Reading take on the visitors Newport County in the round 3 match of English Football League Trophy. The match will be played on Tuesday, November 12th at Select Car Leasing Stadium (Reading).
The “Biscuitmen” were once pushing for promotion to the Premier League, but recently, they’ve faced many challenges, finishing only 17th in League One last season. Newport County, nicknamed the “Exiles,” became a professional club again at the turn of the century, rising from the sixth tier to establish themselves in League Two. Last season, however, they placed only 18th. Reading has won six of their last eight matches. Reading leads at halftime in 29% of matches, while Newport County does so in 30%.
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This season, under Ruben Selles, the Royals have picked up form after a rocky start. Since late September, they've been winning the majority of their matches, including a cup victory over Fleetwood Town, and managed a draw with Stevenage. The Welsh side has also had some positive spells, winning three consecutive games in August, though they’ve had a fair share of losses, including a recent 1-2 defeat to Tranmere Rovers. Newport County has won just one of their last six games. Newport County (probable lineup): Townsend - Evans, Jameson, Brennan, Baker - Morris, Mealy, Driscoll-Glennon, Wildig, Kamwa – Hadlin. Projected Starting Lineups for Reading - Newport County Reading (probable lineup): Button - Rushesha, Bindon, Holzman, Ahmed - Savage, Elliott, Spencer - Campbell, Wareham, Kamara
In the Football League Trophy, both teams secured wins over the youth team of West Ham, the group’s outsider. However, the Exiles lost 1-2 at home to Cheltenham. Reading faced Cheltenham a week ago as well, suffering a 0-1 away loss. Previous Matches: Reading - Newport County The clubs last met ten years ago in the 2014 League Cup, where the Royals won 3-1 at home. Despite their issues, Reading plays in a higher division. We expect a victory for the home side.
Prediction for the match: Reading to win.
