Reading vs Blackpool
Madejski StadiumBen Speedie
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Reading vs Blackpool match report
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In League One matchweek 46, Reading beat Blackpool 3-2. The match was played at Madejski Stadium.
Reading came from behind to win.
The last 10 meetings between the sides averaged 3.7 goals per game. The sides last met on 23 September 2023; the match ended Blackpool 4-1 Reading. Before that they met on 25 February 2023, with the match ending Reading 3-1 Blackpool.
Blackpool had 53% of the ball and took 10 shots, but Reading were sharper on target, leading 6-5. Corners went to Reading, 6-2.
Reading were without Derrick Williams (rest), Will Keane (rest), Andy Yiadom (rest), Ben Elliott (rest), Kamari Doyle (rest), and Sean Patton (rest) through suspension. Blackpool were without Michael Ihiekwe (rest) and Fraser Horsfall (red card suspension) through suspension.
Match Events
- Yellow cardJayden WarehamFoul
- Goal32
- Full-time: 3-2
- +0 minutes added
- Substitution
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- Goal31Femi AzeezSam Smith
- Goal21Harvey KnibbsManadi Camara
- Substitution
- Goal11Sam SmithFemi Azeez
- Half-time: 1-1
- +0 minutes added
- Goal01Karamoko DembéléKyle Joseph
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Match information
- Tournament
- League One, 46. Round
- Kick-off
Referee
Ben SpeedieEngland187 matches
Yellow cards3.1/ match
Below averageRed cards0.1/ match
Below average- Capacity:
- 24,161
- Weather:
- 10°C
- Humidity:
- 79%
Team matches
| Rank | Team | P | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Lincoln City | 46 | +25 | 74 |
| 8 | Blackpool | 46 | +17 | 73 |
| 9 | Stevenage Borough | 46 | +11 | 71 |
| 14 | Northampton Town | 46 | -9 | 60 |
| 15 | Reading | 46 | -2 | 59 |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | 46 | -16 | 57 |
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Lineups
The confirmed starting lineups list Reading in a 4-2-3-1 formation and Blackpool in a 3-5-2 formation.
The announced starting eleven for Reading: Joel Pereira, Clinton Mola, Amadou Salif Mbengue, Tyler Bindon, Jeriel Dorsett, Ben Elliott, Lewis Wing, Femi Azeez, Harvey Knibbs, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, and Sam Smith.
The announced starting eleven for Blackpool: Daniel Grimshaw, Matthew Pennington, Marvin Ekpiteta, James Husband, CJ Hamilton, Karamoko Dembélé, George Byers, Sonny Carey, Hayden Coulson, Kyle Joseph, and Jake Beesley.
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Related pages: Reading, Blackpool, League One, Reading vs Blackpool: head-to-head, Live football scores
What was the score in Reading vs Blackpool?
The match finished Reading 3-2 Blackpool.
Who scored in Reading vs Blackpool?
For Reading: Sam Smith 47′, Harvey Knibbs 68′, Femi Azeez 71′. For Blackpool: Karamoko Dembélé 4′, Jordan Gabriel 92′.
When was Reading vs Blackpool played?
Saturday, 27 April 2024 at 12:30 PM UK time.
Where was Reading vs Blackpool played?
Madejski Stadium, Reading. The stadium holds 24,161.
Who refereed Reading vs Blackpool?
Ben Speedie refereed the match.
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