The Carabao Cup continues with a compelling third-round clash as Wrexham hosts Reading at the STōK Cae Ras. This match pits a Championship side against a League One team, setting the stage for an exciting cup tie.
Match Details:
| Competition | Date | Kick-off (GMT) | Venue |
| Carabao Cup | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 7:45 PM | STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham, Wales |
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Team Form and Analysis:
Wrexham has had a mixed start to their Championship campaign, currently sitting in the bottom half of the table. The hosts are coming off a morale-boosting 3-2 away victory over Norwich City, but they have struggled for consistency in the league. Their journey in the Carabao Cup has been impressive, with a dominant 3-2 victory over Preston North End in the previous round. They will be looking to their home advantage to secure a much-needed victory and continue their cup run.
Reading, meanwhile, has had a strong start to their League One season. The visitors are coming off a 2-1 home victory over Leyton Orient. Their journey in the Carabao Cup has been impressive, with a 2-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon in the previous round. They will be looking to continue their impressive run and cause an upset against their rivals.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is closely contested. Reading has a slight edge in total wins, but the last three meetings have been very close. In their last encounter, Reading won 2-0. However, in their previous match in August 2024, Wrexham secured a dominant 3-0 victory at home. This suggests that the match will be a very tight and cagey affair.
Player to Watch:
- Wrexham: All eyes will be on their new signing Kieffer Moore, who has been in sensational form, scoring four goals in the Championship this season and will be a constant threat in attack.
- Reading: The focus for Reading will be on their key attacking players, particularly Lewis Wing, who has scored two goals and provided two assists this season and will be a key threat in the midfield.
Prediction:
Given Wrexham’s recent victory and home advantage, they are the slight favorites to win this match. However, Reading’s strong start to their league season and their recent victory against Wrexham suggest that this will be a much tighter contest than in previous seasons. A narrow home victory for Wrexham or a hard-fought draw seems like a very plausible outcome, as both teams look to continue their cup run.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Wrexham vs Reading match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
- UK: Sky Sports
- USA: ESPN+, FuboTV, Sling TV
- Canada: DAZN
- India: JioTV
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