Reading vs Blackpool: match statistics
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Reading vs Blackpool: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Reading plays Blackpool in EFL League One (England). The game is scheduled for September 5, 2026. Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Recent form
Reading has 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.50 points per game. Blackpool has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.33 points per game.
Scoring records
Reading scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 2.00. Blackpool scores 2.33 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.98 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Reading's games and 67% of Blackpool's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 67%, compared with league averages of 67% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Blackpool has the higher season xG average, 1.78 to 1.55 per game. Reading takes 15.0 shots per game, while Blackpool takes 16.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Reading leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.00 goals per game after halftime. Blackpool leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Reading's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Blackpool, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.98 goals. Both teams score in 67% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
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Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Reading | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Blackpool is 366% better for: last-5 form.
0.5 pts / game - Reading · 2.33 pts / game - Blackpool
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Blackpool is 55% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Reading · 2.33 goals / game - Blackpool
Blackpool is 199% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Reading · 0.67 goals / game - Blackpool
Reading scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Blackpool scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Reading
Over / Under - Blackpool
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Reading - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Reading
Blackpool
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Reading | Liga | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 2.98 | • 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 67% | • 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 57% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 21% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 60% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 83% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Reading's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Blackpool. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Reading and Blackpool play?
Reading face Blackpool on September 5, 2026 in EFL League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Blackpool?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Reading won 1, Blackpool won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Reading vs Blackpool?
Reading score 1.50 goals per game on average and Blackpool 2.33. The EFL League One average is 2.98 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Reading's matches and 67% of Blackpool's.
What form are Reading and Blackpool in?
Over the last 5 games Reading have a 0-1-1 record (0.50 points per game) and Blackpool 2-1-0 (2.33 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Reading vs Blackpool?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Reading vs Blackpool: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.