Reading U21 4-1 Blackburn U21
Updated
Reading U21 won: Reading U21 4-1 Blackburn U21 in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season (Round 11) on Mon, 19 Jan 2026 at The EBB Stadium at The Recreation Ground, Aldershot, Hampshire. Reading U21 goals: Ashqar Ahmed 55', Sean Patton 71', Sean Patton 86', Sean Patton 88'. Blackburn U21 goals: Jake Batty 32'. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Sean Patton (9.6).
Match report
Reading U21 rout Blackburn U21 4-1
Reading U21 came from behind to beat Blackburn U21 4-1 at The EBB Stadium at The Recreation Ground on Monday 19 January in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
Jake Batty put Blackburn U21 ahead on 32' (0-1), Ashqar Ahmed levelled for Reading U21 on 55' (1-1), Sean Patton restored Reading U21's lead on 71' (2-1), added another on 86' (3-1) and added another on 88' (4-1).
Reading U21 had 57% of the ball, shots were 14-5 (8-4 on target).
Sean Patton (Reading U21) was player of the match with a 9.6 rating.
Attendance: 76. Referee: Niall Smith.
Match stats
| Reading U21 | Blackburn U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Total shots | 14 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 12 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 397 (79%) | 268 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total shots | 14 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 4 |
| Shots outside box | 5 | 1 |
Lineups
Reading U21 (4-2-3-1): Jack Stevens, Ashqar Ahmed, Tyler Sackey, Philip Duah, Kelvin Abrefa, Tivonge Rushesha, David Hicks, Emmanuel Osho, Mamadi Camará, Jeremiah Okine-Peters, Reece Evans
Blackburn U21 (3-4-1-2): Solomon Honor, Lucas Houghton, Hayden Carter, Charlie Olson, Theo Pitt, Patrik Farkas, Jake Garrett, Jake Batty, Harry Lister, Charlie Clanford, Zack Stritch
Key events
- 14' · Yellow card · Tivonge Rushesha (Reading U21)
- 32' · Goal · Jake Batty (Blackburn U21)
- 46' · Substitution · Alfie Mcllroy for Hayden Carter (Blackburn U21)
- 50' · Yellow card · David Hicks (Reading U21)
- 55' · Goal · Ashqar Ahmed (Reading U21)
- 62' · Substitution · Sean Patton for Reece Evans (Reading U21)
- 69' · Substitution · Luke Howard for Tivonge Rushesha (Reading U21)
- 69' · Substitution · Jerae Jones for Jeremiah Okine-Peters (Reading U21)
- 71' · Goal · Sean Patton (Reading U21)
- 80' · Yellow card · Harry Lister (Blackburn U21)
- 86' · Goal · Sean Patton (Reading U21)
- 87' · Substitution · Xavier Nosegbe for Theo Pitt (Blackburn U21)
- 88' · Goal · Sean Patton (Reading U21)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 2006: Reading U21 8, draws 5, Blackburn U21 9.
Questions
Who won Reading U21 vs Blackburn U21?
Reading U21 won, 4-1 (England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season) on Mon, 19 Jan 2026.
When and where is Reading U21 vs Blackburn U21?
Mon, 19 Jan 2026, 19:00 UTC at The EBB Stadium at The Recreation Ground, Aldershot, Hampshire, England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
What is the head-to-head record between Reading U21 and Blackburn U21?
In 22 league meetings since 2006: Reading U21 8 wins, 5 draws, Blackburn U21 9 wins (goals 33-34).