What was the final score in Reading v Blackpool?

Reading 3-1 Blackpool, played 5 September 2026 in the English League One 2026/27.

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

Across 15 meetings in our archive, Reading have won 7, Blackpool have won 5, with 3 draws.

Where is Reading v Blackpool played?

Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire - Reading's home ground.

Reading 3-1 Blackpool

English League One · 2026/27 · MW 5Saturday, 5 September 2026 · 15:00 UK

ReadingHome Coach: L. Richardson

3 - 1

HT 1-0

Full time

BlackpoolAway

Coach: S. Bruce

Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire (24,200)Referee: D. RockWeather: Clear sky, 22°C, 9km/h wind

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench

ReadingStarting XI · 4-2-3-1

Bench

8. C. Savage 9. J. Reid 11. D. Kyerewaa 14. R. Williams 18. J. Brown 23. C. Masterson 25. J. Stevens

Coach: Leam Richardson

BlackpoolStarting XI · 4-1-3-2

Bench

2. A. Lyons 3. Z. Ashworth 6. J. Brown 14. T. Bloxham 21. I. Niskanen 23. L. Southwood 46. O. Hunter

Coach: Ian Evatt

Match events

12'⚽GoalGeorge Earthyassist: Kyreece Joshua Lisbie
16'🟨YellowJordan Williams
49'⚽GoalKyreece Joshua Lisbie
59'↔SubstitutionOff Ilmari Niskanen ↔ On Finley Munroe
59'↔SubstitutionOff Tom Bloxham ↔ On Dion Charles
68'↔SubstitutionOff Jordan Brown ↔ On Albie Morgan
70'↔SubstitutionOff Randell Williams ↔ On George Earthy
70'↔SubstitutionOff Jacob Brown ↔ On Jack Marriott
76'↔SubstitutionOff Daniel·Kyerewaa ↔ On Kyreece Joshua Lisbie
80'⚽GoalLeighton Clarksonassist: Tom Bloxham
85'↔SubstitutionOff Jamie Reid ↔ On P. Lane
85'↔SubstitutionOff Charlie Savage ↔ On Andy Rinomhota
90+4'⚽GoalJacob Brownassist: Daniel·Kyerewaa

Match statistics

Reading

Stat

Blackpool

33%Possession67%
18Shots7
6Shots on target1
8Shots off target3
4Shots blocked3
11Shots inside box4
7Shots outside box3
294Total passes594
206Passes accurate485
12Fouls11
6Corners3
4Offsides0
0Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
0Saves3
10Free Kicks12

Reading, last 5

W2 SeptvsMansfield Town5-0
D22 Aug@AFC Wimbledon0-0
L15 AugvsLuton Town3-4
L2 MayvsBlackpool0-1
D25 Apr@Rotherham United1-1

Blackpool, last 5

L2 Sept@Barnsley1-2
W29 AugvsPeterborough United4-0
W22 Aug@Stockport County2-1
D15 AugvsWycombe Wanderers1-1
W2 May@Reading1-0

All-time head-to-head

Full record →

Meetings

Reading wins

Draws

Blackpool wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Reading v Blackpool?: Reading 3-1 Blackpool, played 5 September 2026 in the English League One 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?: Reading led 1-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Blackpool?: Across 15 meetings in our archive, Reading have won 7, Blackpool have won 5, with 3 draws.
Where is Reading v Blackpool played?: Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire - Reading's home ground.