Reading vs Blackpool kicks off 2 May 2026 at 14:00. English Football League One fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Blackpool vs Reading Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/02
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lincoln City
|
53 | 32 | 13 | 8 | +45 | 109 | W W W D W |
| 2 |
Stockport County
|
54 | 27 | 13 | 14 | +18 | 94 | W D W D L |
| 3 |
Cardiff City
|
44 | 26 | 10 | 8 | +37 | 88 | D W D W W |
| 4 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
53 | 21 | 19 | 13 | +12 | 82 | W D L W D |
| 5 |
Stevenage Borough
|
53 | 22 | 13 | 18 | -3 | 79 | W W L D W |
| 6 |
Reading
|
53 | 21 | 15 | 17 | +10 | 78 | W D L L L |
| 7 |
Leyton Orient
|
56 | 22 | 11 | 23 | 0 | 77 | D L L D L |
| 8 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
55 | 20 | 14 | 21 | +7 | 74 | W L L D L |
| 9 |
Bradford City
|
44 | 21 | 10 | 13 | +6 | 73 | W W L D D |
| 10 |
Blackpool
|
53 | 20 | 10 | 23 | -6 | 70 | W W L W W |
| 11 |
Wigan Athletic
|
54 | 16 | 21 | 17 | -6 | 69 | D W W W D |
| 12 |
Luton Town
|
44 | 19 | 11 | 14 | +10 | 68 | W W W D W |
| 13 |
Mansfield Town
|
52 | 17 | 17 | 18 | +3 | 68 | D L D D W |
| 14 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
44 | 20 | 7 | 17 | +10 | 67 | L W D W D |
| 15 |
Huddersfield Town
|
53 | 18 | 13 | 22 | -6 | 67 | D W D D D |
| 16 |
Barnsley
|
52 | 16 | 17 | 19 | -5 | 65 | L W D D L |
| 17 |
Burton
|
53 | 16 | 15 | 22 | -12 | 63 | L D D W D |
| 18 |
Peterborough United
|
53 | 17 | 10 | 26 | -6 | 61 | L D L L D |
| 19 |
Exeter City
|
54 | 15 | 15 | 24 | -13 | 60 | D L W D D |
| 20 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | -21 | 56 | L L W W L |
| 21 |
Rotherham United
|
53 | 14 | 12 | 27 | -31 | 54 | L L L W L |
| 22 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
44 | 14 | 8 | 22 | -18 | 50 | L L L L L |
| 23 |
Northampton Town
|
52 | 11 | 11 | 30 | -30 | 44 | L L L L L |
| 24 |
Port Vale
|
43 | 9 | 12 | 22 | -23 | 39 | W D W D L |
| 25 |
Birmingham City
|
10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | +18 | 28 | W W W W W |
| 26 |
Charlton Athletic
|
12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | +9 | 26 | L W D W W |
| 27 |
Wrexham
|
9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | +12 | 21 | D D W W W |
| 28 |
Crawley Town
|
9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +6 | 16 | L D W W W |
| 29 |
Cambridge United
|
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 9 | L W L L L |
| 30 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 5 | D L L W L |
| 31 |
Bristol Rovers
|
9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | -11 | 1 | L D L L L |
Match preview
Reading host Blackpool in the English Football League One on Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 14:00. The match is scheduled at Madejski Stadium, Reading. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Reading sit 6th in the English Football League One table with 78 points from 53 matches (21W · 15D · 17L). Blackpool are 10th with 70 points from 53 matches (20W · 10D · 23L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the English Football League One hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 21 times on record. Reading have won 9, Blackpool have won 9 and 3 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Reading vs Blackpool kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
Alongside the headline score, SportScore tracks the live metrics that actually decide football matches:
- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Reading vs Blackpool — frequently asked
When is Reading vs Blackpool played?
Kick-off is in the English Football League One.
Where is Reading vs Blackpool played?
At Madejski Stadium in Reading, England (capacity 24161).
Has Reading vs Blackpool started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 14:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Reading vs Blackpool live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Reading vs Blackpool part of?
The English Football League One in England. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the English Football League One
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the English Football League One hub, or jump to the full England football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Reading and Blackpool for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.