Reading vs Chelsea U21
England - EFL Trophy
Reading are creating the better shooting profile with average 0 overall shots and 0 xG. Their season scoring average is 0 goals per game, so the next major chance is likely to come from their side.
The result market leans toward at 0%. The points profile supports that read: Reading average 0 PPG and Chelsea U21 average 0 PPG in the comparable split.
Key Statistics
Avg. Goals
Well above avg
2.75League 0.00
Over 2.5 Goals
Well above avg
50%League 0%
Both Teams Score
Well above avg
100%League 0%
Cards
Well above avg
3.00League 0.00
Corners
Well above avg
13.50League 0.00
Corner volume is the clearest signal here. Reading average 0 corners in this split, compared with the league benchmark of 0, which points to sustained attacking territory.
Over / Under
0.5
1+ gol
OVER100%UNDER0%1.5
2+ gol
OVER100%UNDER0%2.5
3+ gol
OVER66%UNDER34%3.5
4+ gol
OVER33%UNDER67%
The recent scoring sample is stronger for Over 0.5 at 100% across the last 10 relevant matches. That makes the goal market a top pick for this match.
Reading scored in 1/1 recent form matches and averaged 1 goals.
Chelsea U21 scored in 2/2 recent form matches and averaged 1.5 goals.
Both teams are equal in terms of Scored/game
Both teams are equal in terms of Conceded/game
Both teams are equal in terms of xG
Both teams are equal in terms of xGA
Both teams are equal in terms of First-Half Form
Both teams are equal in terms of Offsides
Both teams are equal in terms of Corners
Both teams are equal in terms of Cards
Both teams are equal in terms of Shots on Target
Head-to-Head
Data not available
| # | Form | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Group A | |||||||||||
| 1 | Sheffield Wednesday | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 2 | Accrington Stanley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 3 | Sunderland U21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 4 | Salford City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | ||
| Northern Group B | |||||||||||
| 1 | Wigan Athletic | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 6 | ||
| 2 | Crewe Alexandra | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Blackpool | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | ||
| 4 | Aston Villa U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 0 | ||
| Northern Group C | |||||||||||
| 1 | Bradford City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 2 | Newcastle U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Rotherham United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 4 | York City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | ||
| Northern Group D | |||||||||||
| 1 | Chesterfield | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 4 | ||
| 2 | Manchester City U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Port Vale | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 4 | Mansfield Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | ||
| Northern Group E | |||||||||||
| 1 | Stockport County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 3 | ||
| 2 | Tranmere Rovers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Shrewsbury Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | ||
| 4 | Everton U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 0 | ||
| Northern Group F | |||||||||||
| 1 | Notts County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 2 | Burton Albion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 3 | Nottingham Forest U21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 4 | Grimsby Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | ||
| Northern Group G | |||||||||||
| 1 | Oldham Athletic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 2 | Leeds United U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Fleetwood Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | ||
| 4 | Barnsley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 0 | ||
| Northern Group H | |||||||||||
| 1 | Huddersfield Town | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | ||
| 2 | Liverpool U21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 3 | Rochdale | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 4 | Doncaster Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | ||
| Southern Group A | |||||||||||
| 1 | Exeter City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 | ||
| 2 | Cheltenham Town | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 3 | Oxford United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4 | Tottenham U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | ||
| Southern Group B | |||||||||||
| 1 | Leicester | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 3 | ||
| 2 | Stevenage | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Fulham U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 | ||
| 4 | Walsall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 | ||
| Southern Group C | |||||||||||
| 1 | Wycombe Wanderers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 | ||
| 2 | Reading | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 3 | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 4 | Chelsea U21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | ||
| Southern Group D | |||||||||||
| 1 | Luton Town | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 4 | ||
| 2 | Peterborough United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Colchester United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | ||
| 4 | Ipswich Town U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 0 | ||
| Southern Group E | |||||||||||
| 1 | Plymouth Argyle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 | ||
| 2 | Newport County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Crystal Palace U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 | ||
| 4 | Swindon Town | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | ||
| Southern Group F | |||||||||||
| 1 | Barnet | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 | ||
| 2 | Arsenal U21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 | ||
| 3 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 4 | Leyton Orient | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | ||
| Southern Group G | |||||||||||
| 1 | Brighton U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 3 | ||
| 2 | Cambridge United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Northampton Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | ||
| 4 | Gillingham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | ||
| Southern Group H | |||||||||||
| 1 | Milton Keynes Dons | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | ||
| 2 | Brentford U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Bromley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | ||
| 4 | Crawley Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | ||
Reading vs Chelsea U21: Pre-Match Statistics and Analysis - EFL Trophy 2026/2027
On this page, you can check all statistics for Reading vs Chelsea U21, including goals, corners, averages, trends, standings, and much more. All statistical data available on APWin is free and updated in real time.
