Match Analysis: Birmingham vs Reading
Birmingham vs Reading ended 1-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Reading beat Birmingham 2-1.
Goals: S. Hogan (Birmingham, 3'), J. Clarke (Reading, 70'), J. Clarke (Reading, 82').
Birmingham had 37% possession to Reading's 63%, with 17.00 shots to 14.00.
Jahmari Clarke (Reading) was the standout performer, rated 8.2.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
S. HoganNormal Goal
BirminghamJérémie BelaYellow Card
BirminghamHarlee DeanYellow Card
BirminghamMarcel OakleyYellow Card
BirminghamOut: G. PuşcaşIn: J. Clarke
ReadingRiley McGreeYellow Card
BirminghamOut: R. McGreeIn: R. Woods
BirminghamJ. ClarkeJ. Swift
ReadingThomas HolmesYellow Card
ReadingOut: T. Dele-BashiruIn: Mamadi Camará
ReadingJ. ClarkeNormal Goal
ReadingOut: I. ŠunjićIn: C. Aneke
BirminghamOut: M. OakleyIn: L. Jutkiewicz
BirminghamTEAM DATA
Match statistics
BirminghamStatistic
Reading
37%
Possession
63%
17
Total Shots
14
2
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
4
5
Blocked Shots
5
11
Shots Inside Box
9
6
Shots Outside Box
5
3
Corners
3
1
Offsides
4
14
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
1
290
Total Passes
492
179
Accurate Passes
382
3
Goalkeeper Saves
1
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Birmingham
Formation 3-4-1-2 · Coach: L. Bowyer
Starting XI
- 4M. RobertsD
- 9S. HoganF
- 11Jérémie BelaM
- 12H. DeanD
- 13M. ŠarkićG
- 18R. McGreeF
- 20G. GardnerM
- 34I. ŠunjićM
- 36T. DeeneyF
- 43M. RobertsD
- 52M. OakleyM
Substitutes (7)
Reading
Formation 3-5-1-1 · Coach: V. Paunovic
Starting XI
- 3T. HolmesD
- 6L. MooreD
- 10J. SwiftF
- 14O. EjariaM
- 17A. YiadomM
- 19T. Dele-BashiruM
- 21A. BabaM
- 22L. SouthwoodG
- 24S. DannD
- 28J. LaurentM
- 47G. PuşcaşF
Substitutes (7)
- 32Mamadi CamaráF
- 33RafaelG
- 35K. Ehibhatiomhan
- 36C. OsorioM
- 39J. ClarkeF
- 48T. AshcroftD
- 49K. AbrefaD
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Reading
Jahmari Clarke
Rating 8.2 · 2 goals · 0 assists · 3 shots on target
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Birmingham vs Reading match analysis
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