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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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 MATCHES

Chelsea 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.

Harry Hudson, Chelsea U21 manager
Head Coach
Harry Hudson
Since Sept 2025
Formation tendency
3-5-1-1most-used · 1 of last 1
3-5-1-1
100%

Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.

Most Common Chelsea U21 Starting XI

Based on 3 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Chelsea U21 fixtures

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Chelsea U21 transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 7 MOVES
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  • PPáezfrom River PlateLoan returnAUG '26
  • OOsbornefrom HeartsTransferAUG '26
  • BBettonifrom WiganTransferJUL '26
  • DDennerTransferJUN '26
  • MMorganfrom PeterboroughLoan returnMAY '26
  • HHughesfrom AFC WimbledonLoan returnMAY '26
OUT · 1
Stats & Facts

Chelsea 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.
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