The Red Dragons have advanced to this stage of the competition for the first time since the 1981-82 season, having edged past Championship rivals Hull City on penalties after a dramatic 120 minutes of football in the previous round. Their visitors, meanwhile, defeated Wimbledon to book their place here, reaching this stage of the tournament for the first time in five years.
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1 Wrexham vs Reading prediction: Expect goals at the Racecourse2 Most recent H2H: Another emphatic home victory for the hosts?3 Wrexham: Lengthy injury list4 Reading preview: Marriott to maintain scoring form?5 Player to watch: Josh WindassReading have lost their last two away games, conceding three goals in both.
Correct score prediction: Wrexham 3-1 Reading
This tie carries the potential for plenty of entertainment given the recent records of both clubs. Wrexham have been involved in several high-scoring contests but have failed to win any of their last four home matches inside 90 minutes, including their penalty shootout triumph in the over Hull in a 3-3 stalemate. Still, with home advantage, the hosts will be confident of overcoming a Reading side from the division below, who themselves have been part of goal-filled encounters in recent weeks.
Pre-match analysis: Hosts thrice as likely
HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%The bookmakers firmly favour Wrexham to progress, with the Red Dragons given a 61.9% implied chance of victory, about three times greater than Reading’s 20.8%. A draw, which would send the tie to extra time, has been rated at 23.8%.
Most recent H2H: Another emphatic home victory for the hosts?
The last clash between these two sides came in League One last season, when Reading recorded a 2-0 home win at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. However, the reverse fixture saw Wrexham claim a commanding 3-0 victory, and the Red Dragons will be eager to repeat that result in this EFL Cup meeting.
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0Manager Phil Parkinson continues to contend with a significant injury list heading into Tuesday's game. Long-term absentees Danny Ward, Jay Rodriguez and Andy Cannon remain sidelined, while Oliver Rathbone is close to returning from an ankle problem.
20/09/25: Norwich 2-3 Wrexham (W)13/09/25: Wrexham 1-3 QPR (L)30/08/25: Millwall 0-2 Wrexham (W)26/08/25: Preston 2-3 Wrexham (W)23/08/25: Wrexham 2-2 Sheffield Wed (D)
Reading preview: Marriott to maintain scoring form?
The Royals travel to North Wales buoyed by a 2-1 home win against Leyton Orient in League One at the weekend, a result that ended a run of two straight defeats.
Predicted XI: Pereira (GK), Dorsett, Williams, Burns, Ahmed, Savage, Wing, Fraser, Kyerewaa, Marriott & Lane
20/09/25: Reading 2-1 Leyton Orient (W)13/09/25: Barnsley 3-2 Reading (L)02/09/25: Swindon 3-2 Reading (L)30/08/25: Reading 1-0 Port Vale (W)26/08/25: Reading 2-1 AFC Wimbledon (W)Player to watch: Josh Windass
Josh Windass celebrates his goal against Norwich (Photo – Imago)With Wrexham dealing with several absentees, Josh Windass’s return to fitness is a major boost. The attacking midfielder recently came back from a hamstring injury and wasted little time in making an impact, netting twice against Norwich over the weekend. Windass’s creativity and goalscoring threat could prove decisive, and the Red Dragons will hope he continues that form in midweek.
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