Reading - Chelsea U21
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Reading take on Chelsea U21 in EFL Trophy at Select Car Leasing Stadium on 13 October 2026.
The most recent match for Reading was a 1-2 defeat against Cambridge United, after a 3-1 win over Blackpool before that.
The most recent match for Chelsea U21 was a 2-2 draw with Bristol Rovers, after a 0-0 draw with Cardiff City U21 before that.
Our algorithm predicts Reading to win, with a probability of 63%. The full split: Reading 63%, draw 21%, Chelsea U21 16%.
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Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Reading — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Chelsea U21 
Reading — Formation: 4-2-3-1
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