Stadium
Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground
Hetton-le-Hole, England
Lineups
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Match Preview: Sunderland U21 vs Reading U21
A high-stakes clash awaits at Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground as Sunderland U21 host Reading U21 at 8:00 PM Feb 16, 2026, both eyeing a key result in the U21 Premier League 2.
Sunderland U21 are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Reading U21 will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.
Historically, Reading U21 lead the rivalry with 2 wins over Sunderland U21's 1. Their most recent meeting saw Reading U21 came out on top 2-1.
Expect a tight, tactical affair. Sunderland U21 may hold the edge at Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground, but Reading U21's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.