Match Report
Level on 25 points, Reading U21 (19th) and Everton U21 (18th) met as equals in the table. On the form table Reading U21 stood 4th over the last five rounds, despite being 19th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.45/1.8 for Reading U21 and 1.65/1.8 for Everton U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
The match was played at Bearwood Park Training Facility (capacity 2,000). G. Laflin officiated: 37 games logged, averaging 2.1 yellow cards each. Reading U21 led 1-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 1-0.
Goal scorers
Reading U21: Kiyan Smith (11')
Key stats
Possession: Reading U21 45% · Everton U21 55% · Total shots: 14-12 · On target: 8-3 · Corners: 4-7