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Middlesbrough U21 vs Reading U21

Heritage Park, Bishop Auckland29 August 2025 at 19:00

Match Events

Middlesbrough U21
Reading U21
Kick Off
3′
D. Hicks
E. Hamelberg

assist: J. Carbon

20′
S. Finch

assist: R. Patterson-Powell

34′
B. Johnson40′
J. Carbon

assist: P. Acheampong

45′
Half Time
46′
J. WilliamsB. Beacroft
E. Hamelberg

assist: J. Carbon

52′
59′
K. SmithM. Obodo
60′
J. BorgnisC. Bowdery
60′
T. SackeyJ. Barough
P. AcheampongO. Samuels
62′
J. CarbonF. Coulson
70′
S. Finch

assist: E. Hamelberg

73′
S. FinchM. Howells
78′
F. CartwrightI. Greenup
79′
R. Patterson-Powell90+4′
90+4′H. Chard
90′
R. Evans
Full Time

Lineups

Midfield Control

Middlesbrough U21 field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Reading U21's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Age & Experience

The average age of Middlesbrough U21's starting XI is 20.0 (youngest: R. Patterson-Powell (20), oldest: R. Patterson-Powell (20)), while Reading U21 average 20.7 (youngest: D. Hicks (19), oldest: S. Spencer (22)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Middlesbrough U21Position StrengthReading U21
Middlesbrough U21
1MidfielderS. Connor
2MidfielderR. Patterson-Powell
4MidfielderB. Johnson
3MidfielderG. McCormick
5MidfielderA. Baptiste
7MidfielderF. Cartwright
8MidfielderE. Hamelberg
6MidfielderL. Woolston
10MidfielderS. Finch
11MidfielderP. Acheampong
9MidfielderJ. Carbon
Reading U21
1MidfielderH. Rhone
2MidfielderN. Ferguson
5MidfielderP. Duah
4MidfielderJ. Borgnis
6MidfielderJ. Williams
3MidfielderH. Chard
7MidfielderK. Smith
8MidfielderS. Spencer
9MidfielderR. Evans
10MidfielderT. Sackey
11MidfielderD. Hicks

Match Summary

Middlesbrough U21 defeated Reading U21 5:2. The match was played in Premier League 2 Division One 2025. Goals were scored by D. Hicks 3′, E. Hamelberg 20′, S. Finch 34′, J. Carbon 45′, E. Hamelberg 52′, S. Finch 73′, R. Evans 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Middlesbrough U21 made 4 substitutions, Reading U21 made 4.

Rivalry since 2023

Middlesbrough U21 vs Reading U21 Head to Head Results

3 stretnutí
Middlesbrough U21
0
wins
Drawn
1
Reading U21
2
wins
Total goals
10 · 3.3/match
Both scored
2/3 · 67%
Over 2.5
2/3 · 67%

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API data: 11 May 2026