Chelsea Under-18s Aim for Victory Against Reading
Chelsea’s youngsters have wasted no time shaking off the rust of a new season. A tight opening-day defeat stung. The response has been sharp.
A 4-1 dismantling of Birmingham City in the league set the tone, a performance full of aggression, control and goals. The momentum rolled straight into midweek, where the Blues opened their Under-18 Premier League Cup campaign with a composed 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Andrew Pennie struck. Heze Grimwade joined him on the scoresheet. Two games, six goals, and the early-season nerves already feel like a distant memory.
Now comes the next test: Reading at Cobham.
Kick-off details
The Under-18 Premier League meeting with Reading takes place at Cobham on Saturday 29 August, with kick-off at 11am (UK time). Training ground, early start, proper academy football setting.
How to watch it live
The game will be shown live for all CFC+ subscribers on the official Chelsea website and the Chelsea Official App. Every Chelsea Under-18 Premier League fixture this season is available on the platform, so this is not just a one-off window into the academy – it’s the full campaign.
To see the Reading match, subscribers can head to the Chelsea Under-18s vs Reading Match Centre shortly before kick-off, or access the stream directly from the homepage of the club’s website or the Chelsea Official App. Log in with your CFC+ subscription and the live coverage opens up.
Highlights for all supporters
If you can’t catch it live, the club will still bring you close to the action. Highlights of Chelsea vs Reading at Under-18 level will be available for free to all supporters on the Chelsea Official App and the official website on the morning of Sunday 30 August.
Two strong wins have steadied the Blues’ start. Reading arrive as the next measure of how far this group can push on from here.
