Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Brighton U23 (2nd, 46 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Reading U23 (8th, 31 pts). The last five rounds placed Reading U23 no better than 25th for form, against 8th in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Reading U23 1.7 scored and 2.17 conceded per game, Brighton U23 2.08 and 1.04, with the league averaging 1.65.
The match was played at Select Car Leasing Stadium (capacity 24,161). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Reading U23: Akin Odimayo (75'), Danny Namaso (90') · Brighton U23: Henrik Björdal (80')
Key stats
Possession: Reading U23 60% · Brighton U23 40% · Total shots: 12-10 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 7-5