Match Report
Southampton U23 claimed a 2-1 victory over Reading U23 in the Premier League 2 Divison Two (Regular Season). Before the match, Southampton U23 were 6th in the Premier League 2 Divison Two table with Reading U23 in 14th. Southampton U23 had scored 45 goals this season (1.7 per game), Reading U23 had 32 (1.2 per game). Southampton U23's goals came from L. Pearce (23'), T. Small (62'); Reading U23 scored through Jahmari Clarke (87'). Match stats: possession 57%-43%, shots 10-9, on target 4-6, corners 5-5. The numbers behind the result — ratings, events and stats — are all above.
Southampton U23 and Reading U23 go head to head at Staplewood Training Ground in the Premier League 2 Divison Two.
Southampton U23 come in 6th with 39 points, while Reading U23 sit 14th with 23 points.
Southampton U23 came out on top: the game ended 2-1.
The venue was Staplewood Training Ground, with room for 32,505 spectators. P. Johnson officiated: 66 games logged, averaging 2.0 yellow cards each. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Southampton U23 led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Southampton U23: L. Pearce (23'), T. Small (62') · Reading U23: Jahmari Clarke (87')
Key stats
Possession: Southampton U23 57% · Reading U23 43% · Total shots: 10-9 · On target: 4-6 · Corners: 5-5