Reading vs Chelsea U21; EFL Trophy Southern Group C

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Reading vs Chelsea U21. EFL Trophy Southern Group C.

7:00pm, Tuesday 13th October 2026.

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Reading 0

Chelsea U21 2

C Ezenwata (21st minute, 25th minute)

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Match Commentary

Match ends, Reading 0, Chelsea U21 2.
90'+4

Second Half ends, Reading 0, Chelsea U21 2.
90'+2

Sol Gordon (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+2

Foul by Emmanuel Osho (Reading).
90'+2
Yellow Card

Reggie Watson (Chelsea U21) is shown the yellow card.

yellow-card:

Reggie Watson
90'+2
Yellow Card

Harrison McMahon (Chelsea U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

yellow-card:

Harrison McMahon
90'+2

Foul by Harrison McMahon (Chelsea U21).
90'+2

Emmanuel Osho (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+1

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
90'+1

Reggie Watson (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+1

Foul by Ashqar Ahmed (Reading).
90'

Harrison Bettoni (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick on the right wing.
90'

Foul by Charlie Savage (Reading).
88'

Corner, Chelsea U21. Conceded by Charlie Savage.
87'

Chizaram Ezenwata (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
87'

Foul by Boyd Beacroft (Reading).
85'

Attempt blocked. Leo Black (Chelsea U21) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli.
85'

Harrison Bettoni (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick on the right wing.
85'

Foul by Jeriel Dorsett (Reading).
85'

Attempt saved. Leo Black (Chelsea U21) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Jack Stevens (Reading). Assisted by Harrison Bettoni.
83'

Corner, Reading. Conceded by Reggie Watson.
81'
Substitution

Substitution, Reading. Emmanuel Osho replaces Daniel Kyerewaa.

sub-on:

Emmanuel Osho

sub-off:

Daniel Kyerewaa
81'
Substitution

Substitution, Reading. Luke Howard replaces Randell Williams.

sub-on:

Luke Howard

sub-off:

Randell Williams
80'

Justin Osagie (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80'

Foul by Jeriel Dorsett (Reading).
79'
Yellow Card

Harrison Bettoni (Chelsea U21) is shown the yellow card.

yellow-card:

Harrison Bettoni
78'

Handball by Harrison Bettoni (Chelsea U21).
77'
Substitution

Substitution, Reading. Reece Evans replaces Jacob Brown.

sub-on:

Reece Evans

sub-off:

Jacob Brown
77'
Substitution

Substitution, Reading. Boyd Beacroft replaces Josh Knight.

sub-on:

Boyd Beacroft

sub-off:

Josh Knight
75'

Attempt blocked. Chizaram Ezenwata (Chelsea U21) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leo Black with a cross.
74'

Attempt blocked. Harrison Bettoni (Chelsea U21) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
74'

Corner, Chelsea U21. Conceded by Jeriel Dorsett.
73'

Attempt missed. Randell Williams (Reading) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Daniel Kyerewaa with a cross following a set piece situation.
72'

Handball by Reggie Watson (Chelsea U21).
70'

Justin Osagie (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
70'

Foul by Jacob Brown (Reading).
67'

Attempt blocked. Alfie Osborne (Chelsea U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leo Black with a cross.
66'

Corner, Chelsea U21. Conceded by Jack Stevens.
66'

Attempt saved. Harrison Bettoni (Chelsea U21) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Jack Stevens (Reading). Assisted by Chizaram Ezenwata.
64'

Foul by Chizaram Ezenwata (Chelsea U21).
64'

Liam Fraser (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
62'
Substitution

Substitution, Chelsea U21. Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli replaces Kendry Páez.

sub-on:

Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli

sub-off:

Kendry Páez
61'

Corner, Reading. Conceded by Olutayo Subuloye.
61'

Attempt missed. Kendry Páez (Chelsea U21) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Harrison McMahon.
59'

Corner, Chelsea U21. Conceded by Conor Masterson.
58'

Justin Osagie (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
58'

Foul by Liam Fraser (Reading).
57'
Substitution

Substitution, Reading. Jerae Jones replaces David Hicks.

sub-on:

Jerae Jones

sub-off:

David Hicks
56'

Attempt missed. Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Josh Knight with a headed pass following a corner.
56'

Corner, Reading. Conceded by Olutayo Subuloye.
56'

