Reading 5-0 Mansfield Town result, stats and report

Brentford came to Reading and got the job done 2-1 in the Carabao Cup, with Callum Wilson and Fábio Carvalho scoring either side of half-time before Paudie O'Connor gave the hosts a late consolation.

Huddersfield Town bossed Mansfield Town from start to finish with 59% possession and 19 shots, but a red card for the hosts and stubborn defending produced a goalless draw that will frustrate both camps for different reasons.

Mansfield Town put on a ruthless display at home, thrashing Luton Town 5-2 in League One thanks to a brace from Nathan Moriah-Welsh in the first half and two more from Jon Russell after the break. Luton had the ball but Mansfield had the desire, and that tells you everything.

Antoni Sarcevic's 18th-minute goal proved enough as Bradford City ground out a 1-0 win over Mansfield Town, keeping a clean sheet despite Mansfield's greater possession throughout the afternoon.

Reading won 3-1 against Blackpool despite being second best for large portions of the match. George Earthy, Kyreece Lisbie, and Jacob Brown did the damage.

Wigan Athletic have conceded eight goals in their last five League One matches. Reading arrive at the DW Stadium having scored twelve in the same window. Something has to give.

Oxford United arrive at Field Mill in form that demands respect, while Mansfield's recent record makes uncomfortable reading. Thursday night under the lights could get ugly.

MK Dons have not won in five League One matches and cannot keep a clean sheet. Reading arrive having scored eight goals in their last two games. Something has to give.