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
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1Chelsea U21 (1)Middlesbrough U21 (16)1 : 0
    2Tottenham U21 (8)Leicester U21 (9)1 : 0
    3Ipswich U21 (5)Brighton U21 (12)1 : 2
    4Fulham U21 (4)West Ham U21 (13)2 : 3
    5Southampton U21 (6)Aston Villa U21 (11)3 : 4
    6Manchester City U21 (3)Arsenal U21 (14)3 : 1
    7Liverpool U21 (7)Crystal Palace U21 (10)3 : 4
    8Manchester Utd U21 (2)Sunderland U21 (15)3 : 2

    Quarter-finals
    1Chelsea U21Tottenham U211 : 3
    2Brighton U21West Ham U213 : 0
    3Aston Villa U21Manchester City U212 : 3
    4Crystal Palace U21Manchester Utd U210 : 2