Reading vs AFC Wimbledon LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction

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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 vs AFC Wimbledon

Match ends, Reading 2, AFC Wimbledon 1.

26 August 2025 20:58

Reading vs AFC Wimbledon

Second Half ends, Reading 2, AFC Wimbledon 1.

26 August 2025 20:54

Reading vs AFC Wimbledon

Foul by Andre Garcia (Reading).

26 August 2025 20:53

Reading vs AFC Wimbledon

Corner, Reading. Conceded by Nathan Asiimwe.

26 August 2025 20:52

Reading vs AFC Wimbledon

Corner, Reading. Conceded by Nathan Asiimwe.

26 August 2025 20:51

Reading vs AFC Wimbledon

Attempt missed. Liam Fraser (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner.

26 August 2025 20:50

Reading vs AFC Wimbledon

Foul by Myles Hippolyte (AFC Wimbledon).

26 August 2025 20:47

Reading vs AFC Wimbledon

Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.

26 August 2025 20:46

Reading vs AFC Wimbledon

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

26 August 2025 20:42

Reading vs AFC Wimbledon

Delay in match because of an injury Nathan Asiimwe (AFC Wimbledon).

26 August 2025 20:41