Reading FC vs Blackpool FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Blackpool FC — Championship at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Feb | Watford FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Reading FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Feb | Stoke City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Feb | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Reading FC have kicked off against Blackpool FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 12' A goal from the England international Tom Ince! He fires home on 12 to make it 1-0!
- 17' The 24-year-old Amadou Salif Mbengue has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 21' The whistle greets Shayne Lavery as he departs to be replaced by Ian Carlo Poveda.
- 26' Curtis Nelson, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 31' Blackpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 379 games and scored 433 goals.
- 41' It looks surprising Reading FC does not make any changes. Tyrese Fornah has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Amadou Salif Mbengue argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 62' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Reading FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 64' Reading FC ring the changes. Junior Hoilett has done his job and it is now time for Femi Azeez to step up.
- 69' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 70' Brilliant from the ! Andy Carroll makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 70.
- 72' The deadlock is broken! Tom Ince gets on the scoresheet on 72 minutes.
- 77' The home supporters are growing impatient. Reading FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 80' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Gary Madine departs to be replaced by Morgan Rogers.
- 81' Yakou Meite makes way for Shane Long at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 82' Another change for Reading FC made on 82 minute. Amadou Salif Mbengue leaves to be changed by Nelson Abbey.
- 87' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 90' Tyrese Fornah is replacing Tom Ince for the Reading FC side.
- Another three points for Reading FC.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Yakou Meite ↓ Shane Long 81'
- 6
- 8
-
10
Tom Ince ↓ Tyrese Fornah 90'
- 2
-
23
Junior Hoilett ↓ Femi Azeez 64'
- 1
- 24
- 5
- 27
-
20
Cesare Casadei ↓ Loum Ndiaye 80'
Bench
-
7
Shane Long ↑ 81'
- 21
-
22
Loum Ndiaye ↑ 80'
- 18
-
19
Tyrese Fornah ↑ 90'
-
32
Nelson Abbey ↑ 82'
-
15
Femi Azeez ↑ 64'
Coach
Paul Ince
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Gary Madine ↓ Morgan Rogers 80'
- 1
- 34
- 3
- 2
- 31
- 29
- 19
- 11
- 24
- 16
Bench
-
25
Morgan Rogers ↑ 80'
- 12
- 22
- 32
-
26
Ian Carlo Poveda ↑ 21'
- 4
- 28
Coach
Mick McCarthy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sonny Carey | 4 |
| Jordan Rhodes | 3 |
| Callum Connolly | 2 |
| Scott Dann | 2 |
| Tom Ince | 2 |
| Jerry Yates | 2 |
| Kylian Kouassi | 1 |
| Lucas Joao | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.67
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Blackpool FC
54%
Reading FC or Blackpool FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 0
7.2%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.