Reading vs Blackpool (League One) was played on 5 September 2026 and finished 3–1.
Reading vs Blackpool: league positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield | 14 | 8-5-1 | 28:12 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County | 14 | 8-2-4 | 26:14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United | 13 | 7-5-1 | 22:11 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton | 14 | 7-3-4 | 27:21 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth | 14 | 7-2-5 | 21:19 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading | 14 | 6-4-4 | 25:15 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford | 13 | 6-4-3 | 10:8 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United | 14 | 5-6-3 | 21:21 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday | 13 | 5-5-3 | 22:14 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester | 13 | 5-4-4 | 22:19 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town | 13 | 5-4-4 | 20:18 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons | 13 | 4-6-3 | 22:20 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe | 13 | 4-6-3 | 21:23 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient | 13 | 5-2-6 | 19:14 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:21 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage | 12 | 4-4-4 | 17:13 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County | 12 | 3-5-4 | 13:14 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 3-4-6 | 9:21 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool | 12 | 3-3-6 | 17:21 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster | 13 | 3-3-7 | 14:22 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan | 14 | 3-2-9 | 11:22 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough | 13 | 2-4-7 | 11:23 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley | 12 | 2-3-7 | 12:22 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley | 13 | 2-3-8 | 13:33 | 9 |
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Reading vs Blackpool: analysis of the match
Reading secured a convincing 3‑1 victory at home, stretching their recent form and moving to 14th place with seven points after two wins, a draw and two defeats. The win also nudged their goal difference to +5, improving on the 12‑7 tally they had before the match. Blackpool, now tenth with eight points from two wins and two draws, saw their goal difference slip to +2 after conceding three at the Madejski. The result widened the gap in the head‑to‑head record this season, leaving Reading with the sole win in their two‑match series. Both sides will now look to build on the points they gathered as the league race tightens.
Reading vs Blackpool: the teams compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Reading vs Blackpool: FAQ
How did Reading vs Blackpool end?
Reading beat Blackpool 3–1.
When and where was the match played?
Date: 5 September 2026, kick-off: 15:00, venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium. Referee: D. Rock.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Reading: 6th (22 points), Blackpool: 19th (12 points).
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