Match Report
In the standings it was Southampton U21 17th on 24 points, Reading U21 6th on 35 — separated by 11. Southampton U21 had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 10th in the league over the last five rounds against 17th overall. In league terms the two rates read 2.15/2.35 for Southampton U21 and 1.75/1.75 for Reading U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.97.
St. Mary's Stadium in Southampton staged the fixture, a ground that holds 32,384. On the scoreboard, Southampton U21 led 2-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 6-0.