Bournemouth U21 vs Reading U21

Bournemouth U21 are 12th in the table with 10 points from 7 games, while Reading U21 sit 8th on 11 points from 7 games. One point separates the two sides.

Bournemouth U21 have won 2, drawn 1, and lost 2 of their last 5, and were beaten 5-1 by Leeds United U21 last time out. Reading U21 have won 1, drawn 1, and lost 3 of their last 5, and drew 1-1 with Newcastle U21 last time out. Over their last 5 matches, Bournemouth U21 have averaged 3.2 goals scored and 3.0 conceded per game; Reading U21 have averaged 1.6 and 2.0.

For Bournemouth U21, J. Day leads the way this season with 3 goals. For Reading U21, Torin Ntege leads the way this season with 4 goals.

The sides last met on 22 January 2026; the match ended Bournemouth U21 2-0 Reading U21. Before that they met on 12 September 2025, with the match ending Reading U21 2-1 Bournemouth U21.

Bournemouth U21 have the league's second-lowest foul count (10.0 per game, average 12.7) and its third-highest goals-against rate (2.6 per game, average 2.0).