Reading coachLeam Richardson7 substitutes listed · switch to List view for full bench details.
EnglandEFL Trophy · Group South - 3Tuesday, 13 October 202621:00
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Free match prediction
Low confidenceReading vs Chelsea U21 prediction
Curated tipReading or draw
Double chance : Reading or draw
Reading35%
Draw35%
Chelsea U2130%
Team comparison
Match analysis percentages
Available prediction comparison values for form, attacking strength, defensive performance, goals and H2H history.
50%Current form50%
33%Attacking potential67%
80%Defensive potential20%
58%Poisson distribution42%
0%H2H strength0%
0%Goal potential0%
55%Overall rating45%
Head-to-head statistics
Reading vs Chelsea U21 H2H
Previous meetings summarized with win ratios, draw share, average goals, both teams to score and over 2.5 goals trends.
0Meetings
0%Reading wins
0%Draws
0%Chelsea U21 wins
0Average goals
0Average HT goals
0%GG / BTTS
0%Over 2.5
No previous meeting records are available for this match.
Starting XI, substitutes & coaches
Match lineups
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Reading4-2-3-1
Reading
Chelsea U21
25
J. Stevens
39
A. Ahmed
20
J. Knight
23
C. Masterson
3
J. R. Dorsett …
6
L. Fraser
8
C. Savage
14
R. Williams
43
D. Hicks
11
D. Kyerewaa
18
J. Brown
50
F. Bernal
51
L. Black
56
A. Osborne
48
J. Osagie
37
O. Subuloye
47
H. McMahon
31
R. Watson
52
H. Bettoni
46
K. Paez
55
S. Gordon
62
C. Ezenwata
Chelsea U214-2-3-1Reading coachLeam Richardson
Chelsea U21 coachHarry Hudson7 substitutes listed · switch to List view for full bench details.
Reading 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25J. StevensG
- 39A. AhmedD
- 20J. KnightD
- 23C. MastersonD
- 3J. R. Dorsett A.D
- 6L. FraserM
- 8C. SavageM
- 14R. WilliamsM
- 43D. HicksM
- 11D. KyerewaaM
- 18J. BrownF
Substitutes
- 48M. RowleyG
- 42B. BeacroftD
- 65K. MfuambaM
- 37L. HowardD
- 55R. EvansF
- 49E. OshoD
- 50J. JonesM
CoachLeam RichardsonChelsea U21 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 50F. BernalG
- 51L. BlackD
- 56A. OsborneD
- 48J. OsagieD
- 37O. SubuloyeD
- 47H. McMahonM
- 31R. WatsonM
- 52H. BettoniM
- 46K. PaezM
- 55S. GordonM
- 62C. EzenwataF
Substitutes
- 60T. BellG
- 85K. BestD
- 69D. WaiteD
- 32M. Nicoll-JazuliM
- 74H. GrimwadeD
- 66I. RabbajM
- 61M. EboueM
CoachHarry HudsonMatch timeline
Goals, cards & substitutions
Events are aligned to each team with match-time and period markers for HT, FT, AET and penalties where applicable.
C. EzenwataNormal Goal
C. EzenwataNormal Goal · L. Black
D. HicksSubstitution 1 · J. Jones
K. PaezSubstitution 1 · M. Nicoll-Jazuli
J. KnightSubstitution 2 · B. Beacroft
J. BrownSubstitution 3 · R. Evans
Harrison BettoniYellow Card
R. WilliamsSubstitution 4 · L. Howard
D. KyerewaaSubstitution 5 · E. Osho
Reggie WatsonYellow Card
Harrison McMahonYellow Card
Full match statistics
Reading vs Chelsea U21 stats
All available team statistics are displayed with side-by-side values and visual comparison bars.
ReadingStatisticChelsea U212
Shots on Goal
56
Shots off Goal
411
Total Shots
173
Blocked Shots
88
Shots Inside Box
113
Shots Outside Box
618
Fouls
87
Corner Kicks
62
Offsides
251%
Ball Possession
49%0
Yellow Cards
3Red Cards
3
Goalkeeper Saves
2429
Total Passes
422347
Accurate Passes
36781%
Passes
87%Expected Goals
Goals Prevented
Last five and recent results
Team form & performance summary
Recent result indicators show whether each team won, drew or lost, alongside goals, GG/BTTS, clean sheets and an overall form rating.
Reading
WDDWL
2Wins
2Draws
1Losses
11Goals
80%GG / BTTS
20%Clean sheets
Chelsea U21
WLWWD
3Wins
1Draws
1Losses
15Goals
100%GG / BTTS
0%Clean sheets
Match questions
Reading vs Chelsea U21 FAQs
When is Reading vs Chelsea U21?
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 21:00.
Where is the match being played?
The listed venue is Madejski Stadium.
What is the prediction for this match?
The current curated prediction is: Reading or draw. Review the comparison and H2H sections for supporting match context.
Are lineups and substitutes available?
Yes. Open the Lineups tab and switch between pitch and list view to see starting players, substitutes and coaches.
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