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LONDON: Birmingham and Reading were relegated from the Premier League on Sunday after rivals Fulham beat Portsmouth 1-0 in their final match to seal their survival.
Birmingham and Reading will be joined in the Championship next season by bottom side Derby, whose relegation from the top flight was confirmed several weeks ago.
Birmingham and Reading both went down fighting, winning their final matches in convincing fashion.
Birmingham beat Blackburn 4-1 while Reading were 4-0 winners at Derby.
Reading finished level with Fulham on points but were condemned by an inferior goal difference while Birmingham finished a point further back. - AFP/de
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