Chelsea Under-18s vs Reading: In-form Blues Return to Cobham

Chelsea’s Under-18s return to Cobham on Saturday morning with momentum firmly behind them and a growing sense that this young group is starting to click.

A narrow defeat on the opening weekend has been pushed firmly into the background. The response has been sharp, decisive and ruthless: a 4-1 win away at Birmingham City in the league, followed by a controlled 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in midweek as the Under-18 Premier League Cup campaign got under way.

Andrew Pennie and Heze Grimwade found the net against Wolves, underlining the depth of attacking options in this squad and adding an extra layer of confidence heading into the clash with Reading.

Kick-off details

Chelsea Under-18s face Reading at Cobham on Saturday 29 August, with kick-off scheduled for 11am (UK time). The training ground setting often brings an intense, close-up feel to these fixtures, and with the Blues in form, this one promises to be no different.

How to watch live

Every minute of the action is available to CFC+ subscribers. The match will be streamed live on the official Chelsea website and the Chelsea Official App, with coverage in line with all of Chelsea’s Under-18 Premier League fixtures this season.

Supporters with a CFC+ subscription simply need to log in shortly before kick-off and head to the Chelsea Under-18s vs Reading Match Centre or the homepage of the official site or app to join the live stream.

Highlights for all supporters

For those unable to watch live, the wait to catch up will be short. Highlights of Chelsea vs Reading at Under-18 level will be available free of charge to all supporters on the Chelsea Official App and website on the morning of Sunday 30 August.

The early weeks of an academy season can set the tone for everything that follows. Chelsea’s youngsters have already shown how they respond to setbacks. Reading will reveal just how far that reaction can carry them.