Blackpool FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Reading FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Feb | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Feb | AFC Bournemouth | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Feb | Bristol City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Feb | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Feb | Preston North End FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Feb | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Feb | Coventry City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | Bristol City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
82%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Bloomfield Road will turn into a battlefield for Blackpool FC and Reading FC.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackpool FC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 17' Reading FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Lucas Joao on 17.
- 22' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 27' What composure from Marvin Ekpiteta! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 32' The 34-year-old Andy Yiadom has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 37' Reading FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Reading FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 47' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 52' Reading FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 57' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' Sensational shot from Gary Madine. Blackpool FC is back in the lead.
- 66' A quiet spell here at Bloomfield Road. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 71' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 76' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 76 minutes.
- 77' Blackpool FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 78' Yakou Meite is replacing Tom Dele-Bashiru for the Reading FC side.
- 79' Another change for Reading FC made on 79 minute. Junior Hoilett leaves to be changed by Ovie Ejaria.
- 80' The Blackpool FC bench stirs into life. Jordan Gabriel is withdrawn and Reece James gets his opportunity.
- 83' Another substitution for Blackpool FC to replace Jerry Yates by Shayne Lavery on 83 minute.
- 86' Shayne Lavery has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 86 minutes.
- 89' The whistle greets Gary Madine as he departs to be replaced by Jake Beesley.
- 90' GOAL! Josh Bowler fires home to make it 4-1!
- It finishes all square. Blackpool FC and Reading FC share the spoils 4-1.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 12
-
14
Gary Madine ↓ Jake Beesley 89'
- 34
- 6
-
9
Jerry Yates ↓ Shayne Lavery 83'
- 35
- 22
- 32
- 11
-
4
Jordan Gabriel ↓ Reece James 80'
Bench
- 13
-
5
Reece James ↑ 80'
- 2
- 7
-
19
Shayne Lavery ↑ 83'
-
28
Jake Beesley ↑ 89'
- 20
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 8
- 17
- 15
- 9
-
23
Junior Hoilett ↓ Ovie Ejaria 79'
- 4
- 18
- 22
- 5
-
19
Tom Dele-Bashiru ↓ Yakou Meite 78'
Bench
-
11
Yakou Meite ↑ 78'
- 33
- 7
-
14
Ovie Ejaria ↑ 79'
- 24
- 12
- 49
Coach
Paul Ince
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sonny Carey | 4 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 3 |
| Tom Ince | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
| Callum Connolly | 2 |
| Scott Dann | 2 |
| Albie Morgan | 1 |
| Tom Dele-Bashiru | 1 |
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.17
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Reading FC
43%
Blackpool FC or Reading FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
6.7%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.2%
4 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 17% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 21% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.