Bromley vs Reading Confirmed Lineups

Bromley vs Reading Confirmed Lineups

Get the confirmed lineups, team news, and betting odds for Bromley vs Reading in the EFL Cup. Check our match prediction and best bet builder tips.

Bromley vs Reading Confirmed Lineups

Competition

EFL Cup

Match Date

Saturday 8 August 2026

Kick-off Time

15:00 UK time

Venue

Copperjax Community Stadium

The starting lineups for the EFL Cup fixture between Bromley and Reading have been confirmed.

Bromley Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI: Shamal George, Marcus Ifill, Omar Sowunmi, Kamarl Grant, Jacob Mendy, Kamil Conteh, Ashley Charles, Will Hondermarck, Corey Whitely, Michael Cheek, Mitch Pinnock

Substitutes: Victor Adeboyejo, Richard Taylor, Nathan Patten, JJ McKiernan, Dillon Addai, Ben Thompson, Nicke Kabamba, Ethon Archer, Chanse Headman

Reading Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Joel Pereira, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Paudie O'Connor, Benn Ward, Jeriel Dorsett, Andy Rinomhota, Lewis Wing, Kyreece Lisbie, Josh Stokes, Daniel Kyerewaa, Jacob Brown

Substitutes: Jack Marriott, Boyd Beacroft, Liam Fraser, Jack Stevens, Paddy Lane, Tyler Sackey, Haydon Roberts, Charlie Savage, Randell Williams

Bromley vs Reading Immediate Reaction

Bromley

Bromley set up in a 4-3-3 formation with Shamal George in goal. Michael Cheek spearheads the attack flanked by Corey Whitely and Mitch Pinnock, with Kamil Conteh providing stability in midfield alongside Ashley Charles and Will Hondermarck.

Reading

Reading line up in a 4-2-3-1 system with Joel Pereira starting in goal behind a central defensive tandem of Paudie O'Connor and Benn Ward. Jacob Brown leads the line upfront, with Kyreece Lisbie, Josh Stokes, and Daniel Kyerewaa supporting from attacking midfield positions.

Bromley vs Reading Reactive Bet Builder

For this cup tie, our featured bet builder combines a Bromley win with striker Michael Cheek to score anytime and both teams to find the net.

Bromley vs Reading Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

With both teams naming strong starting line-ups for this cup encounter, Bromley look well positioned to take advantage on home turf behind the focal point of Michael Cheek. Reading possess creative threat through Lewis Wing and Josh Stokes, but the hosts should have enough firepower to progress.

Score Prediction: 2-1

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