Reading U21 vs Arsenal U21 – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:4
23/02/2026 at 14:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Premier League 2
  • Referee: Swallow E. (Eng)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomArsenal TV

Match Stats

Ball possession
42%58%
Total shots
78
Shots on target
27
Corner kicks
23
Yellow cards
44
Total shots
78
Shots on target
27
Shots off target
51
Corner kicks
23

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 30', Jones J. 🟨,
  • 35', 0 - 1, Mooney E. ,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 3)
  • 48', Agustien D. 🟨,
  • 54', 0 - 2, Harriman-Annous A. , Julienne T. (A),
  • 58', 0 - 3, O'Neill C. , Washington M. (A),
  • 60', Howard L. 🟨,
  • 63', Ibrahim I. 🟨,
  • 64', Howard L. , Harrison S. ,
  • 64', Smith K. , Evans R. ,
  • 68', 1 - 3, Jones J. , Ehibhatiomhan K. (A),
  • 75', 1 - 4, Duah P. (Own goal),
  • 77', Abrefa K. 🟨,
  • 80', Agustien D. , Stevens A. ,
  • 80', Harriman-Annous A. , Marciniak A. ,
  • 82', Rinomhota A. , Bowdery C. ,
  • 82', Jones J. , Barough J. ,
  • 84', Dixon J. , Ogunnaike J. ,
  • 85', Mooney E. 🟨,
  • 88', O'Neill C. , Bailey-Joseph B. ,
  • 89', Ogunnaike J. 🟨,
  • 90+6', Evans R. 🟨,

Chances of winning


Reading U21
34%
Draw
24.5%
Arsenal U21
41.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
35.3% 24.1% 40.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

35.4% 24% 40.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Reading U21 has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.3%)
  • Arsenal U21 has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Reading U21 than the current prediction. (+1.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Arsenal U21 than the current prediction. (-1%)
  • Reading U21 - Arsenal U21 Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.66
    (2.63)
    3.7
    (3.86)
    2.18
    (2.29)
    10.6%
    (7.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
    What is the prediction for Reading U21 - Arsenal U21?
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Reading U21 (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • O/U 3 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH 0 - Reading U21 (1.56) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH +1.5 - Reading U21 (1.14) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 3 Selected Experts predict this event. Reading U21 (votes: 3 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 23 and 11 in the zone Promotion ~ Premier League 2 (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
    • Currently, both teams are in excellent shape.
    • Arsenal U21 may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
    • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Reading U21 won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 2:6. (average 0.5:1.5).
    • Including home match between the teams, Reading U21 won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:1.
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Reading U21 - Arsenal U21 were as follows:
    03.09.2023 Arsenal U21 - Reading U21 3:0
    03.02.2023 Arsenal U21 - Reading U21 2:1
    Latest results of Reading U21
    Latest results of Arsenal U21
    English Premier League 2 Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Chelsea U21 ✔ 20141552:252743
    2Manchester Utd U21 ✔ 20134343:261743
    3Manchester City U21 ✔ 20131659:213840
    4Fulham U21 ✔ 20115448:321638
    5Ipswich U21 ✔ 19122541:37438
    6Southampton U21 ✔ 20106436:29736
    7Liverpool U21 ✔ 20112749:361335
    8Tottenham U21 ✔ 19102740:32832
    9Leicester U21 ✔ 2094748:42631
    10Crystal Palace U21 ✔ 2094736:31531
    11Brighton U21 ✔ 2086638:251330
    12West Ham U21 ✔ 2086644:35930
    13Arsenal U212085728:33-529
    14Sunderland U212084841:40128
    15Aston Villa U211984731:35-428
    16Middlesbrough U212076737:28927
    17Nottingham U2120821023:23026
    18Reading U212074929:36-725
    19Stoke City U211974829:41-1225
    20Newcastle Utd U212066830:35-524
    21Wolves U212065930:45-1523
    22Everton U211964925:32-722
    23Norwich U2120551032:42-1020
    24Derby U2120551026:44-1820
    25Leeds U2120531228:40-1218
    26West Brom U2120531226:41-1518
    27Birmingham U2120451126:52-2617
    28Blackburn U2119421327:44-1714
    29Burnley U2120341322:42-2013

          Promotion ~ Premier League 2 (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Chelsea U21 is Qualified for Premier League 2 (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Manchester Utd U21 is Qualified for Premier League 2 (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Manchester City U21 is Qualified for Premier League 2 (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Fulham U21 is Qualified for Premier League 2 (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Ipswich U21 is Qualified for Premier League 2 (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Southampton U21 is Qualified for Premier League 2 (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Liverpool U21 is Qualified for Premier League 2 (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Tottenham U21 is Qualified for Premier League 2 (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Leicester U21 is Qualified for Premier League 2 (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Crystal Palace U21 is Qualified for Premier League 2 (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Brighton U21 is Qualified for Premier League 2 (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    West Ham U21 is Qualified for Premier League 2 (Play Offs 1/8~finals)