Reading vs Blackpool – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
0:1
02/05/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 46
  • Referee: Bell E. (Eng)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomSky Sports+

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.780.59
Ball possession
56%44%
Total shots
1311
Shots on target
05
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
38
Passes
81% (351/435)75% (257/344)
Yellow cards
01
Expected goals (xG)
0.780.59
xG on target (xGOT)
0.001.22
Total shots
1311
Shots on target
05
Shots off target
104
Blocked shots
32
Shots inside the box
85
Shots outside the box
56
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
38
Touches in opposition box
2312
Accurate through passes
10
Offsides
21
Free kicks
109
Passes
81% (351/435)75% (257/344)
Long passes
48% (29/60)30% (18/60)
Passes in final third
63% (77/122)61% (49/80)
Crosses
10% (2/21)18% (3/17)
Expected assists (xA)
0.960.52
Throw ins
2121
Fouls
910
Tackles
88% (7/8)56% (9/16)
Duels won
4342
Clearances
2538
Interceptions
93
Errors leading to shot
31
Errors leading to goal
10
Goalkeeper saves
40
xGOT faced
1.220.00
Goals prevented
0.220.00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 65', Clarkson L. , Randall J. ,
  • 66', Coulson H. , Ashworth Z. ,
  • 70', Roberts H. , Ritchie M. ,
  • 70', Nyambe R. , Burns F. ,
  • 72', Taylor D. , Bloxham T. ,
  • 73', Fletcher A. , Ennis N. ,
  • 75', 0 - 1, Hamilton C. ,
  • 80', Brown J. , Finnigan R. ,
  • 81', Casey O. 🟨,
  • 82', Abrefa K. , Osho E. ,
  • 87', Fraser L. , Howard L. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Reading
41.4%
Draw
27.4%
Blackpool
31.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
41.4% 27.2% 31.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

42.9% 28.2% 30.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • The chances for Reading have remained the same compared to the initial analysis.
  • Blackpool has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Reading than the current prediction. (+1.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Blackpool than the current prediction. (-0.9%)
  • Reading - Blackpool Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.27
    (2.28)
    3.42
    (3.46)
    3
    (3)
    6.8%
    (6.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Reading - Blackpool?
  • Users Predictions: Reading will win (4 of 5 users predict this - 80%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 44.94%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 10 and 14).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Reading won 2.
    • Reading has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • Blackpool is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • There will not play in Reading: Elliott B. (Thigh Injury) O'Mahony M. (Knee Injury) Ward B. (Leg Injury) Williams R. (Injury)
    • There will not play in Blackpool: Grant K. (Ankle Injury) Ihiekwe M. (Inactive) Morgan A. (Calf Injury) Obafemi M. (Ankle Injury)
    • There are questionable in Reading: Doyle K. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Blackpool: Bowler J. (Inactive) Honeyman G. (Injury)
    • In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Reading won 7 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 29:27. (average 1.8:1.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Reading won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 21:13. (average 2.6:1.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Reading - Blackpool were as follows:
    29.11.2025 Blackpool - Reading 0:3
    01.04.2025 Blackpool - Reading 3:0
    14.12.2024 Reading - Blackpool 0:3
    27.04.2024 Reading - Blackpool 3:2
    23.09.2023 Blackpool - Reading 4:1
    Latest results of Reading
    25.04.2026 Rotherham United - Reading 1:1
    18.04.2026 Reading - Cardiff City 1:3
    11.04.2026 Doncaster Rovers - Reading 1:0
    06.04.2026 Reading - Lincoln City 1:2
    Latest results of Blackpool
    English League One Table
    Main
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Lincoln ✔ 463110589:4148103
    2Cardiff ✔ 462710990:504091
    3Stockport County4622111371:581377
    4Bradford City4622111358:51777
    5Bolton ✔ 461918970:521875
    6Stevenage4621121349:46375
    7Luton4621111468:561274
    8Plymouth462271775:631273
    9Huddersfield4618131574:641067
    10Mansfield4616171362:501265
    11Wycombe4617121769:581163
    12Reading4616151564:60463
    13Blackpool461792054:65-1160
    14Doncaster461792050:69-1960
    15Barnsley4615141768:73-559
    16Wigan4614141849:58-956
    17Burton4613151850:60-1054
    18Peterborough461582364:68-453
    19AFC Wimbledon461582351:72-2153
    20Leyton Orient4614102259:71-1252
    21Exeter4612132152:61-949
    22Port Vale ✔ 4610122436:61-2542
    23Rotherham ✔ 4610112541:71-3041
    24Northampton ✔ 46982939:74-3535

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