Match report

Reading Defeats Blackpool 3-0 in League One Clash

Blackpool
Blackpool
0–3
FT
Reading
Reading
Nov 29, 2025

Reading stunned Blackpool with a clean sweep of three goals to nil, showcasing strong form and tactical precision. Kami Doyle's early goal set the tone before Lyle Wing capitalized on a penalty and Rhys Williams added a late insurance goal for Reading.

Key Facts

  • • Reading secured victory with three goals from Kami Doyle, Lyle Wing (penalty), and Rhys Williams.
  • • Oliver Casey of Blackpool was shown a yellow card in the 27th minute for a foul.
  • • Blackpool made multiple substitutions to try and turn the game around but Reading maintained their lead.

Lineups

Blackpool

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 20 M. Ihiekwe (D)
  • 5 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 4 O. Casey (D)
  • 7 L. Evans (M)
  • 2 A. Lyons (M)
  • 10 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 6 J. Brown (M)
  • 15 H. Coulson (M)
  • 11 A. Fletcher (F)
  • 14 T. Bloxham (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 F. Ravizzoli
  • 3 J. Husband
  • 22 C. Hamilton
  • 23 S. Banks
  • 26 Z. Ashworth
  • 29 E. Hansson
  • 41 T. Bondo

Reading

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pereira (G)
  • 2 K. Abrefa (D)
  • 15 P. O'Connor (D)
  • 33 D. Williams (D)
  • 3 J. R. Dorsett A. (D)
  • 10 L. Wing (M)
  • 8 C. Savage (M)
  • 21 R. Williams (M)
  • 29 K. Doyle (M)
  • 11 D. Kyerewaa (M)
  • 9 K. Ehibhatiomhan (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Stevens
  • 12 F. Burns
  • 17 A. Yiadom
  • 18 A. Rinomhota
  • 19 A. Garcia
  • 28 M. Camara
  • 57 S. Patton

Timeline

  1. Blackpool
    27' Blackpool Card · Yellow Card
    Oliver Casey

    Foul

  2. Reading
    28' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    Kami Doyle · Assist: Daniel Kyerewaa
  3. Blackpool
    58' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Evans · On: E. Hansson
  4. Blackpool
    65' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Lyons · On: C. Hamilton
  5. Reading
    69' Reading Goal · Penalty
    L. Wing
  6. Reading
    70' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. R. Dorsett A. · On: A. Yiadom
  7. Blackpool
    81' Blackpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Michael Ihiekwe · On: S. Banks
  8. Reading
    81' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Williams
  9. Reading
    86' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kami Doyle · On: A. Rinomhota
  10. Reading
    90'+1 Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Ehibhatiomhan · On: S. Patton
  11. Reading
    90' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Williams · On: Andre Garcia

Match Stats

Stat Blackpool Reading
Fouls 9 14
Pass Accuracy 79% 61%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 15
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 490 282
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 1.11 3.98
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 385 171
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Reading took an early lead when Kami Doyle scored from Daniel Kyerewaa's assist in the 28th minute, setting a strong tone.
  • ▸ Lyle Wing's penalty goal in the 69th minute solidified Reading’s control over the match and dampened Blackpool’s chances of recovery.