Blackburn U21 2-3 Reading U21
Updated
Reading U21 won: Blackburn U21 2-3 Reading U21 in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season (Round 3) on Mon, 14 Sept 2026 at Lancashire FA County Ground, Leyland, Lancashire. Blackburn U21 goals: Harry Lister 21', Tyler Sackey 58' (og). Reading U21 goals: Matteo Dashi 19', Michael Decandia 45'+4 (og), Torin Ntege 90'+1. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Torin Ntege (8.2).
Match report
Reading U21 beat Blackburn U21 3-2
Reading U21 edged Blackburn U21 3-2 away from home at Lancashire FA County Ground on Monday 14 September in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
Matteo Dashi put Reading U21 ahead on 19' (0-1), Harry Lister levelled for Blackburn U21 on 21' (1-1), an own goal by Michael Decandia restored Reading U21's lead on 45+4' (1-2), an own goal by Tyler Sackey levelled for Blackburn U21 on 58' (2-2) and Torin Ntege restored Reading U21's lead on 90+1' (2-3).
Torin Ntege's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Blackburn U21 had 50% of the ball, shots were 12-14 (2-4 on target).
Torin Ntege (Reading U21) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 166. Referee: Matthew Scholes.
Match stats
| Blackburn U21 | Reading U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 18 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 320 (82%) | 314 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 9 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 5 |
Lineups
Blackburn U21 (3-4-3): Felix Goddard, Alfie Mcllroy, Michael Decandia, Alfie Rice, Lucas Houghton, Levi Ball, Isaac Dunn, Harvey Pates, Frank Vare, Harvey Higgins, Harry Lister
Reading U21 (5-3-2): Josh Welland, Tyler Sackey, Philip Duah, Calum Logan, Scofield Lonmeni, Callum James Cliff, Luke Howard, Matteo Dashi, Kevin Mfuamba, Torin Ntege, Jerae Jones
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Matteo Dashi (Reading U21)
- 21' · Goal · Harry Lister (Blackburn U21)
- 28' · Yellow card · Michael Decandia (Blackburn U21)
- 45'+4 · Goal · Michael Decandia (Reading U21)
- 46' · Substitution · Jayden Sergeant for Frank Vare (Blackburn U21)
- 58' · Goal · Tyler Sackey (Blackburn U21)
- 62' · Yellow card · Harvey Higgins (Blackburn U21)
- 71' · Substitution · John Ryan for Callum James Cliff (Reading U21)
- 71' · Substitution · Carter Bowdery for Matteo Dashi (Reading U21)
- 77' · Substitution · Kiyan Smith for Kevin Mfuamba (Reading U21)
- 87' · Yellow card · Carter Bowdery (Reading U21)
- 89' · Yellow card · Philip Duah (Reading U21)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Torin Ntege (Reading U21)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 2006: Blackburn U21 9, draws 5, Reading U21 8.
Questions
Who won Blackburn U21 vs Reading U21?
Reading U21 won, 2-3 (England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season) on Mon, 14 Sept 2026.
When and where is Blackburn U21 vs Reading U21?
Mon, 14 Sept 2026, 18:00 UTC at Lancashire FA County Ground, Leyland, Lancashire, England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
What is the head-to-head record between Blackburn U21 and Reading U21?
In 22 league meetings since 2006: Blackburn U21 9 wins, 5 draws, Reading U21 8 wins (goals 34-33).