Bournemouth U21 host Reading U21 in the Premier League Cup, round 1.

Reading U21 won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–W–L–L), scoring 7 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 2 times: Bournemouth U21 1 win, Reading U21 1, 0 draws.