Reading U18 vs Crystal Palace U18: result 2-4 and analysis
U18 Premier League - SouthSouth - 23Kick-off on March 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC)
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What was the result of Reading U18 vs Crystal Palace U18?
Crystal Palace U18 won 2-4 on March 14, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 14′Makai Bernard-FergusonCrystal Palace U18
- 29′646982Reading U18
- 62′?Reading U18
- 81′Makai Bernard-FergusonCrystal Palace U18
- 87′D. AngibeaudCrystal Palace U18
- 89′Makai Bernard-FergusonCrystal Palace U18
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Reading U18 have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Crystal Palace U18 have 9, 1 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Aston Villa U18(away) | 0-1 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Fulham U18(away) | 1-5 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Feb 21, 2026 | West Bromwich Albion U18(home) | 2-1 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Ipswich Town U18(home) | 2-2 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Brighton U18(away) | 1-3 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Aston Villa U18(away) | 3-2 | FA Youth Cup |
| Feb 28, 2026 | West Ham United U18(home) | 3-2 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Leicester City U18(away) | 0-1 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Tottenham Hotspur U18(home) | 1-1 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Stevenage U18(away) | 2-1 | FA Youth Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Reading U18 wins, 1 draw, 5 Crystal Palace U18 wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2025 | Crystal Palace U18 2-0 Reading U18 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Crystal Palace U18 0-0 Reading U18 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Aug 31, 2024 | Reading U18 0-3 Crystal Palace U18 | U18 Premier League - South |
| May 11, 2024 | Reading U18 0-3 Crystal Palace U18 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Aug 26, 2023 | Crystal Palace U18 2-1 Reading U18 | U18 Premier League - South |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Crystal Palace U18 3-0 Reading U18 | U18 Premier League - South |
Last archived meeting: Crystal Palace U18 vs Reading U18 on Sep 20, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Reading U18 score 1.3 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Crystal Palace U18 score 2.5 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading U18 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 1 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Crystal Palace U18 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 3 | 10/15 | 13/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Reading U18 sit 15th in U18 Premier League - South (4 points from 7 matches) and Crystal Palace U18 sit 14th (4 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Crystal Palace U18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 4 |
| 15 | Reading U18 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 4 |
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