Match report
Reading Defeats West Ham United U21 3-1 in EFL Trophy
Reading
3–1
FT
West Ham United U21
Aug 20, 2024
Reading held off West Ham United U21 to secure a 3-1 victory in their EFL Trophy encounter. Goals from J. Wareham, K. Abrefa, and T. Sackey powered Reading to an impressive win, with J. Robinson scoring for West Ham United U21. The match saw several key substitutions and yellow cards that kept the momentum in Reading's favor.
Key Facts
- • Reading 3-1 West Ham United U21
- • J. Wareham scored first for Reading at 22 minutes
- • K. Abrefa added to Reading's lead at 31 minutes
- • J. Robinson scored for West Ham United U21 at 38 minutes
- • T. Sackey sealed the win for Reading at 85 minutes
- • K. Abrefa received a yellow card for Reading at 14 minutes
- • Tyron Akpata and J. Robinson received yellow cards for West Ham United U21
Lineups
Reading
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 31 C. Boyce-Clarke (G)
- 2 K. Abrefa (D)
- 6 H. Dean (D)
- 32 A. Kanu (D)
- 30 A. Garcia (D)
- 4 B. Elliott (M)
- 47 S. Spencer (M)
- 8 C. Savage (M)
- 37 A. Akande (F)
- 19 J. Wareham (F)
- 9 K. Ehibhatiomhan (F)
Substitutes
- 39 A. Ahmed
- 14 T. Rushesha
- 44 T. Sackey
- 5 M. Craig
- 49 E. Osho
- 22 Joel Pereira
- 52 S. Harrison
West Ham United U21
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 49 F. Herrick (G)
- 42 K. Casey (D)
- 37 Luizão (D)
- 63 E. Mayers (D)
- 44 J. Robinson (M)
- 61 L. Orford (M)
- 59 T. Akpata (M)
- 57 O. Scarles (M)
- 36 S. Moore (F)
- 58 K. Swyer (F)
- 66 J. Ajala (F)
Substitutes
- 64 R. Battrum
- 74 E. Adiele
- 87 B. Dolaghan
- 48 S. Tarima
- 45 D. Rigge
- 52 L. Brown
- 78 F. Hooper
Timeline
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14' Reading Card · Yellow CardK. Abrefa
Foul
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22' Reading Goal · Normal GoalJ. Wareham · Assist: B. Elliott
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31' Reading Goal · Normal GoalK. Abrefa · Assist: Charlie Savage
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38' West Ham United U21 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Robinson · Assist: L. Orford
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46' Reading subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Ehibhatiomhan · On: Ashqar Ahmed
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46' Reading subst · Substitution 2Off: Charlie Savage · On: T. Rushesha
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46' Reading subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Elliott · On: T. Sackey
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65' Reading subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Spencer · On: M. Craig
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68' West Ham United U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Moore · On: R. Battrum
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68' West Ham United U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Ajala · On: E. Adiele
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72' West Ham United U21 Card · Yellow CardTyron Akpata
Foul
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75' Reading subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Akande · On: E. Osho
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85' Reading Goal · Normal GoalT. Sackey · Assist: Ashqar Ahmed
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87' West Ham United U21 Card · Yellow CardJ. Robinson
Foul
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87' West Ham United U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Robinson · On: B. Dolaghan
Match Stats
| Stat | Reading | West Ham United U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 83% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 5 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 570 | 426 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 1 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 493 | 353 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Reading's early goals by J. Wareham and K. Abrefa at 22 and 31 minutes respectively, established a strong lead and set the tone for the game.
- ▸ West Ham United U21's goal by J. Robinson at 38 minutes provided a brief momentum shift but couldn't prevent Reading from securing the win.