Match Report
Reading U21 went into the game 15th in the table on 3 points; Derby County U21 sat 5th on 4 — a 1-point gap. The last five rounds placed Reading U21 11th in the league for form — higher than their 15th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 2/2 for Reading U21 and 3.5/2.5 for Derby County U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.05.
Bearwood Park Training Facility staged the fixture, a ground that holds 2,000. On the scoreboard, Derby County U21 led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Reading U21: Jerae Jones (48') · Derby County U21: Justin Oguntolu (33'), Charlie Smith (70'), Johnson Osong (90')
Key stats
Possession: Reading U21 57% · Derby County U21 43% · Total shots: 12-10 · On target: 4-6 · Corners: 6-4