Reading U21 1-4 Arsenal U21
Updated
Arsenal U21 won: Reading U21 1-4 Arsenal U21 in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season (Round 16) on Mon, 23 Feb 2026 at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire. Reading U21 goals: Jerae Jones 68'. Arsenal U21 goals: Evan Mooney 35', Andre Harriman-Annous 54', Ceadach O'Neill 58', Philip Duah 75' (og). Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Theo Julienne (8.3).
Match report
Arsenal U21 rout Reading U21 4-1
Arsenal U21 ran riot against Reading U21 4-1 away from home at Select Car Leasing Stadium on Monday 23 February in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
Evan Mooney put Arsenal U21 ahead on 35' (0-1), Andre Harriman-Annous made it 0-2 on 54', Ceadach O'Neill made it 0-3 on 58', Jerae Jones pulled one back for Reading U21 on 68' (1-3) and an own goal by Philip Duah made it 1-4 on 75'.
Reading U21 had 52% of the ball, shots were 9-10 (2-5 on target).
Theo Julienne (Arsenal U21) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 623. Referee: Elliot Swallow.
Match stats
| Reading U21 | Arsenal U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Total shots | 9 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 12 | 23 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 327 (78%) | 301 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total shots | 9 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 6 |
| Shots outside box | 3 | 4 |
Lineups
Reading U21 (4-2-3-1): Harrison Rhone, Emmanuel Osho, Tyler Sackey, Philip Duah, Kelvin Abrefa, David Hicks, Andy Rinomhota, Jerae Jones, Luke Howard, Kiyan Smith, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
Arsenal U21 (4-2-3-1): Jack Porter, Jaden Dixon, Brayden Clarke, Marli Salmon, Marcell Washington, Ife Ibrahim, Theo Julienne, Ceadach O'Neill, Demiane Agustien, Andre Harriman-Annous, Evan Mooney
Key events
- 30' · Yellow card · Jerae Jones (Reading U21)
- 35' · Goal · Evan Mooney (Arsenal U21)
- 48' · Yellow card · Demiane Agustien (Arsenal U21)
- 54' · Goal · Andre Harriman-Annous (Arsenal U21)
- 58' · Goal · Ceadach O'Neill (Arsenal U21)
- 60' · Yellow card · Luke Howard (Reading U21)
- 63' · Yellow card · Ife Ibrahim (Arsenal U21)
- 64' · Substitution · Reece Evans for Kiyan Smith (Reading U21)
- 65' · Substitution · Sam Harrison for Luke Howard (Reading U21)
- 68' · Goal · Jerae Jones (Reading U21)
- 75' · Goal · Philip Duah (Arsenal U21)
- 77' · Yellow card · Kelvin Abrefa (Reading U21)
- 80' · Substitution · Archie Stevens for Demiane Agustien (Arsenal U21)
- 80' · Substitution · Alex Marciniak for Andre Harriman-Annous (Arsenal U21)
- 82' · Substitution · Carter Bowdery for Andy Rinomhota (Reading U21)
- 82' · Substitution · Joe Barough for Jerae Jones (Reading U21)
- 84' · Substitution · Josh Ogunnaike for Jaden Dixon (Arsenal U21)
- 85' · Yellow card · Evan Mooney (Arsenal U21)
- 88' · Substitution · Brando Bailey-Joseph for Ceadach O'Neill (Arsenal U21)
- 89' · Yellow card · Josh Ogunnaike (Arsenal U21)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Reece Evans (Reading U21)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Philip Duah (Reading U21)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2006: Reading U21 0, draws 0, Arsenal U21 6.
Questions
Who won Reading U21 vs Arsenal U21?
Arsenal U21 won, 1-4 (England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season) on Mon, 23 Feb 2026.
When and where is Reading U21 vs Arsenal U21?
Mon, 23 Feb 2026, 19:00 UTC at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
What is the head-to-head record between Reading U21 and Arsenal U21?
In 6 league meetings since 2006: Reading U21 0 wins, 0 draws, Arsenal U21 6 wins (goals 5-20).