Reading U21 vs Stoke City U21: result 5-0 and analysis
Premier League CupRound of 16Kick-off on February 4, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire
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What was the result of Reading U21 vs Stoke City U21?
Reading U21 won 5-0 on February 4, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 2′Mamadi CamaráReading U21
- 19′E. OshoReading U21
- 31′K. SmithReading U21
- 71′J. McwilliamsReading U21 (o.g.)
- 80′P. DuahReading U21
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Reading U21 have 8 wins, 1 draw and 6 defeats; Stoke City U21 have 6, 5 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | Burnley U21(away) | 3-1 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Nottingham Forest U21(away) | 1-0 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Jan 22, 2026 | AFC Bournemouth U21(away) | 0-2 | Premier League Cup |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Blackburn Rovers U21(home) | 4-1 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Leeds United U21(home) | 0-2 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | Manchester City U21(home) | 1-6 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Tottenham Hotspur U21(home) | 1-2 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Leeds United U21(away) | 1-0 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Derby County U21(home) | 1-1 | Premier League Cup |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Sheffield United U21(away) | 2-4 | Premier League Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 1 Reading U21 win, 0 draws, 1 Stoke City U21 win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2025 | Reading U21 1-5 Stoke City U21 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Stoke City U21 0-2 Reading U21 | Premier League 2 Division One |
Last archived meeting: Reading U21 vs Stoke City U21 on Jan 27, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Reading U21 score 1.5 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Stoke City U21 score 1.7 and concede 1.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading U21 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 5 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Stoke City U21 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1 | 14/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Reading U21 sit 1st in Premier League Cup (15 points from 6 matches) and Stoke City U21 sit 2nd (6 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading U21Group A | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 15 |
| 2 | Stoke City U21Group B | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 |
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