Reading vs West Ham United U21 – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Football English EFL Trophy Reading - West Ham United U21
Result
3:1
30/09/2025 at 14:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • EFL Trophy
  • Referee: Dowle K. (Eng)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomSky Sports+

Match Stats

Expected Goals (xG)
2.871.34
Ball Possession
61%39%
Total shots
1910
Shots on target
64
Big Chances
51
Corner Kicks
43
Passes
86% (458/532)73% (258/353)
Yellow Cards
24
Red Cards
01
Expected Goals (xG)
2.871.34
xG on target (xGOT)
2.951.32
Total shots
1910
Shots on target
64
Shots off target
62
Blocked Shots
74
Shots inside the Box
126
Shots outside the Box
74
Hit the Woodwork
00
Big Chances
51
Corner Kicks
43
Touches in opposition box
3415
Accurate through passes
11
Offsides
22
Free Kicks
179
Passes
86% (458/532)73% (258/353)
Long passes
45% (26/58)31% (19/61)
Passes in final third
77% (131/171)50% (42/84)
Crosses
33% (11/33)17% (1/6)
Expected assists (xA)
1.830.59
Throw-ins
2024
Fouls
917
Tackles
82% (9/11)69% (11/16)
Duels won
5553
Clearances
3545
Interceptions
612
Errors leading to shot
02
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper Saves
33
xGOT faced
1.322.95
Goals prevented
0.32-0.05

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 9', 0 - 1, Marshall C. ,
  • 40', Abrefa K. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (3 - 0)
  • 46', Mayers E. 🟥,
  • 48', Ehibhatiomhan K. (Pen),
  • 59', Scarles O. 🟨,
  • 59', Borgnis J. 🟨,
  • 61', Spencer S. , Tuma B. ,
  • 63', Soucek T. 🟨,
  • 65', 1 - 1, Borgnis J. , Tuma B. (A),
  • 67', Scarles O. , Medine J. ,
  • 80', Rushesha T. , Sackey T. ,
  • 80', Ehibhatiomhan K. , Patton S. ,
  • 80', Borgnis J. , Duah P. ,
  • 81', Fearon P. , Landers J. ,
  • 87', Golambeckis A. 🟨,
  • 88', 2 - 1, O'Mahony M. (Pen),
  • 90+1', Abrefa K. , Beacroft B. ,
  • 90+7', 3 - 1, Okine-Peters J. ,
  • 90+8', Adiele E. 🟨,
  • 90+12', Battrum R. , Caliste G. ,

Chances of winning


Reading
32.4%
Draw
24.3%
West Ham United U21
43.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
46.1% 23.7% 30.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

47.7% 24.5% 29.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Reading has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-13.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Reading's form might have worsened.
  • West Ham United U21 has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+13%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting West Ham United U21's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Reading than the current prediction. (+15.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Reading, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for West Ham United U21 than the current prediction. (-14%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for West Ham United U21, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Reading - West Ham United U21 Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.05
    (1.98)
    3.98
    (3.86)
    2.2
    (3.03)
    3.5%
    (9.3%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 3.25
  • What is the prediction for Reading - West Ham United U21?
  • Users Predictions: 11 users predict this event. Reading will win (votes: 8 - 72.7%). West Ham U21 will win (votes: 2 - 18.2%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 9.1%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Reading: 46.4%99%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Reading (votes: 2 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • Reading is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • West Ham U21 is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • West Ham U21 may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Reading has had a series of away games.
    • Reading is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Reading won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:1.
    • Including home match between the teams, Reading won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:1.
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Reading - West Ham United U21 were as follows:
    20.08.2024 Reading - West Ham United U21 3:1
    Latest results of Reading
    27.09.2025 Stockport County - Reading 1:1
    23.09.2025 Wrexham - Reading 2:0
    20.09.2025 Reading - Leyton Orient 2:1
    13.09.2025 Barnsley - Reading 3:2
    06.09.2025 Reading - Northampton Town Postponed
    English EFL Trophy Table
    2025/26

    Group 1
    PlWWLLPts
    1Stockport County110005:33
    2Salford110002:03
    3Wolves U21100013:50
    4Wigan100010:20


    Group 2
    PlWWLLPts
    1Blackpool110005:03
    2Tranmere101002:22
    3Nottingham U21100102:21
    4Barrow100010:50


    Group 3
    PlWWLLPts
    1Doncaster110002:13
    2Bradford City110002:13
    3Grimsby100011:20
    4Everton U21100011:20


    Group 4
    PlWWLLPts
    1Lincoln220006:06
    2Notts Co210012:43
    3Barnsley100011:20
    4Manchester Utd U21100010:30


    Group 5
    PlWWLLPts
    1Bolton220004:06
    2Manchester City U21210015:43
    3Rotherham100010:10
    4Oldham100011:50


    Group 6
    PlWWLLPts
    1Harrogate220002:06
    2Huddersfield210016:33
    3Mansfield100010:10
    4Newcastle Utd U21100012:60


    Group 7
    PlWWLLPts
    1Port Vale110004:13
    2Fleetwood101002:22
    3Accrington100102:21
    4Leeds U21100011:40


    Group 8
    PlWWLLPts
    1Crewe110007:13
    2Burton110002:03
    3Liverpool U21100010:20
    4Chesterfield100011:70


    Group 9
    PlWWLLPts
    1Arsenal U21110002:13
    2Cardiff110001:03
    3Newport100011:20
    4Exeter100010:10


    Group 10
    PlWWLLPts
    1Plymouth220008:26
    2Bristol Rovers101004:42
    3Tottenham U21200116:101
    4Cheltenham100010:20


    Group 11
    PlWWLLPts
    1Northampton110003:03
    2Walsall110003:13
    3Shrewsbury210014:43
    4Chelsea U21200021:60


    Group 12
    PlWWLLPts
    1West Ham U21210016:43
    2Reading210015:43
    3Swindon110003:23
    4MK Dons100011:50


    Group 13
    PlWWLLPts
    1Stevenage110005:13
    2AFC Wimbledon210014:63
    3Bromley101003:32
    4Crystal Palace U21200114:61


    Group 14
    PlWWLLPts
    1Crawley110004:23
    2Leyton Orient110003:13
    3Peterborough210015:53
    4Aston Villa U21200024:80


    Group 15
    PlWWLLPts
    1Gillingham110004:13
    2Colchester110002:13
    3Wycombe100011:20
    4Fulham U21100011:40


    Group 16
    PlWWLLPts
    1Luton110004:13
    2Barnet201012:52
    3Brighton U21100101:11
    4Cambridge Utd000000:00