Chelsea U21 lineup @ Reading
Chelsea U21's most-used XI this season (starts from 3 matches): Bernal (2); Osborne (3), Osagie (3), Subuloye (2); Gordon (3), Mcmahon (3), Bettoni (3), Watson (2); Ezenwata (3). Since left: Nicoll-Jazuli, Black. Next match: at Reading, Tue 13 Oct.
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Latest Chelsea U21 moves
All clubs →Quiet since 29 Aug: nothing new to report
- TRANSFERPáez returns from a loan at River Plate29 Aug · Return from loan
- TRANSFEROsborne signs from Hearts18 Aug
- TRANSFERRunham leaves13 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERBettoni signs from Wigan21 Jul
- TRANSFERDenner signs29 Jun
- TRANSFERMorgan returns from a loan at Peterborough30 May · Return from loan
- TRANSFERHughes returns from a loan at AFC Wimbledon30 May · Return from loan
Chelsea U21 most-used starting XI
3 MATCHESChelsea U21's most-used starting XI this season, across 3 official matches, was Bernal in goal, a back three of Osborne, Osagie and Subuloye, and Ezenwata and Black further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
Team news
- No longer available: Nicoll-Jazuli and Black.
- Most-used shape: 3-5-1-1 in 1 of the last 1 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Chelsea U21 this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
Most Common Chelsea U21 Starting XI
Based on 3 official matches this season
- BernalGK · 2 starts
- OsborneDEF · 3 starts
- OsagieDEF · 3 starts
- SubuloyeDEF · 2 starts
- GordonMID · 3 starts
- McmahonMID · 3 starts
- BettoniMID · 3 starts
- WatsonMID · 2 starts
- Nicoll-JazuliMID · 2 startsLeft the club
- EzenwataFWD · 3 starts
- BlackFWD · 2 startsLeft the club
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Chelsea U21 fixtures
Chelsea U21 @ Reading
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LAST 6 MONTHS · 7 MOVESChelsea U21
- Who started Chelsea U21's last match?
- Chelsea U21's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the England Premier League 2 Division One: F. Bernal, L. Black, O. Subuloye, J. Osagie, A. Osborne, H. McMahon, R. Watson, H. Bettoni, M. Nicoll-Jazuli, S. Gordon, C. Ezenwata.
- What was Chelsea U21's last result?
- Chelsea U21 beat Fulham U21 3–1 on 19 Sept 2026.
- When did Chelsea U21 last win?
- Chelsea U21 last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating Fulham U21 3–1.
- Who has made the most starts for Chelsea U21 this season?
- H. McMahon leads with 3 starts for Chelsea U21 across all competitions this season.
- Which Chelsea U21 defender has started the most this season?
- J. Osagie has made the most starts as defender for Chelsea U21 this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Chelsea U21 midfielder has started the most this season?
- Harrison Mcmahon has made the most starts as midfielder for Chelsea U21 this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Chelsea U21 forward has started the most this season?
- C. Ezenwata has made the most starts as forward for Chelsea U21 this season, starting 3 matches.
Chelsea U21 away to Reading
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