Reading 0–1 Blackpool. This English Football League One match was played on 2 May 2026. Blackpool won.
Blackpool vs Reading Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/02
| Average Odds | 1 | X | 2 | Handicap | Goals | Over | Under | Corners | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening odds | 501.00 | 19.00 | 1.02 | 0.67 | 1.25 | 1.50 | 7.50 | 0.08 | 11.50 | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Pre-match odds | 2.30 | 3.40 | 2.90 | 1.03 | 0.83 | 2.75 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 9.50 | 0.83 | 0.85 |
| Closing odds | 501.00 | 21.00 | 1.01 | 0.67 | 1.25 | 1.50 | 7.75 | 0.07 | 11.50 | 1.50 | 0.50 |
Blackpool
- 87' ⇄ Luke Howard → Liam Fraser home
- 82' ⇄ Emmanuel Osho → Kelvin Ampomah Opoku Abrefa home
- 81' 🟨 Oliver Casey away
- 80' ⇄ Ryan Finnigan → Jordan Brown away
- 75' ⚽ CJ Hamilton away
- 73' ⇄ Niall Ennis → Ashley Fletcher away
Reading
Blackpool
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lincoln City
|
46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | +48 | 103 | W D W W W |
| 2 |
Cardiff City
|
46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | +40 | 91 | D W W W L |
| 3 |
Stockport County
|
46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | +13 | 77 | D L W L W |
| 4 |
Bradford City
|
46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | +7 | 77 | L D D D W |
| 5 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | +18 | 75 | L W D D L |
| 6 |
Stevenage Borough
|
46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | +3 | 75 | L D W D W |
| 7 |
Luton Town
|
46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | +12 | 74 | W D W W W |
| 8 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | +12 | 73 | D W D W W |
| 9 |
Huddersfield Town
|
46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | +10 | 67 | D D D L W |
| 10 |
Mansfield Town
|
46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | +12 | 65 | D W W D W |
| 11 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | +11 | 63 | L D L L W |
| 12 |
Reading
|
46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | +4 | 63 | L L L D L |
| 13 |
Blackpool
|
46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | -11 | 60 | L W W W W |
| 14 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | -19 | 60 | W W L D W |
| 15 |
Barnsley
|
46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | -5 | 59 | D L L W L |
| 16 |
Wigan Athletic
|
46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | -9 | 56 | W W D L L |
| 17 |
Burton
|
46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | -10 | 54 | D W D D D |
| 18 |
Peterborough United
|
46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | -4 | 53 | L D L D L |
| 19 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | -21 | 53 | L L L W L |
| 20 |
Leyton Orient
|
46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | -12 | 52 | L D L L D |
| 21 |
Exeter City
|
46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | -9 | 49 | W D D D L |
| 22 |
Port Vale
|
46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | -25 | 42 | D L L W L |
| 23 |
Rotherham United
|
46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | -30 | 41 | L W L D L |
| 24 |
Northampton Town
|
46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | -35 | 35 | L L L L L |
Starting XI
- 1 G Joel Pereira
- 2 M Kelvin Ampomah Opoku Abrefa
- 3 D Jeriel Dorsett
- 5 D Haydon Roberts
- 6 M Liam Fraser
- 9 M Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
- 10 M Lewis Wing C
- 11 M Daniel·Kyerewaa
- 15 D Paudie O’Connor
- 24 D Ryan Nyambe
- 32 F P. Lane
Substitutes
- M Manadi Camara
- 12 D Finley Burns
- 22 D michael stickland
- 30 M Matt Ritchie
- 31 G Tom Norcott
- 37 M Luke Howard
- 49 F Emmanuel Osho
Starting XI
- 3 D James Husband
- 4 D Oliver Casey
- 6 M Jordan Brown
- 7 M Leighton Clarkson
- 11 F Ashley Fletcher
- 15 D Hayden Coulson
- 18 F Dale Taylor
- 22 M CJ Hamilton
- 23 M Karoy Anderson
- 24 D Reuell Walters
- 25 G Franco Ravizzoli
Substitutes
- 1 G Bailey Peacock-Farrell
- 2 D Andy Lyons
- 9 F Niall Ennis
- 14 F Tom Bloxham
- 17 M Joel Randall
- 26 D Zachary Ashworth
- 28 M Ryan Finnigan
Match preview
Reading faced Blackpool in the English Football League One on Saturday, 2 May 2026 and the match finished 0–1. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Reading sit 12th in the English Football League One table with 63 points from 46 matches (16W · 15D · 15L). Blackpool are 13th with 60 points from 46 matches (17W · 9D · 20L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the English Football League One hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 21 times on record. Reading have won 9, Blackpool have won 9 and 3 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
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- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Reading vs Blackpool — frequently asked
When was Reading vs Blackpool played?
Kick-off was in the English Football League One.
Where was Reading vs Blackpool played?
At Madejski Stadium in Reading, England (capacity 24161).
What was the final score of Reading vs Blackpool?
Reading 0 – 1 Blackpool. Blackpool won.
How can I follow Reading vs Blackpool live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Reading vs Blackpool part of?
The English Football League One in England. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the English Football League One
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the English Football League One hub, or jump to the full England football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Reading and Blackpool for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.
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