Walsall vs Reading, 2024-25 EFL Trophy, Second Round

· Walsall advance 4-2 on penalties
  • 90'+7': Danny Johnson
FT - Penalties
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Walsall advance 4-2 on penalties
  • Red Card 58': David Button
  • 72': Tyler Sackey
  • Red Card 75': Ashqar Ahmed

About

Walsall are hosting Reading at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, England, starting on . The match is a part of the English EFL Trophy.

Game Information

Competition: English EFL Trophy

Venue: Poundland Bescot Stadium
Location: Walsall, England
Attendance: 1,501

Line-Ups

WAL Walsall (3-5-2)

No. Name
12 Sam Hornby (GK)
5 Donervon Daniels
30 Evan Weir Yellow Card
4 Oisin McEntee
17 Jack Earing
20 George Hall
8 Charlie Lakin
21 Taylor Allen
33 Rico Browne
37 Albert Adomah
39 Danny Johnson Yellow Card

REA Reading (4-3-3)

No. Name
1 David Button (GK) Red Card
34 Louie Holzman
6 Harlee Dean
30 Andre Garcia
39 Ashqar Ahmed Yellow Card
5 Michael Craig
8 Charlie Savage Yellow Card
44 Tyler Sackey
19 Jayden Wareham Yellow Card
28 Mamadi Camara
49 Emmanuel Osho

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