
1.4 – 3.2
From the match itself
The match produced about as many goals as we forecast — within 0.1 of our 3.1.