Nottingham Forest U21 lineup @ Reading U21

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Nottingham Forest U21's expected lineup at Reading U21, Sat 24 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 5 matches): Willows (4); Modupe (5), Orr (3), Sanneh (3); Clarke (4), Newton (4), Nwosu (4), Whitehall (3), McClure (2); Smith (4), Thompson (3). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Manchester United U21 match on 16 Oct.

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Quiet since 20 Sep: nothing new to report

  • TRANSFERNolan signs from Nottingham Forest U2120 Sep · Raise
  • TRANSFERMcNeilly goes out on loan to AFC Wimbledon28 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERMcAdam leaves2 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERMcClure signs from Rangers6 Jul
  • TRANSFERMcdonnell signs from Club Brugge II30 Jun
  • TRANSFERHanks leaves29 Jun · Free agent

Nottingham Forest U21 predicted lineup vs Reading U21

MOST USED XI

Nottingham Forest U21's expected lineup away at Reading U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-3, across 5 official matches: Willows in goal, a back three of Modupe, Orr and Sanneh, and Smith and Thompson further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 3-4-3 in 1 of the last 2 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Nottingham Forest U21, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Dylan Malicheff, Nottingham Forest U21 manager
Head Coach
Dylan Malicheff
Since Aug 2026
Formation tendency
3-4-3most-used · 1 of last 2
3-4-3
50%
5-4-1
50%

Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.

Most Common Nottingham Forest U21 Starting XI

Based on 5 official matches this season

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

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Nottingham Forest U21 transfers

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  • NNolanfrom Nottingham Forest U21RaiseSEP '26
  • MMcClurefrom RangersTransferJUL '26
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Nottingham Forest U21

What is Nottingham Forest U21's expected lineup?
Nottingham Forest U21's expected lineup away at Reading U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-3, across 5 official matches: Willows in goal, a back three of Modupe, Orr and Sanneh, and Smith and Thompson further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-3): Willows, Modupe, Orr, Sanneh, Clarke, Newton, Nwosu, Whitehall, McClure, Smith, Thompson.
Who started Nottingham Forest U21's last match?
Nottingham Forest U21's starting XI on 16 Oct 2026 in the England Premier League 2 Division One: K. Willows, B. Sanneh, D. Modupe, J. Newton, K. Clarke, C. Nwosu, A. Whitehall, S. Sutton, S. Nolan, F. Smith, J. Powell.
What was Nottingham Forest U21's last result?
Nottingham Forest U21 beat Manchester United U21 3–2 on 16 Oct 2026.
When did Nottingham Forest U21 last win?
Nottingham Forest U21 last won on 16 Oct 2026, beating Manchester United U21 3–2.
Who has made the most starts for Nottingham Forest U21 this season?
D. Modupe leads with 5 starts for Nottingham Forest U21 across all competitions this season.
Which Nottingham Forest U21 goalkeeper has started the most this season?
K. Willows has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Nottingham Forest U21 this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Nottingham Forest U21 defender has started the most this season?
D. Modupe has made the most starts as defender for Nottingham Forest U21 this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Nottingham Forest U21 midfielder has started the most this season?
J. Newton has made the most starts as midfielder for Nottingham Forest U21 this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Nottingham Forest U21 forward has started the most this season?
F. Smith has made the most starts as forward for Nottingham Forest U21 this season, starting 4 matches.
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