Stevenage vs Reading Highlights - August 25, 2026

Reading beat Stevenage 3-0 in EFL Cup on August 25, 2026. The match was played at Lamex Stadium.

Jacob Brown (9'), Paddy Lane (24'), Randell Williams (85') scored for Reading.

Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

A block denied Jordan Roberts on 1 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Jacob Brown could not find the target for Reading (6').

Jacob Brown scored for Reading on 9 minutes after a pass from Paddy Lane. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Jack Taylor’s effort (18').

Moments later, Jordan Roberts tested the goalkeeper for Stevenage (21'). Paddy Lane put one away for Reading (24').

Soon after, the referee cautioned Dan Butler of Stevenage on 29 minutes. Charlie Savage forced a save for Reading on 30 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Phoenix Patterson sent an effort off target for Stevenage (32'). Jeriel Dorsett was booked for Reading (41').

After the break, Jordan Roberts shot wide for Stevenage on 49 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out George Earthy’s effort (49').

Moments later, Jeriel Dorsett could not find the target for Reading (50'). Paddy Lane saw a shot blocked (58').

Soon after, Phoenix Patterson tested the goalkeeper for Stevenage (61'). Kyreece Lisbie picked out Randell Williams, who scored for Reading (85').

Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Benn Ward of Reading on 89 minutes. Carl Piergianni was booked for Stevenage (89').

Substitutions: Stevenage 5, Reading 2.

Stevenage controlled 57.1% of possession. Stevenage had 13 shots with 3 on target, while Reading had 10 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Stevenage 2, Reading 4. Corners: Stevenage 5, Reading 5.

Stevenage completed the most passes, 521 in total at 84.8% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.