Chelsea U18 vs Reading U18: result 6-1 and analysis
U18 Premier League - SouthSouthKick-off on August 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Cobham Training Centre, Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey
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What was the result of Chelsea U18 vs Reading U18?
Chelsea U18 won 6-1 on August 29, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 8′I. McGillvaryChelsea U18
- 13′H. GrimwadeChelsea U18
- 33′Andrew PennieChelsea U18
- 45′J. DakoChelsea U18
- 45′Jeremiah Berkeley-AgyepongReading U18
- 77′Andrew PennieChelsea U18
- 83′Andrew PennieChelsea U18
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Chelsea U18 have 12 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats; Reading U18 have 3, 3 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Birmingham City U18(away) | 4-1 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Norwich City U18(home) | 2-3 | U18 Premier League - South |
| May 22, 2026 | Manchester City U18(home) | 5-1 | U18 Premier League - Championship |
| May 9, 2026 | Leicester City U18(home) | 5-0 | U18 Premier League - South |
| May 2, 2026 | Birmingham City U18(away) | 4-0 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | West Ham United U18(home) | 2-5 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Tottenham Hotspur U18(away) | 1-6 | U18 Premier League - South |
| May 9, 2026 | Arsenal U18(away) | 2-1 | U18 Premier League - South |
| May 6, 2026 | Tottenham Hotspur U18(home) | 2-2 | U18 Premier League - South |
| May 2, 2026 | Aston Villa U18(home) | 2-7 | U18 Premier League - South |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 5 Chelsea U18 wins, 0 draws, 1 Reading U18 win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Chelsea U18 3-2 Reading U18 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Reading U18 1-3 Chelsea U18 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Reading U18 2-3 Chelsea U18 | FA Youth Cup |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Reading U18 0-2 Chelsea U18 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Chelsea U18 1-2 Reading U18 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Reading U18 1-4 Chelsea U18 | U18 Premier League - South |
Last archived meeting: Chelsea U18 vs Reading U18 on Mar 21, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Chelsea U18 score 3.5 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Reading U18 score 1.5 and concede 3.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea U18 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 7 | 7/15 | 12/15 |
| Reading U18 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 0 | 13/15 | 14/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Chelsea U18 sit 2nd in U18 Premier League - South (15 points from 7 matches) and Reading U18 sit 15th (4 points from 7 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chelsea U18 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 10 | 15 |
| 15 | Reading U18 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 4 |
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