Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(22) 10 Goals 14 (21)
(14) 8 Assists 7 (9)
(6.6) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
25.8 Average Age 24.7
180.7 Average Height (cm) 183.9
(1) 1 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(55%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 48% (48%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(1.4) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in League One.

Missing Players

Birmingham
Reading
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Andy Yiadom Out N/A
Jeriel Dorsett Doubtful 6.68
Kelvin Abrefa Doubtful 6.39
Tyler Bindon Out 6.77

Team News

Birmingham
Reading
  • New-look Birmingham have been busy in the summer transfer window with several of their additions set to make their debuts.
  • Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Alex Cochrane, Willum Willumsson and Alfie May are all pushing for starting places.
  • Reading could be without Tyler Bindon who has been at the Olympics with New Zealand.
  • Jeriel Dorsett and Kelvin Abrefa are in a race against time to be fit for the opener.

Prediction

  • Following a summer spending spree since their relegation some three months ago, Birmingham are the clear favourites to win League One this season.
  • The Blues are unbeaten on the opening-day for six years and an expectant St Andrew's crowd could see up to nine new faces on show, including goal machine Alfie May.
  • Reading have enjoyed a positive pre-season - including victories over three Championship teams - but they could hardly have been given a tougher test on the opening day.
  • In better news, the Royals have won four of their last seven trips to Birmingham.
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