Blackpool 4-1 Reading - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Blackpool vs Reading - result

Blackpool 4-1 Reading in the Championship at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool on 26 February 2022. In their last 6 meetings, Blackpool have won 3, Reading 3, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Blackpool vs Reading?

Blackpool 4-1 Reading in the Championship on Saturday 26 February 2022 at Bloomfield Road.

Where was Blackpool vs Reading played?

Blackpool vs Reading was played at Bloomfield Road in Blackpool, the home ground of Blackpool.

What is Blackpool's recent form?

Blackpool's last five results read W D L D L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.

What is Reading's recent form?

Reading's last five results read L L D W W (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

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

Across the last 6 meetings Blackpool have won 3, Reading have won 3 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Reading 3-1 Blackpool on 5 September 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Blackpool?

Josh Bowler leads Blackpool with 22 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Reading?

Jack Marriott leads Reading with 8 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Blackpool vs Reading?

Peter Bankes refereed Blackpool vs Reading, averaging 20.3 fouls and 3.7 yellow cards per game this season.

Blackpool vs Reading - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
5 Sep 2026	League One	Reading vs Blackpool	3-1
2 May 2026	League One	Reading vs Blackpool	0-1
29 Nov 2025	League One	Blackpool vs Reading	0-3
1 Apr 2025	League One	Blackpool vs Reading	3-0
14 Dec 2024	League One	Reading vs Blackpool	0-3
27 Apr 2024	League One	Reading vs Blackpool	3-2

Blackpool 4-1 Reading: match stats

Stat	Blackpool	Reading
Possession	41%	59%
Shots	15	15
Shots on target	8	3
Corners	7	2
Fouls	14	3
Yellow cards	1	0
Tackles	27	29
Passes	333	475

Blackpool vs Reading goals and red cards

Blackpool: M. Ekpiteta 27', G. Madine 61', S. Lavery 86', J. Bowler 90'. Reading: L. João 17'.

Blackpool season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	6 of 24
Goals against	1.6	20 of 24
Shots	14.6	9 of 24
Shots on target	4.9	8 of 24
Fouls	10.3	18 of 24
Tackles	18	4 of 24
Passes	377.3	10 of 24
Corners	4.6	17 of 24

Blackpool player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Josh Bowler (3), Jerry Yates (2), Leighton Clarkson (2).
Assists: Dion Elie Raymond Charles (2), George Honeyman (1), Josh Bowler (1).
Shots: Josh Bowler (25), Tom Bloxham (15), Dion Elie Raymond Charles (10).
Fouls: Z. Ashworth (14), Karoy Anderson (11), Oliver Casey (9).

Reading season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.4	2 of 24
Goals against	1.3	11 of 24
Shots	17	1 of 24
Shots on target	5.3	3 of 24
Fouls	12	11 of 24
Tackles	9.6	24 of 24
Passes	373.4	11 of 24
Corners	5.8	9 of 24

Reading player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Jack Marriott (8), Jacob Brown (4), Paudie O'Connor (2).
Assists: Kyreece Lisbie (5), Daniel Kyerewaa (2), Paddy Lane (2).
Shots: Jack Marriott (29), Lewis Wing (23), Paudie O'Connor (16).
Fouls: Benn Ward (15), Paudie O'Connor (13), Kyreece Lisbie (13).