Birmingham City 1-1 Reading: Almost A Perfect Start

Alfie May's late penalty cancelled out Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan's first-half goal in an entertaining season opener.

It was nearly complete, it was nearly so sweet.

Reading were so very close to starting their 2024/25 season in perfect fashion today, but were denied late on. Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan had given the Royals a deserved first-half lead which the visiting side fought doggedly to protect after the break, only for the referee (awarding a soft penalty for handball) and Alfie May (who converted the spot-kick) to have other ideas.