Reading vs Blackpool — League One
Reading
vs
02 May. 17:00
Blackpool
Form Guide
Reading
DLLLDW
1W 2D 3L • avg 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded
O/U 2.5: 3/6BTTS: 4/6CS: 1/6
Blackpool
WWWLWW
5W 0D 1L • avg 1.2 scored, 0.3 conceded
O/U 2.5: 1/6BTTS: 1/6CS: 4/6
- Reading have had a strong recent run, recording 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Their wins over Wigan (3-0), Burton (2-1), and their draw with Plymouth show they are capable of beating quality opposition. Losses to Stevenage (0-1) and Mansfield (0-1) were narrow and against well-organized defensive sides. Scoring 8 goals and conceding 5, Reading carry a genuine attacking threat at home. Their most recent 2-3 loss to Luton in the dataset is a slight concern, but their overall form is encouraging.
- Blackpool have been inconsistent, recording 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Their wins over Exeter (1-0), Burton (1-0), and Port Vale (3-2) demonstrate versatility, and their draw with Cardiff (0-0) shows defensive capability. However, losses to Doncaster (1-2) and a heavy 4-1 defeat to AFC Wimbledon expose their fragility under pressure. Scoring 7 goals and conceding 7, Blackpool are evenly balanced but carry the risk of conceding in batches.
- Reading hold the advantage here based on home ground and superior recent momentum. Their 3-0 win over Wigan shows they can be devastating at home, and Blackpool's tendency to concede in clusters — including four against Wimbledon — could be exploited. Blackpool can score, but Reading's defensive record is marginally stronger. Expect an open, entertaining match with Reading edging it through their home form and attacking quality. A comfortable but not emphatic home win is the prediction.
Prediction
AI Forecast Score:
Reading 2 –
1 Blackpool
Recent Form
Last 6 matches: Reading
Reading 1-3 Cardiff City
Doncaster Rovers 1-0 Reading
Reading 1-2 Lincoln City
Huddersfield Town 1-1 Reading
Reading 3-0 Wigan Athletic
Stevenage 1-0 Reading
Last 6 matches: Blackpool
Wycombe Wanderers 0-1 Blackpool
Blackpool 3-1 Peterborough United
Stevenage 1-0 Blackpool
Blackpool 1-0 Exeter City
Blackpool 1-0 Burton Albion
Cardiff City 0-0 Blackpool
Home & Away Record
At Home
Reading
LLWDWD
2W 2D 2L • avg 1.7 scored, 1.5 conceded
O/U 2.5: 5/6BTTS: 5/6CS: 1/6
Away
Blackpool
WLDLLL
1W 1D 4L • avg 0.5 scored, 1.8 conceded
O/U 2.5: 3/6BTTS: 2/6CS: 2/6
Head-to-Head Record
| Blackpool | 0–3 | Reading | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Reading | 3–1 | Blackpool | 25 Feb 2023 |
| Blackpool | 1–0 | Reading | 30 Jul 2022 |
| Reading | 2–3 | Blackpool | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Blackpool | 1–1 | Reading | 07 Apr 2015 |
| Reading | 3–0 | Blackpool | 25 Oct 2014 |
| Reading | 5–1 | Blackpool | 28 Jan 2014 |
| Blackpool | 1–0 | Reading | 24 Aug 2013 |
League One Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 45 | 30 | 10 | 5 | +46 | 100 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 45 | 27 | 10 | 8 | +41 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 45 | 19 | 18 | 8 | +19 | 75 |
| 4 | Stockport County FC | 44 | 21 | 11 | 12 | +12 | 74 |
| 5 | Bradford City AFC | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | +6 | 74 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 45 | 20 | 12 | 13 | +2 | 72 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 45 | 20 | 11 | 14 | +11 | 71 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 45 | 21 | 7 | 17 | +11 | 70 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town FC | 45 | 17 | 13 | 15 | +6 | 64 |
| 10 | Reading FC | 45 | 16 | 15 | 14 | +5 | 63 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 44 | 15 | 16 | 13 | +11 | 61 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 45 | 16 | 12 | 17 | +10 | 60 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | -12 | 57 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | -21 | 57 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 44 | 14 | 14 | 16 | -4 | 56 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 45 | 14 | 14 | 17 | -8 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | -10 | 53 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | -17 | 53 |
| 19 | Peterborough United FC | 44 | 15 | 7 | 22 | -2 | 52 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 45 | 14 | 9 | 22 | -12 | 51 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 45 | 12 | 13 | 20 | -8 | 49 |
| 22 | Rotherham United FC | 45 | 10 | 11 | 24 | -29 | 41 |
| 23 | Port Vale FC | 44 | 9 | 12 | 23 | -24 | 39 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 44 | 9 | 8 | 27 | -33 | 35 |
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