Reading vs Arsenal U21, 2023-24 EFL Trophy, Group Stage

· English EFL Trophy

Reading

13': Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
24': Caylon Vickers
35': Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
68': Harvey Knibbs
90'+5': Sam Smith

FT
5 - 2

Arsenal U21

33': Fabio Vieira (P)
52': Khayon Edwards
89': Ayden Heaven

About

Reading are hosting Arsenal U21 at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, England, starting on . The match is a part of the English EFL Trophy.

Game Information

Competition: English EFL Trophy

Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Location: Reading, England
Attendance: 3,015

EFL Trophy Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Exeter City	3	+4	9
2	Swindon Town	3	+4	6
3	Tottenham Hotspur U21	3	-3	2
4	Bristol Rovers	3	-5	1

Full Table

Line-Ups

Reading

No.	Name
22	Joel Pereira (GK)
6	Harlee Dean
3	Thomas Holmes
18	Nesta Guinness-Walker
47	Matthew Carson
42	Caylon Vickers
27	Amadou Salif Mbengue
12	Paul Omo Mukairu
36	Michael Craig
19	Jayden Wareham
15	Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan

Reading Substitutes:

Ashqar Ahmed, Lewis Wing, Sam Smith, Clinton Mola, Harvey Knibbs, David Button, Charlie Wellens.

Arsenal U21

No.	Name
48	Ovie Ejeheri (GK)
76	Reuell Walters
50	Taylor Foran
61	Zane Monlouis
79	Ayden Heaven
21	Fabio Vieira
71	Charles Sagoe Junior
53	Jack Francis
55	Bradley Ibrahim
24	Reiss Nelson
47	Khayon Edwards

Arsenal U21 Substitutes:

Miguel Azeez, Jimi Gower, James Hillson, Josh Nichols, Sebastian Ferdinand, Maldini Kacurri, Ismail M'Hand.

EFL Trophy News

Tom Brady watches on as Birmingham lose Vertu Trophy final to Peterborough

Birmingham City were dealt a shock 2-0 defeat by Peterborough United in the Vertu Trophy final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, with NFL legend and minority owner of the club Tom Brady watching on.

Wrexham lose on pens to Peterborough in EFL Trophy semifinals

Wrexham have missed a golden opportunity to play a final at Wembley Stadium after losing to Peterborough United on penalties in the EFL Trophy semifinals.

Wrexham one win from Wembley as they beat Bolton in EFL Trophy

Wrexham are one win away from a trip to Wembley after they earned a narrow win over Bolton Wanderers in the quarterfinals of the EFL Trophy on Tuesday.

How a YouTube-funded transfer happened

Author and YouTuber, John Green and AFC Wimbledon Director of Football, Craig Cope explain how the transfer of Marcus Browne from Oxford United happened.

Doucouré scores 4th-fastest goal in Premier League history

Everton's Abdoulaye Doucouré scored the 4th-fastest goal in Premier League history as his side beat Leicester 4-0 at Goodison Park.