Reading 2-1 Birmingham - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Reading vs Birmingham - result

Reading 2-1 Birmingham in the Championship at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading on 22 February 2022. In their last 5 meetings, Reading have won 1, Birmingham 1, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Reading vs Birmingham?

Reading 2-1 Birmingham in the Championship on Tuesday 22 February 2022 at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Where was Reading vs Birmingham played?

Reading vs Birmingham was played at Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading, the home ground of Reading.

What is Reading's recent form?

Reading's last five results read L L L D W (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is Birmingham's recent form?

Birmingham's last five results read D L L W D (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Birmingham?

Across the last 5 meetings Reading have won 1, Birmingham have won 1 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Reading 0-0 Birmingham City on 22 February 2025 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Reading?

Jack Marriott leads Reading with 8 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Birmingham?

Jay Stansfield leads Birmingham with 11 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Reading vs Birmingham?

Simon Hooper refereed Reading vs Birmingham, averaging 23.3 fouls and 4.1 yellow cards per game this season.

Reading vs Birmingham - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
22 Feb 2025	League One	Reading vs Birmingham City	0-0
10 Aug 2024	League One	Birmingham City vs Reading	1-1
7 Apr 2023	Championship	Reading vs Birmingham City	1-1
16 Dec 2022	Championship	Birmingham City vs Reading	3-2
6 Nov 2021	Championship	Birmingham City vs Reading	1-2

Reading 2-1 Birmingham: match stats

Stat	Reading	Birmingham
Possession	47%	53%
Shots	9	16
Shots on target	3	8
Corners	0	6
Fouls	7	14
Yellow cards	0	3
Tackles	13	15
Passes	388	444

Reading vs Birmingham goals and red cards

Reading: L. João 67', J. Swift (penalty) 73'. Birmingham: T. Mcintyre (own goal) 82'.

Reading season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.4	2 of 24
Goals against	1.3	11 of 24
Shots	17	1 of 24
Shots on target	5.3	3 of 24
Fouls	12	11 of 24
Tackles	9.6	24 of 24
Passes	373.4	11 of 24
Corners	5.8	9 of 24

Reading player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Jack Marriott (8), Jacob Brown (4), Paudie O'Connor (2).
Assists: Kyreece Lisbie (5), Daniel Kyerewaa (2), Paddy Lane (2).
Shots: Jack Marriott (29), Lewis Wing (23), Paudie O'Connor (16).
Fouls: Benn Ward (15), Paudie O'Connor (13), Kyreece Lisbie (13).

Birmingham season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	9 of 24
Goals against	1.4	8 of 24
Shots	13.1	12 of 24
Shots on target	4.3	12 of 24
Fouls	12	5 of 24
Tackles	14.5	14 of 24
Passes	341	19 of 24
Corners	6	8 of 24

Birmingham player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Demarai Gray (2), Phil Neumann (2), Carlos Vicente (2).
Assists: Patrick Roberts (2), Seung-ho Paik (1), Alex Cochrane (1).
Shots: Jay Stansfield (21), Carlos Vicente (18), August Priske (17).
Fouls: Jay Stansfield (17), August Priske (15), Christoph Klarer (13).