Reading FC vs Birmingham City FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Birmingham City FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Birmingham City FC 46 games · 64 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Johnson
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Ian Cooper
- Referee Robert Hyde
- 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 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | Leeds United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Nov | Brentford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Nov | Luton Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Millwall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec | Reading FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Nov | Millwall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | Fulham FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–4 | L |
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' The wait is over. Reading FC get us underway at Madejski Stadium.
- 5' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Birmingham City FC backline.
- 10' Birmingham City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' Harlee Dean has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 17' Fresh legs for Birmingham City FC! Wes Harding comes on to replace Jake Clarke-Salter.
- 22' Birmingham City FC have won 417 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 27' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Fresh legs for Birmingham City FC! Jacques Maghoma comes on to replace Daniel Crowley.
- 35' 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.
- 40' Reading FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' Goal! Michael Morrison scores his 20 goal in 383 matches.
- 45' A stunning finish from Yakou Meite — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' Lucas Boye has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matt Miazga on 46 minute.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Josep Clotet Ruiz will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' Jamaica international Liam Moore has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 59' Jeremie Bela is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Josh McEachran on 62 minutes.
- 66' Lucas Joao is ready to make an impact after coming on for Garath McCleary at the 66 minute mark.
- 69' Birmingham City FC ring the changes. Josh McEachran has done his job and it is now time for Lukas Jutkiewicz to step up.
- 74' The 37-year-old Lukas Jutkiewicz has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 76' A change in the Reading FC ranks — Pele exits the field as Charlie Adam enters on 76.
- 81' Supporters expect more eagerness from Connal Trueman, as he is very good at scoring at Madejski Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 86' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 88' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alvaro Gimenez makes it 2-2.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for George Puscas.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Birmingham City FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 6
- 27
-
12
Garath McCleary ↓ Lucas Joao 66'
- 8
- 17
- 4
-
29
Pele ↓ Charlie Adam 76'
-
5
Matt Miazga ↓ Lucas Boye 46'
- 33
- 47
Bench
- 2
- 24
- 15
- 1
-
26
Charlie Adam ↑ 76'
-
31
Lucas Joao ↑ 66'
-
18
Lucas Boye ↑ 46'
Coach
Mark Bowen
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 5
- 12
- 3
- 16
- 14
- 7
- 24
- 11
- 34
- 22
Bench
- 15
- 1
-
2
Wes Harding ↑ 17'
- 26
-
19
Jacques Maghoma ↑ 30'
- 37
-
10
Lukas Jutkiewicz ↑ 69'
Coach
Josep Clotet Ruiz
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
Reading FC Form
Birmingham City FC Form
2019-12-07
Reading FC
2–3
Birmingham City FC
W
2019-11-30
Birmingham City FC
1–1
Millwall FC
D
2019-11-27
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Birmingham City FC
D
2019-11-23
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–1
Birmingham City FC
D
2019-11-09
Birmingham City FC
0–1
Fulham FC
L
2019-11-02
Cardiff City FC
4–2
Birmingham City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.41
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Birmingham City FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Birmingham City FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Birmingham City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Birmingham City FC
64%
Reading FC or Birmingham City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Birmingham City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.