Birmingham City FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Birmingham City FC vs Reading FC — Championship at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.
- Birmingham City FC 46 games · 64 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Davies
- Referee Mark Pottage
- Referee Daniel Leach
- Referee Samuel Lewis
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | Reading FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Mar | Leicester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Feb | Millwall FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 15 Feb | Brentford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Mar | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Birmingham City FC and Reading FC is underway.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Birmingham City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 6' A stunning finish from Scott Hogan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 11' Lukas Jutkiewicz is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 16' A quiet spell here at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 21' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 26' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Birmingham City FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 36' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 46' Over 46 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 51' Matt Miazga is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 55' That is a Yellow card for Birmingham City FC. Jude Bellingham will be fuming at that decision.
- 56' The deadlock is broken! Yakou Meite gets on the scoresheet on 56 minutes.
- 61' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Pele suffering a number of foals already.
- 66' Birmingham City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 69' It’s a booking for Reading FC player. John Swift gets a Yellow card.
- 72' That is a Yellow card for Birmingham City FC. Maxime Colin will be fuming at that decision.
- 72' Birmingham City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kerim Mrabti is hanging Jude Bellingham on the field on 72 minute.
- 73' Garath McCleary gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Michael Olise and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 81' Liam Moore has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Swift on 81 minute.
- 84' Maikel Kieftenbeld gets the nod from Birmingham City FC. He replaces Ivan Sunjic and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' Against the run of play, Pele has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- Another three points for Reading FC.
Lineups
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 12
- 10
- 20
- 3
- 40
- 7
- 34
-
22
Jude Bellingham ↓ Kerim Mrabti 72'
Bench
- 15
- 27
- 2
-
6
Maikel Kieftenbeld ↑ 84'
- 14
-
18
Kerim Mrabti ↑ 72'
- 44
Coach
Josep Clotet Ruiz
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 27
-
10
John Swift ↓ Liam Moore 81'
- 8
- 17
- 4
- 5
- 33
- 47
-
14
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Pele 72'
-
21
Michael Olise ↓ Garath McCleary 73'
Bench
- 24
-
6
Liam Moore ↑ 81'
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 73'
- 1
- 26
-
29
Pele ↑ 72'
- 25
Coach
Mark Bowen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yakou Meite | 5 |
| Lukas Jutkiewicz | 3 |
| Lucas Joao | 3 |
| Troy Deeney | 3 |
| Jahmari Clarke | 2 |
| Tahith Chong | 2 |
| Scott Hogan | 2 |
| Jon Toral | 2 |
Head to Head
Birmingham City FC Form
2020-03-07
Birmingham City FC
1–3
Reading FC
L
2020-03-04
Leicester City FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
L
2020-02-29
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–2
Birmingham City FC
D
2020-02-26
Millwall FC
0–0
Birmingham City FC
D
2020-02-22
Birmingham City FC
3–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2020-02-15
Birmingham City FC
1–1
Brentford FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32
Birmingham City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Birmingham City FC or Reading FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Birmingham City FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Reading FC
67%
Birmingham City FC or Reading FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Birmingham City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
7.8%
0 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Birmingham City FC
| Handicap | Birmingham City FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 20% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.