Wrexham progressed to the Carabao Cup fourth round after a 2-0 victory over Reading at the Racecourse Ground. Nathan Broadhead scored twice in the second half to seal the win and continue Wrexham’s impressive cup run.
Scoreline & Competition Info
- Competition: Carabao Cup (EFL Cup) – Third Round
- Date: Yesterday
- Venue: Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
- Result: Wrexham 2–0 Reading
Goals
- 57’ – Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)
- 70’ – Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)
What Stood Out
- Broadhead decisive: Two quick goals in 13 minutes gave Wrexham control of the tie.
- Reading edged possession: The visitors had 54% of the ball and more passes, but lacked a cutting edge.
- Wrexham clinical: The hosts registered 17 shots with 7 on target compared to Reading’s 4.
- Solid at the back: Wrexham restricted Reading from creating clear chances despite their share of possession.
Minute-by-Minute Timeline
- 57’ – Goal! Broadhead opens the scoring for Wrexham.
- 70’ – Goal! Broadhead doubles the lead with his second of the night.
- Full-time: Wrexham 2–0 Reading – Red Dragons advance to Round 4.
Match Stats
- Shots: Wrexham 17 – 11 Reading
- Shots on target: Wrexham 7 – 4 Reading
- Possession: Wrexham 46% – 54% Reading
- Passes: Wrexham 489 – 564 Reading
- Pass accuracy: Wrexham 82% – 85% Reading
- Fouls: Wrexham 10 – 11 Reading
- Yellow cards: Wrexham 1 – 0 Reading
- Red cards: None
- Offsides: Wrexham 3 – 0 Reading
- Corners: Wrexham 3 – 4 Reading
Lineups
Wrexham (3-4-2-1):
Burton; Brunt, Scarr, Doyle; Barnett, James, Thomason, McClean; Lee, Broadhead; Smith.
Manager: Phil Parkinson.
Reading (4-2-3-1):
Stevens; Abrefa, Stickland, Jacob, Garcia; Savage, Doyle; Elliott, Kyerewaa, Ehibhationhan; O’Mahony.
Manager: N. Hunt.
Substitutes used (Wrexham): Cleworth, Hardie, Dobson, O’Brien, Longman.
Substitutes used (Reading): Fraser, Wing, Rusheesha, Lane, Ryan.
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