Reading vs Blackpool: 3–1
Reading beat Blackpool 3–1 in the English League One on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Madejski Stadium, Reading, England.
- Competition: English League One (2026-27 English League One, Regular Season)
- Kick-off: Sat, 5 Sept 2026, 14:00 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: Madejski Stadium, Reading, England
- Attendance: 11,597
- Teams: Reading (home), Blackpool (away)
Goals
- 12' — George Earthy (Reading)
- 49' — Kyreece Lisbie (Reading)
- 80' — Leighton Clarkson (Blackpool)
- 90'+4' — Jacob Brown (Reading)
Match statistics
| Statistic | Reading | Blackpool |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 33.2 | 66.8 |
| Shots | 19 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Fouls | 12 | 11 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
Starting line-ups
Reading (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira (G), Benn Ward (CD-L), Paudie O'Conner (CD-R), Hayden Roberts (LB), Udoka Godwin-Malife (RB), George Earthy (AM), Andy Rinomhota (LM), Lewis Wing (RM), Jack Marriott (F), Paddy Lane (AM-L), Kyreece Lisbie (AM-R).
Blackpool (4-1-3-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell (G), Joshua Earl (CD-L), Oliver Casey (CD-R), Albie Morgan (SW), Finley Munroe (LB), Jordan Williams (RB), Karoy Anderson (CM), Leighton Clarkson (LM), Josh Bowler (RM), Dion Charles (CF-L), Jerry Yates (CF-R).