Match report
Reading and Birmingham Draw 0-0 in Championship Clash
Reading
0–0
FT
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
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71' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Vassell · On: L. Jutkiewicz -
74' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Lakin · On: D. Davis -
83' Birmingham Card · Yellow CardW. Harding -
84' Birmingham subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Mrabti · On: J. Maghoma -
90' Reading subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Barrett · On: J. OShea -
90' Reading subst · Substitution 3Off: 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.