Attempt blocked. David Hicks (Reading) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Daniel Kyerewaa.
53'

Attempt missed. Harrison Bettoni (Chelsea U21) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Sol Gordon with a cross.
52'

Sol Gordon (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
52'

Foul by Randell Williams (Reading).
50'

Justin Osagie (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
50'

Foul by David Hicks (Reading).
50'

Harrison Bettoni (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
50'

Foul by Jeriel Dorsett (Reading).
47'

Kendry Páez (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick on the left wing.
47'

Foul by Randell Williams (Reading).
Second Half begins Reading 0, Chelsea U21 2.
45'+3

First Half ends, Reading 0, Chelsea U21 2.
45'+1

Offside, Chelsea U21. Harrison Bettoni is caught offside.
45'+1

Attempt blocked. Kendry Páez (Chelsea U21) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chizaram Ezenwata.
45'

Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
45'

Attempt missed. Charlie Savage (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Daniel Kyerewaa.
43'

Corner, Chelsea U21. Conceded by Conor Masterson.
43'

Attempt blocked. Kendry Páez (Chelsea U21) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Harrison McMahon.
42'

Justin Osagie (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
42'

Foul by Jacob Brown (Reading).
41'

Harrison Bettoni (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
41'

Foul by Josh Knight (Reading).
40'

Corner, Reading. Conceded by Justin Osagie.
40'

Attempt blocked. Randell Williams (Reading) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Liam Fraser.
39'

Attempt missed. Jacob Brown (Reading) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Charlie Savage with a cross.
38'

Offside, Chelsea U21. Chizaram Ezenwata is caught offside.
36'

Corner, Reading. Conceded by Freddy Bernal.
36'

Attempt saved. Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Freddy Bernal (Chelsea U21). Assisted by Ashqar Ahmed.
35'

Attempt blocked. Chizaram Ezenwata (Chelsea U21) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kendry Páez.
30'

Attempt missed. Josh Knight (Reading) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left following a corner.
30'

Attempt blocked. Josh Knight (Reading) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Conor Masterson.
30'

Attempt missed. Conor Masterson (Reading) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Charlie Savage with a cross following a corner.
29'

Corner, Reading. Conceded by Sol Gordon.
28'

Attempt missed. Sol Gordon (Chelsea U21) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Reggie Watson following a corner.
27'

Corner, Chelsea U21. Conceded by Josh Knight.
27'

Attempt blocked. Chizaram Ezenwata (Chelsea U21) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leo Black.
26'

Foul by Leo Black (Chelsea U21).
26'

Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading) wins a free kick on the left wing.
25'
Goal

Goal! Reading 0, Chelsea U21 2. Chizaram Ezenwata (Chelsea U21) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Leo Black.

goal:

Chizaram Ezenwata

assist:

Leo Black
22'

Offside, Reading. Jacob Brown is caught offside.
21'
Goal

Goal! Reading 0, Chelsea U21 1. Chizaram Ezenwata (Chelsea U21) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner following a fast break.

goal:

Chizaram Ezenwata
21'

Attempt saved. Harrison Bettoni (Chelsea U21) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Jack Stevens (Reading).
20'

Foul by Chizaram Ezenwata (Chelsea U21).
20'

Josh Knight (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
19'

Alfie Osborne (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
19'

Foul by David Hicks (Reading).
18'

Chizaram Ezenwata (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
18'

Foul by Liam Fraser (Reading).
14'

Sol Gordon (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick on the left wing.
14'

Foul by Ashqar Ahmed (Reading).
13'

Offside, Reading. Jacob Brown is caught offside.
12'

Foul by Alfie Osborne (Chelsea U21).
12'

Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading) wins a free kick on the left wing.
10'

Attempt missed. Leo Black (Chelsea U21) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kendry Páez.
9'

Attempt saved. Charlie Savage (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Freddy Bernal (Chelsea U21). Assisted by David Hicks.
8'

Corner, Reading. Conceded by Justin Osagie.
5'

Foul by Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading).
5'

Leo Black (Chelsea U21) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
3'

Jacob Brown (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
3'

Foul by Alfie Osborne (Chelsea U21).
First Half begins.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Reading vs Chelsea U21; EFL Trophy Southern Group C

Reading 0

Chelsea U21 2

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