League One · Matchday 5: Reading beat Blackpool 3-1. The match was played on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at Select Car Leasing Stadium (Reading); refereed by D. Rock.
G. Earthy 12' (Reading) · K. Lisbie 49' (Reading) · L. Clarkson 80' (Blackpool) · J. Brown 90' (Reading)
After a 1-0 first half, the game finished 3-1.
Reading held 33% of possession against 67%, attempting 19 shots to Blackpool's 8.
Shots on target read 6-1 and corners 6-3.
Substitutes: J. Stevens, C. Masterson, D. Kyerewaa, C. Savage, J. Reid, R. Williams, J. Brown
Coach: Leam Richardson
Substitutes: L. Southwood, A. Lyons, Z. Ashworth, J. Brown, O. Hunter, T. Bloxham, I. Niskanen
Coach: Ian Evatt
Kyreece Lisbie (Reading) — named player of the match with a 8.5 rating.