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10/08/2027, Madejski Stadium, Reading, England
EFL Cup, Round 1

Reading Vs Blackpool

Reading play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Mattox (GK) , C Christopoulos (CB) , H Gusau (CB) , K Flanagan (CB) , J McCardell (RB) , S Tighe (LB) , P Yarwood (CDM) , R Gauld (CAM) , N Farrell (RM) , B Carrie (LM) , P Miller (ST) And the subs are: G Harrison (CB) , P Yourcenar (CB) , C Flanagan (CM) , S Purves (CM) , M Callahan (ST)

Blackpool play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Cody (GK) , M Aradeon (CB) , G Vaill (CB) , L Connolly (CB) , A Lewis (RB) , G Ryan (LB) , D MacDougal (CDM) , B Farrell (CAM) , M Smylie (RM) , B Profit (LM) , D Weale (ST) And the subs are: S Mulloy (CB) , M Kilpatrick (CB) , T Stilley (CM) , J Ionesco (CM) , J Duarte (ST)

Welcome to Madejski Stadium in Reading, England where Reading will face Blackpool.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 14766.

1' - Reading kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Stuart Tighe speeds past Barry Farrell.  

9' - Stuart Tighe tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

14' - Stuart Tighe slides the ball to Robert Gauld.  Robert Gauld runs with the ball, beating Gus Vaill.  

15' - Robert Gauld curls in a cross, but Gus Vaill intercepts and takes possession.  

17' - Matt Smylie sees Barry Farrell making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Barry Farrell has strayed offside!  

20' - Robert Gauld tries to unleash a long range shot...and its in! It's a good goal from Robert Gauld for Reading!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

20' - Blackpool kick the ball off for the restart.  

25' - Matt Smylie passes to Lee Connolly.  Lee Connolly spots a run from Barry Farrell.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Barry Farrell has strayed offside!  

29' - Lee Connolly finds Barry Farrell with a long ball.  Barry Farrell speeds past Paul Yarwood.  

30' - Barry Farrell curves the ball into the box, but Kieran Flanagan intercepts and takes possession.  

33' - Kieran Flanagan passes a long ball to Henry Gusau.  Henry Gusau plays the ball to Paul Yarwood.  Paul Yarwood looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

36' - Daniel MacDougal speeds past John McCardell.  

36' - Daniel MacDougal spots a run from Danny Weale.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Danny Weale has strayed offside!  

39' - Daniel MacDougal sees a run from Bart Profit.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Bart Profit takes the ball.  Bart Profit reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Danny Weale overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Connor Christopoulos successfully tackles Danny Weale and takes the ball.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Blackpool kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

50' - Paul Miller sees a run from Nathan Farrell.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Nathan Farrell is able to take the ball.  Nathan Farrell looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but John Cody manages to stop the shot!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Paul Yarwood will come off.  Charles Flanagan is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Henry Gusau is going to be taken off.  Paul Yourcenar is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gus Vaill is going to be taken off.  Scott Mulloy joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Connor Christopoulos will come off.  Gavin Harrison joins the game from the bench.  

54' - Daniel MacDougal sees Danny Weale making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Danny Weale is caught offside!  

56' - Blackpool try to launch a quick counter attack.  Charles Flanagan dispossesses Gareth Ryan and the ball goes loose.  Brett Carrie uses his pace to beat Lee Connolly.  

57' - Brett Carrie spots a run from Paul Miller.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Paul Miller is able to control the ball.  Paul Miller attempts a shot towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

59' - John Cody chips a long ball to Lee Connolly.  Lee Connolly slides the ball to Matt Smylie.  Matt Smylie tries to beat Paul Yourcenar using his ball skills and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

60' - Matt Smylie attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but Dominic Mattox deflects the shot out of play.  That will be a corner for  Blackpool.  Matt Smylie will take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box, but Charles Flanagan intercepts the ball.  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Danny Weale is going to be taken off.  Jose Duarte is brought on from the bench.  

66' - With a turn of pace, Barry Farrell beats Nathan Farrell.  

67' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Lee Connolly is going to be taken off.  Michael Kilpatrick is brought on from the bench.  

78' - Jose Duarte hits the ball from outside the area towards goal...but Dominic Mattox deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Blackpool.  Matt Smylie gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

83' - Barry Farrell plays a short pass to Matt Smylie.  Matt Smylie sees a run from Bart Profit.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Bart Profit takes the ball.  Bart Profit strikes the ball towards goal...and Bart Profit scores!  Its a goal for Blackpool!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

83' - Reading kick the ball off for the restart.  

91' - Gavin Harrison finds Paul Yourcenar with a short pass.  Paul Yourcenar slides the ball to Stuart Tighe.  Stuart Tighe finds Paul Yourcenar with a short pass.  Paul Yourcenar passes to Stuart Tighe.  Stuart Tighe takes a shot from outside the area...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Brett Carrie gets to the ball first...Brett Carrie looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

92' - Reading kick the ball off for the restart.  

98' - Bart Profit attempts to outskill Kieran Flanagan.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Bart Profit runs with the ball!  

99' - Bart Profit attempts to beat Gavin Harrison using his skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Bart Profit who takes the ball forward!  

102' - Kieran Flanagan successfully tackles Bart Profit and the ball goes loose.  Charles Flanagan passes a long ball to Stuart Tighe.  With a turn of pace, Stuart Tighe beats Barry Farrell.  

103' - Stuart Tighe shoots from distance, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Stuart Tighe for Reading!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

104' - Blackpool kick the ball off for the restart.  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - Blackpool kick the ball off for the restart.  

113' - Matt Smylie uses his pace to beat Nathan Farrell.  

114' - Matt Smylie sees Barry Farrell making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Barry Farrell runs on to the ball.  Barry Farrell attempts the cutback, but Kieran Flanagan intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

118' - Kieran Flanagan plays a long ball to Paul Yourcenar.  Paul Yourcenar spots a run from Paul Miller.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Paul Miller is caught offside!  

120' - Jose Duarte finds Daniel MacDougal with a long pass.  Daniel MacDougal sees a run from Barry Farrell.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 



The match has ended Reading 2 - 1 Blackpool.