Follow live coverage as Reading face AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Cup.
Newcastle are the reigning champions of the competition following a stunning win over Liverpool at Wembley last term, with Alexander Isak proving decisive to end the club's 70-year domestic trophy drought.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season.
The final is slated for 22 March 2026 this term, at Wembley as usual, marking the first chance for teams to earn both a trophy and a place in next season’s Uefa competitions. Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Reading FC 0 - 0 AFC Wimbledon
Reading vs AFC Wimbledon
19:12Corner, AFC Wimbledon. Conceded by John Ryan.
Reading vs AFC Wimbledon
19:11Junior Nkeng (AFC Wimbledon) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Reading vs AFC Wimbledon
19:11Aron Sasu (AFC Wimbledon) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Reading vs AFC Wimbledon
19:02Attempt missed. Omar Bugiel (AFC Wimbledon) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jake Reeves with a cross following a corner.
Reading vs AFC Wimbledon
19:02Corner, AFC Wimbledon. Conceded by Liam Fraser.
Reading vs AFC Wimbledon
19:01First Half begins.
Reading vs AFC Wimbledon
18:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Reading vs AFC Wimbledon
17:00Follow live football coverage with The Independent today.
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