Burnley U21 1-3 Reading U21
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Reading U21 won: Burnley U21 1-3 Reading U21 in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season (Round 13) on Fri, 30 Jan 2026 at Lancashire FA County Ground, Leyland, Lancashire. Burnley U21 goals: Charlie Veevers 70'. Reading U21 goals: Ashqar Ahmed 18', Reece Evans 43', Reece Evans 59'. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Reece Evans (8.9).
Match report
Reading U21 beat Burnley U21 3-1
Reading U21 beat Burnley U21 3-1 away from home at Lancashire FA County Ground on Friday 30 January in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
Ashqar Ahmed put Reading U21 ahead on 18' (0-1), Reece Evans made it 0-2 on 43', added another on 59' (0-3) and Charlie Veevers pulled one back for Burnley U21 on 70' (1-3).
Burnley U21 had 60% of the ball, shots were 4-13 (1-6 on target).
Reece Evans (Reading U21) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 80. Referee: Steven Copeland.
Match stats
| Burnley U21 | Reading U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Total shots | 4 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 7 | 19 |
| Big chances | 0 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 346 (78%) | 200 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 7 |
| Total shots | 4 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 2 | 8 |
| Shots outside box | 2 | 5 |
Lineups
Burnley U21 (4-2-3-1): Charlie Casper, Albert Blackie, Michael Stanley, Murray Campbell, Oliver Pimlott, George Brierley, Ellis Clark, Enock Agyei, Charlie Veevers, Brandon Pouani, Kian McMahon-Brown
Reading U21 (4-2-3-1): Harrison Rhone, Ashqar Ahmed, Philip Duah, Michael Stickland, Callum James Cliff, Tyler Sackey, David Hicks, Emmanuel Osho, Jeremiah Okine-Peters, Kiyan Smith, Reece Evans
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Ashqar Ahmed (Reading U21)
- 43' · Goal · Reece Evans (Reading U21)
- 46' · Substitution · Jerae Jones for Ashqar Ahmed (Reading U21)
- 59' · Goal · Reece Evans (Reading U21)
- 60' · Substitution · Vernon Masara for Ellis Clark (Burnley U21)
- 69' · Substitution · Kallum Fuller-Thompson for Reece Evans (Reading U21)
- 70' · Goal · Charlie Veevers (Burnley U21)
- 71' · Substitution · Marley Leuluai for Brandon Pouani (Burnley U21)
- 71' · Substitution · Zach Johnson for Enock Agyei (Burnley U21)
- 78' · Substitution · Cameron Scott for Albert Blackie (Burnley U21)
- 84' · Yellow card · Emmanuel Osho (Reading U21)
- 84' · Yellow card · Oliver Pimlott (Burnley U21)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 1993: Burnley U21 5, draws 10, Reading U21 13.
Questions
Who won Burnley U21 vs Reading U21?
Reading U21 won, 1-3 (England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season) on Fri, 30 Jan 2026.
When and where is Burnley U21 vs Reading U21?
Fri, 30 Jan 2026, 19:00 UTC at Lancashire FA County Ground, Leyland, Lancashire, England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
What is the head-to-head record between Burnley U21 and Reading U21?
In 28 league meetings since 1993: Burnley U21 5 wins, 10 draws, Reading U21 13 wins (goals 25-39).