Match statistics snapshot
- Birmingham fired more attempts (18 vs 7 shots).
- Reading was more accurate in front of goal (29% on target vs 17%).
- Reading held more of the ball (59% possession).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Birmingham | Statistic | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Offsides | ||
| 9Lead | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| 9Lead | Shots off target | 3 |
| 3 |
| Shots on target |
|---|
| 2 |
| 9Lead | Shots outside the box | 2 |
|---|
| 18Lead | Total shots | 7 |
|---|
How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Birmingham | Statistic | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| 41% | Ball possession | 59%Lead |
| 69% | Pass accuracy | 77%Lead |
| 219 | Accurate passes | 361Lead |
| 318 | Total passes | 470Lead |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Birmingham | Statistic | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Corner kicks | 3Lead |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Birmingham | Statistic | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| 6Lead | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 1 | Goalkeeper saves | 3Lead |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Birmingham | Statistic | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 13Lead |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1Lead | Yellow cards | 2 |