Reading beat Blackpool 3-1 in League One despite having only 33% possession. Blackpool controlled the ball but Reading were far more clinical, creating eight big chances to none. Jordan Williams was booked in the 16th minute.
George Earthy put Reading ahead after 12 minutes, and Kyreece Lisbie doubled the lead in the 49th. Leighton Clarkson pulled one back for Blackpool in the 80th minute, but Jacob Brown sealed the win in the 90th.
The stats underline Reading's edge in front of goal: they posted an expected goals figure of 3.50 to Blackpool's 0.51 and had 19 shots, with six on target. Blackpool made 477 accurate passes to Reading's 195, yet Reading's efficiency told. Reading's goalkeeper made no saves, while Blackpool's made three.
