Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(33) 12 Goals 22 (30)
(19) 11 Assists 9 (14)
(6.6) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
25.9 Average Age 24.7
180.7 Average Height (cm) 183.6
(1) 0.9 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(54%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 50% (48%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.4) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.5)
* 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 6.67
Kelvin Abrefa Doubtful 6.39
Tyler Bindon Out 6.84

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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