Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.9
(6.6)
22.5
Average Age
27
183
Average Height (cm)
182.6
(0.9)
0.9
Shots pg
1
(0.9)
(49%)
52%
Aerial Duel Success
58%
(55%)
(0.5)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.5)
(1.5)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in League One.
Missing Players
Reading
Birmingham
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Yiadom | Out | N/A | |
| Jeriel Dorsett | Out | 6.63 | |
| Ben Elliott | Out | 6.86 | |
| Harlee Dean | Doubtful | 6.49 | |
| Adrian Akande | Doubtful | 6.21 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Stansfield | Out | 6.98 | |
| Emil Hansson | Doubtful | 6.43 | |
| Lee Buchanan | Doubtful | 6.95 | |
| Marc Leonard | Doubtful | 6.46 | |
| Taylor Gardner-Hickman | Doubtful | 6.52 |
Team News
Reading
Birmingham
- Reading could be unchanged for the third game running.
- Adrian Akande is hoping to return to the squad after playing for the U21s in midweek.
- Harlee Dean is still struggling after missing the last two games with an injury.
- Jay Stansfield will miss out after being stretchered off in Tuesday's EFL Trophy semi-final against Bradford, although he has avoided serious injury.
- Lyndon Dykes and Alfie May will battle it out to replace him with the former staking a claim with the winner on Tuesday.
Match FactsSponsored
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Birmingham are undefeated in their last 15 matches (League One).
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