The match will be played on 13/10/2026 (tuesday) at 06:00 PM. In addition to the latest statistics, you will find information on team standings, current form, tactical lineups, average cards, head-to-head history, and mathematical projections for this football match.
Relevant facts about Reading vs Chelsea U21
Here is some information about Reading vs Chelsea U21 that could prove helpful in your analysis of the match:
And now here is a list of statistical probabilities for the upcoming Reading vs Chelsea U21 match in the EFL Trophy.
Stat Probabilities for Reading vs Chelsea U21
Here are the percentage chances that certain statistical events will happen in Reading vs Chelsea U21, according to our projection system.
BTTS: The statistics say the chances of both teams scoring in Reading vs Chelsea U21 is 100%.
Over 2.5 goals: The combination of stats for Reading and Chelsea U21 show that there is 50% chance of over 2.5 goals scored in this match.
Aside from all the different stats for this match, you can also check out our free predictions for this and other matches, which provide more important details.
Overall Performance of Reading vs Chelsea U21
Let's now take a look at how Reading and Chelsea U21 have performed thus far in the EFL Trophy. Reading has played 7 matches and has a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
Meanwhile, Chelsea U21 has 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses in 1 matches thus far.
So based on those numbers, Reading has a win rate of 43%, while Chelsea U21 has come out on top in 0% of their matches.
Reading - Home performance
Reading has played at home 4 times in the EFL Trophy, and has the following record in those matches:
Wins: 2
Draws: 0
Defeats: 1
That gives Reading a 75% win rate at their home stadium. They have been held to draws 0% of the time, while losses make up 25% of their home matches.
Chelsea U21 - Away performance
On the opposite side, Chelsea U21 has played 1 away matches thus far, and these are their numbers as the visiting side:
Wins: 0
Draws: 1
Defeats: 0
In terms of percentages, Chelsea U21 has won 0% of away matches. They have drawn with their hosts in 100% of those matches and have suffered defeat 0% of the time as visitors.
And if you're interested in finding out more home and away statistics for both sides, you can also get that information on this page.
Goal statistics for Reading vs Chelsea U21
Goal statistics are a good way to see how both teams perform offensively and defensively. So here are the goals scored and conceded numbers of Reading and Chelsea U21 ahead of their upcoming matchup.
Goals scored
Reading has scored a total of 4 goals so far in the EFL Trophy, while their opponent Chelsea U21 has found the back of the net 2 times to date.
Based on average goals scored, Reading has an average of 2.29 goals scored in this current campaign, and Chelsea U21 has scored 2 on average.
These scoring statistics help give a deeper understanding of the two sides' attacking ability thus far in the competition. And if you'd like to see more detailed stats of the two teams, the APWin platform also provides goals scored at home and away, expected goals, and first to score stats.
Goals conceded
On the defensive side of the ball, Reading has conceded 2 goals in 7 matches, which is an average of 1.29 goals conceded per match.
Meanwhile, visiting Chelsea U21 has an average of 2 goals conceded per match after surrendering 2 goals in 1 matches.
And for additional information about the two teams' defences during the current campaign, check out the tables above, which provide clean sheet percentages and expected goals against stats.
Direct Matchups Between Reading vs Chelsea U21
Reading and Chelsea U21 have played each other 9 times in recent years. In those matches, Reading has 2 wins, Chelsea U21 has 0 wins, and there have been 3 draws.
These recent head-to-head numbers should make clear who has had the upper hand in this matchup, or if the two sides have been more evenly matched. Moreover, it may help in predicting the outcome of the next Reading vs Chelsea U21 match.
Other trends from recent matchups
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