This game is in the League One, kick off at 20:45 on Tuesday 22 October 2024.
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Exeter Substitutes
Ben Purrington
Jack Fitzwater
Millenic Alli
Kami Doyle
Josh Magennis
Jay Bird
Shaun MacDonald
Reading Substitutes
David Button
Ben Elliot
Harlee Dean
Sam Smith
Mamadi Camara
Adrian Akande
Ashqar Ahmed
Exeter v Reading League One
Exeter City FC is based in Exeter, England and currently competes in League One, the third tier of the English football league system. Reading FC is also based in England, in Berkshire, and competes in the same division.
The two clubs have a historical rivalry known as the "Battle of the West," with competitive matches dating back to the early 20th century.
Exeter has never won a major trophy in their history, while Reading has achieved success in the past, winning the Football League Trophy in 1988 and gaining promotion to the Premier League in 2006.
Exeter's home ground is St James Park, with a capacity of around 8,500, while Reading plays at the Madejski Stadium, which has a capacity of over 24,000.
In the 2021-2022 League One season, Exeter is managed by Matt Taylor, while Reading's first team is coached by Veljko Paunović.
Both clubs have a strong focus on developing young talent through their academies, with players like Ollie Watkins (Exeter) and Gylfi Sigurðsson (Reading) starting their careers at these clubs before moving on to play at higher levels.