Birmingham City FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Birmingham City FC vs Reading FC — Championship at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.
- Birmingham City FC 8 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Reading FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Bristol City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Millwall FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Blackpool FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Oct | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season
Birmingham City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Birmingham City FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Birmingham City FC
| Phil Neumann | 2 G |
| Demarai Gray | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 3' A stunning finish from Scott Hogan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 8' England international Tom Holmes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 13' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marcel Oakley made 387 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 18' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 23' Birmingham City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' Jeremie Bela has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 30.
- 34' That is a Yellow card for Birmingham City FC. Harlee Dean will be fuming at that decision.
- 38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marcel Oakley on 38 minutes.
- 43' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Reading FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 46' Jahmari Clarke is replacing George Puscas for the Reading FC side.
- 51' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 55' Birmingham City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 60' Birmingham City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 65' Birmingham City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 69' Riley McGree makes way for Ryan Woods at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Birmingham City FC.
- 70' What a moment for Jahmari Clarke! That strike on 70 puts his side firmly in control.
- 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. Birmingham City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 76' Tom Holmes was booked on 76.
- 81' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Tom Dele-Bashiru is withdrawn and Mamadi Camara gets his opportunity.
- 82' Jahmari Clarke doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 85' Birmingham City FC ring the changes. Ivan Sunjic has done his job and it is now time for Chuks Aneke to step up.
- 90' Harlee Dean has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
- Birmingham City FC will have plenty to reflect on. Reading FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 36
- 4
- 12
- 20
- 13
- 9
- 11
-
34
Ivan Sunjic ↓ Chuks Aneke 85'
-
18
Riley McGree ↓ Ryan Woods 69'
- 43
- 52
Bench
-
15
Chuks Aneke ↑ 85'
-
6
Ryan Woods ↑ 69'
- 1
-
10
Lukas Jutkiewicz ↑ 85'
- 23
- 19
- 41
Coach
Lee Bowyer
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 3
- 10
- 17
- 24
- 28
- 21
-
47
George Puscas ↓ Jahmari Clarke 46'
- 14
- 22
- 19
Bench
- 33
-
32
Mamadi Camara ↑ 81'
-
39
Jahmari Clarke ↑ 46'
- 35
- 36
- 48
- 49
Coach
Veljko Paunovic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yakou Meite | 5 |
| Lukas Jutkiewicz | 3 |
| Lucas Joao | 3 |
| Troy Deeney | 3 |
| Scott Hogan | 2 |
| Jon Toral | 2 |
| Jahmari Clarke | 2 |
| Tahith Chong | 2 |
Head to Head
Birmingham City FC Form
2021-11-06
Birmingham City FC
1–2
Reading FC
L
2021-11-02
Birmingham City FC
3–0
Bristol City FC
W
2021-10-30
Middlesbrough FC
0–2
Birmingham City FC
W
2021-10-23
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Swansea City AFC
W
2021-10-20
Huddersfield Town AFC
0–0
Birmingham City FC
D
2021-10-15
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
Birmingham City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Birmingham City FC or Reading FC 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Birmingham City FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Reading FC
56%
Birmingham City FC or Reading FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Birmingham City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Birmingham City FC
| Handicap | Birmingham City FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.