Albion under-18s lose to Reading

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Charlie Hanson

2025-04-05T19:00+01:00

Jacob Parsons has five goals in eight Premier League South appearances. 📷 by Paul Hazlewood.

Our men's under-18s were beaten 3-1 at Reading in Premier League South on Saturday.

Kiyan Coke-Miles-Smith opened the scoring for the hosts ten minutes before half-time, but Jacob Parsons volleyed in at the back post from Christian Anah’s deflected cross to equalise in the 51st minute.

Tate Ferdinand turned one past his own keeper to put the Royals back in front before Reading added a goal late on thanks to Luke Howard.

Under-18s head coach Arthur Brammer said, “We had a positive performance – the intensity in and out of possession was a lot better than in recent weeks. In transitional moments we were excellent and we dominated the game with and without the ball.

“However, there were three key moments, two set pieces, and a goal that swung the game in Reading’s favour.

“There’s lots to build on, but we've just got to make key moments count in our favour going forward.”