English Football League - League One

Reading
vs
Blackpool
  • Kick-off: Saturday 05 September, 14:00
  • Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium

Form guide

  1. D
  2. L
  3. L
  4. D
  5. L
  6. L

Form guide

  1. W
  2. W
  3. D
  4. W
  5. W
  6. W

Reading vs Blackpool Predictions

Reading vs Blackpool is scheduled for kick off on 05 September, at 14:00. The game is set to take place at Select Car Leasing Stadium. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Reading and Blackpool. Reading have lost 3 English Football League - League One matches to Blackpool out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent draw with Wimbledon, Reading aims to claim a win. Following their 4-0 triumph over Peterborough, Blackpool have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Reading on their home ground.

Who will win Reading vs Blackpool?

Betfair's odds predict a win for Reading with odds at 6/5. In comparison, the prediction for a draw stands at 12/5. Meanwhile, Blackpool is predicted to more likely lose, with their odds of winning at 2/1. Explore your betting options on Reading vs Blackpool Odds.

Reading to win 6/5

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Reading have scored over 1.5 goals in 50% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 50% of games. Their total stands at 3 goals and 8 shots on target this English Football League - League One season. Meanwhile, Blackpool have scored 7 goals with 21 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 100% of matches but conceded in 67% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Reading scored 3 goals while Blackpool scored 7 goals. Their last match on 02 May 2026 ended in 1-0 to Blackpool. With such history and current form, don't miss the chance to explore the goal betting options for Reading vs Blackpool at Betfair.

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Betting stats Reading vs Blackpool

English Football League - League One

Reading Blackpool
Played 2 3
Scored 3 7
Conceded 4 2
Shots 30 48
Shots on Target 8 21
Corners 12 10
Fouls 25 30
Yellow Cards 4 3
Red Cards 0 0

Matches won

0%

Matches won

67%

Over 1.5 Goals

50%

Over 1.5 Goals

100%

Over 2.5 Goals

50%

Over 2.5 Goals

67%

Over 3.5 Goals

50%

Over 3.5 Goals

33%

Both Teams to Score

50%

Both Teams to Score

67%

Head to Head History

Reading Blackpool
Wins 1 3
Draws 0 0
Goals 3 7

Reading vs Blackpool Previous Results

2 May 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 0 Blackpool 1

29 Nov 2025, English Football League - League One

Blackpool 0 Reading 3

1 Apr 2025, English Football League - League One

Blackpool 3 Reading 0

14 Dec 2024, English Football League - League One

Reading 0 Blackpool 3

English Football League - League One Current standings

Teams P W D L GD PTS
1 Blackpool 3 2 1 0 +5 7
23 Reading 2 0 1 1 -1 1

Reading vs Blackpool season record

Reading Blackpool
Games won 0 2
Games lost 1 0
Games drawn 1 1
Scored 3 7
Conceded 4 2

Form guide

22 Aug 2026, English Football League - League One

Wimbledon 0 Reading 0

15 Aug 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 3 Luton 4

2 May 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 0 Blackpool 1

25 Apr 2026, English Football League - League One

Rotherham 1 Reading 1

18 Apr 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 1 Cardiff 3

11 Apr 2026, English Football League - League One

Doncaster 1 Reading 0

Form guide

29 Aug 2026, English Football League - League One

Blackpool 4 Peterborough 0

22 Aug 2026, English Football League - League One

Stockport 1 Blackpool 2

15 Aug 2026, English Football League - League One

Blackpool 1 Wycombe 1

2 May 2026, English Football League - League One

Reading 0 Blackpool 1

25 Apr 2026, English Football League - League One

Blackpool 1 L Orient 0

18 Apr 2026, English Football League - League One

Wycombe 0 Blackpool 1

Player stats

Top Goalscorers

Player Team Goals Scored
Jack Marriott Reading 3
Finley Munroe Blackpool 1
Dion Charles Blackpool 1
Tom Bloxham Blackpool 1
Josh Bowler Blackpool 1

Assists

Player Team Assists
Dion Charles Blackpool 1
Bailey Peacock-Farrell Blackpool 1
George Honeyman Blackpool 1
Oliver Casey Blackpool 1
Kyreece Lisbie Reading 1

Fouls

Player Team Fouls
Andy Rinomhota Reading 5
Karoy Anderson Blackpool 4
Oliver Casey Blackpool 4
George Honeyman Blackpool 4
Lewis Wing Reading 4

Yellow Cards

Player Team Yellow
Paudie O'Connor Reading 2
Finley Munroe Blackpool 1
Albie Morgan Blackpool 1
Hayden Coulson Blackpool 1
Andy Rinomhota Reading 1

Red Cards

Player Team Red
Dion Charles Blackpool 0
Tom Bloxham Blackpool 0
Christopher Hamilton Blackpool 0
Josh Bowler Blackpool 0
George Honeyman Blackpool 0

Shots on Target

Player Team Shots On target
Josh Bowler Blackpool 6
Jack Marriott Reading 5
Dion Charles Blackpool 2
Tom Bloxham Blackpool 2
Zac Ashworth Blackpool 2

Chances Created

Player Team Chances created
Josh Bowler Blackpool 5
George Honeyman Blackpool 4
Albie Morgan Blackpool 4
Tom Bloxham Blackpool 4
Udoka Godwin-Malife Reading 4

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