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Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 16:00Madejski Stadium, Reading

Reading vs Blackpool: result and analysis

Recent form, standings, line-ups and the MBet AI read on Reading v Blackpool in the League One.

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Reading vs Blackpool prediction and probabilities

What the model saw before kick-off: Reading (51%)

Small sample · 5/6 matches
1 · Reading
51%
X · Draw
24%
2 · Blackpool
26%

Expected goals

Reading 1.91 · Blackpool 1.32

Most likely scores

1-1 (11%) · 2-1 (10%) · 2-0 (7%)

Based on goals from each team's last 6 matches, adjusted for home and away. It does not account for absences, line-ups or opponent strength. It is an estimate, not a guarantee. 18+.

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Key facts

  • Reading went into this match with mixed results: 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 6 matches, scoring 13 and conceding 6.
  • Blackpool went into this match with mixed results: 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 6 matches, scoring 12 and conceding 9.
  • At home, Reading have won 2 of their last 3 matches (3.0 goals scored and 1.7 conceded on average).
  • Away from home, Blackpool have won 2 of their last 3 matches (2.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded on average).
  • In Reading's recent matches there were over 2.5 goals in 3 of 6, and both teams scored in 3 of 6.
  • In Blackpool's recent matches there were over 2.5 goals in 5 of 6, and both teams scored in 5 of 6.

Results, goals and standings come from the data source. The prediction probabilities are an estimate from the MBet AI model. Not available for this match: shots and corners per match, standings, enough head-to-head meetings.

Recent form

Both teams' results before this match.

Reading

Reading

Last 6 matches

DLWDWW

3

Wins

2

Draws

1

Losses

13-6

Goals

  • W2 SeptReading5-0Mansfield Town
  • W25 AugStevenage0-3Reading
  • D22 AugAFC Wimbledon0-0Reading
  • W18 AugReading1-1Wycombe Wanderers
  • L15 AugReading3-4Luton Town
  • D8 AugBromley1-1Reading
Blackpool

Blackpool

Last 6 matches

WDWLWL

3

Wins

1

Draws

2

Losses

12-9

Goals

  • L2 SeptBarnsley2-1Blackpool
  • W29 AugBlackpool4-0Peterborough United
  • L25 AugBlackpool1-4Lincoln City
  • W22 AugStockport County1-2Blackpool
  • D15 AugBlackpool1-1Wycombe Wanderers
  • W8 AugGrimsby Town1-3Blackpool

Line-ups

Starting XI as published by the source.

Reading

Reading

4-2-3-1
1
Joel Pereira
2
Udoka Godwin-Malife
5
Hayden Roberts
15
Paudie O'Conner
16
Benn Ward
4
Andy Rinomhota
19
Kyreece Lisbie
10
Lewis Wing
17
George Earthy
32
Paddy Lane
7
Jack Marriott

Substitutes

JR
Jamie Reid
#9 · SUB
JB
Jacob Brown
#18 · SUB
JS
Jack Stephens
#25 · SUB
CM
Conor Masterson
#23 · SUB
DK
Daniel Kyerewaa
#11 · SUB
CS
Charlie Savage
#8 · SUB
RW
Randell Williams
#14 · SUB
Blackpool

Blackpool

4-1-3-2
1
Bailey Peacock-Farrell
28
Jordan Williams
26
Finley Munroe
4
Oliver Casey
32
Joshua Earl
11
Josh Bowler
17
Karoy Anderson
7
Leighton Clarkson
8
Albie Morgan
12
Jerry Yates
19
Dion Charles

Substitutes

LS
Luke Southwood
#23
ZA
Zachary Ashworth
#3
TB
Tom Bloxham
#14
AL
Andy Lyons
#2
OH
Ollie Hunter
#46
IN
Ilmari Niskanen
#21
JB
Jordan Brown
#6

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