Match report

Reading and Birmingham Draw 0-0 in Championship Clash

Reading
Reading
0–0
FT
Birmingham
Birmingham
May 5, 2019

Reading and Birmingham shared the points in a tightly contested Championship match that ended in a goalless draw. Both teams had their opportunities but couldn't break the deadlock, leading to a frustrating 0-0 result.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Reading 0–0 Birmingham
  • • Competition: Championship
  • • Substitution: I. Vassell replaced L. Jutkiewicz (71') for Birmingham
  • • Substitution: C. Lakin replaced D. Davis (74') for Birmingham
  • • Substitution: K. Mrabti replaced J. Maghoma (84') for Birmingham
  • • Substitution: J. Barrett replaced J. O'Shea (90') for Reading
  • • Substitution: Chris Gunter replaced T. Howe (90') for Reading
  • • Yellow Card: W. Harding (83') for Birmingham

Lineups

Reading

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 E. Martínez (G)
  • 2 C. Gunter (D)
  • 6 L. Moore (D)
  • 19 M. Miazga (D)
  • 3 A. Yiadom (D)
  • 16 L. Baker (M)
  • 18 O. Ejaria (M)
  • 35 A. Rinomhota (M)
  • 48 M. Olise (M)
  • 39 J. Barrett (M)
  • 43 D. Loader (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 M. Barrow
  • 4 J. O'Shea
  • 49 T. Howe
  • 12 G. McCleary
  • 32 S. Ezatolahi
  • 9 S. Baldock
  • 28 S. Walker

Birmingham

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Camp (G)
  • 5 M. Colin (D)
  • 4 M. Roberts (D)
  • 3 K. Pedersen (D)
  • 45 W. Harding (D)
  • 8 C. Gardner (M)
  • 23 Jota Peleteiro (M)
  • 18 K. Mrabti (F)
  • 9 Che Adams (F)
  • 31 C. Lakin (M)
  • 11 I. Vassell (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 L. Jutkiewicz
  • 26 D. Davis
  • 19 J. Maghoma
  • 7 C. Mahoney
  • 25 J. Cogley
  • 40 J. Weaver
  • 20 G. Gardner

Timeline

  1. Birmingham
    71' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Vassell · On: L. Jutkiewicz
  2. Birmingham
    74' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Lakin · On: D. Davis
  3. Birmingham
    83' Birmingham Card · Yellow Card
    W. Harding
  4. Birmingham
    84' Birmingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Mrabti · On: J. Maghoma
  5. Reading
    90' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Barrett · On: J. OShea
  6. Reading
    90' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Chris Gunter · On: T. Howe

Match Stats

Stat Reading Birmingham
Fouls 8 14
Pass Accuracy 86% 68%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 19
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 610 312
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 8
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 524 213
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 7 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Birmingham made three substitutions in the second half, including the introduction of I. Vassell (71') and K. Mrabti (84'), aiming to break down Reading's defense.
  • ▸ W. Harding received a yellow card for Birmingham at the 83rd minute, which slightly slowed down Birmingham's momentum and allowed Reading to regain some control.