Match Analysis: Blackpool vs Reading
Blackpool vs Reading ended 1-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Blackpool beat Reading 1-0.
Goals: C. Connolly (Blackpool, 9').
Blackpool had 48% possession to Reading's 52%, with 10.00 shots to 12.00.
C. Connolly (Blackpool) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
C. ConnollyNormal Goal
BlackpoolOut: M. Virtue-ThickIn: K. Dougall
BlackpoolOut: G. MadineIn: S. Lavery
BlackpoolKenneth DougallYellow Card
BlackpoolOut: S. CareyIn: T. Corbeanu
BlackpoolOut: D. ThompsonIn: J. Thorniley
BlackpoolOut: J. YatesIn: C. Hamilton
BlackpoolOut: O. EjariaIn: S. Long
ReadingTEAM DATA
Match statistics
BlackpoolStatistic
Reading
48%
Possession
52%
10
Total Shots
12
5
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Blocked Shots
4
7
Shots Inside Box
11
3
Shots Outside Box
1
3
Corners
10
0
Offsides
1
12
Fouls
7
1
Yellow Cards
0
393
Total Passes
422
304
Accurate Passes
321
3
Goalkeeper Saves
4
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Blackpool
Formation 4-3-3 · Coach: M. Appleton
Starting XI
- 2C. ConnollyD
- 8L. FioriniM
- 9J. YatesF
- 11J. BowlerF
- 14G. MadineF
- 15R. WilliamsD
- 16S. CareyM
- 17M. Virtue-ThickM
- 21M. EkpitetaD
- 23D. ThompsonD
- 32D. GrimshawG
Substitutes (7)
- 12K. DougallM
- 13S. MooreG
- 19S. LaveryF
- 22C. HamiltonM
- 25T. CorbeanuF
- 30B. LubalaF
- 34J. ThornileyD
Reading
Formation 5-4-1 · Coach: P. Ince
Starting XI
- 1J. LumleyG
- 3T. HolmesD
- 5T. McintyreD
- 8J. HendrickM
- 10T. InceM
- 11Y. MeïtéF
- 14O. EjariaM
- 17A. YiadomD
- 18N. Guinness-WalkerD
- 19T. FornahM
- 23J. HoilettD
Substitutes (7)
- 7S. LongF
- 21D. BouzanisG
- 30K. AbrefaD
- 33Jahmari ClarkeF
- 35K. Ehibhatiomhan
- 37K. LeavyM
- 40R. ScottF
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Blackpool
C. Connolly
Rating 8.3 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target
2
Reading
J. Lumley
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3
Blackpool
D. Grimshaw
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
4
Blackpool
J. Bowler
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 3 SOT
5
Reading
J. Hoilett
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
6
Reading
O. Ejaria
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Blackpool vs Reading match analysis
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