Reading Under-18s and Under-21 sides got their league campaigns off to a mixed start with a win and a defeat.

Noel Hunt's Under-21s, which included three debutants, beat Middlesbrough 3-1 in their PL2 opener.

18-year-old Reece Evans, who last appeared for Leicester City, grabbed a brace while Larry Omororegie added a third off the bench.

 

Maddox McMillan and  Kai Garrett also made their debuts on Teesside, with the Royals hoping to build on last season's successful sixth-place finish.

Fulham visit Bearwood on Saturday (12pm ko) for the first 'home' fixture of the season.

As well as PL2, the Under-21s are competing in the Premier League International Cup, with group matches to come against the likes of Valencia, Monaco and Ajax.

Meanwhile, Mikele Leigertwood's Under-18s lost 1-0 at Aston Villa in their opening league fixture.

Trai-Varn Mulley scored the only goal for the hosts in the first half to secure victory.

The Under-18s travel to Leicester City on Saturday (12pm ko).