The story
Blackpool beat Reading 4-1 at Bloomfield Road in EFL Championship, matchday 35.
Blackpool's goals came from Marvin Ekpiteta (27'), Gary Madine (61'), Shayne Lavery (86') and Josh Bowler (90'); Lucas João (17') replied for Reading.
It was 1-1 at half-time. Blackpool came from behind to win.
Reading had 59% of the ball and 14 shots to Blackpool's 15.
Match stats
Key moments
- 17' Lucas João Goal · Reading 0-1 Assist: Andy Yiadom
- 27' Marvin Ekpiteta Goal · Blackpool 1-1 Assist: Kevin Stewart
- 61' Gary Madine Goal · Blackpool 2-1 Assist: Kenny Dougall
- 86' Shayne Lavery Goal · Blackpool 3-1 Assist: Kenny Dougall
- 90' Josh Bowler Goal · Blackpool 4-1 Assist: CJ Hamilton
Line-ups
Blackpool
- Daniel GrimshawGoalkeeper
- Dujon SterlingDefender
- Marvin EkpitetaDefender
- Jordan Gabrieloff 80'Defender
- Jordan ThornileyDefender
- Kenny DougallMidfielder
- Kevin StewartMidfielder
- Gary Madineoff 89'Forward
- Josh BowlerForward
- CJ HamiltonForward
- Jerry Yatesoff 83'Forward
Reading
- Luke SouthwoodGoalkeeper
- Tom McIntyreDefender
- Andy YiadomDefender
- Michael MorrisonDefender
- Danny DrinkwaterMidfielder
- Tom Dele-Bashiruoff 78'Midfielder
- Andy RinomhotaMidfielder
- John SwiftMidfielder
- Junior Hoilettoff 79'Forward
- Lucas JoãoForward
- Tom InceForward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (6)
- 17' ⚽ Lucas Joãoassist Andy Yiadom
- 27' ⚽ Marvin Ekpitetaassist Kevin Stewart
- 61' ⚽ Gary Madineassist Kenny Dougall
- 77' 🟨 Jerry Yates
- 86' ⚽ Shayne Laveryassist Kenny Dougall
- 90' ⚽ Josh Bowlerassist CJ Hamilton
Head to head
2Blackpool wins1Draws2Reading wins
