Match Summary
Crystal Palace U18 defeated Reading U18 2:0. The match was played in U18 Premier League - South 2025. Goals were scored by S. Oduro 7′, B. Casey 64′.
Match Events
Key match events between Crystal Palace U18 and Reading U18 — 2 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Crystal Palace U18 lined up in a — formation under Javier Alonso Delgado, while Reading U18 deployed a — under Harrison Gilkes.
Midfield Control
Crystal Palace U18 field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Reading U18'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 Crystal Palace U18's starting XI is 17.7 (youngest: S. Somade (17), oldest: C. Walker-Smith (18)), while Reading U18 average 2025.0 (youngest: T. Saint-Louis (2025), oldest: T. Saint-Louis (2025)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Crystal Palace U18 have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Reading U18 show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Crystal Palace U18 and Reading U18 have met 1 times — Crystal Palace U18 won 1, Reading U18 won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2026. Crystal Palace U18 leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.00 per match (4 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2026.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 15 Mar 2026