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Reading vs Blackpool: result and report
It ended all square at 2-2 when Reading hosted Blackpool on Saturday 4 January 2020. Blackpool went in 1-0 ahead at half-time, but Reading fought back to draw level.
Reading and Blackpool have met 18 times since March 2012: Reading have won eight, Blackpool have taken eight and two were drawn. Our Reading vs Blackpool prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Form & key stats
Per game
Reading at home vs Blackpool away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +41Reading
- Venue edge
- +96Reading
| ReadingHome | Rating | BlackpoolAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,555 | Overall | 1,514 |
| 1,557 | Match venue | 1,461 |
| 1,557 | At home | 1,535 |
| 1,491 | Away | 1,461 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,521 | Attack | 1,481 |
| 1,550 | Defence | 1,534 |
| 1,562 | Home attack | 1,503 |
| 1,456 | Away attack | 1,451 |
| 1,549 | Home defence | 1,534 |
| 1,513 | Away defence | 1,510 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,523 | Goal environment | 1,493 |
| 1,527 | Home goals | 1,502 |
| 1,497 | Away goals | 1,492 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,519 | Close games | 1,490 |
| 1,577 | Winning margin | 1,529 |
Match venue compares Reading at home with Blackpool away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.