Kylian Kouassi was also on the scoresheet on his first start for the Seasiders, as Neil Critchley’s side bounced back from last week’s defeat to Wycombe Wanderers.
A late goal from Sam Hutchinson was nothing more than a consolation for the Royals, with the Tangerines well and truly in control throughout.
Here are some of the standout stats from the game (Courtesy of SofaScore):
1. Possession
The Seasiders only had 41 percent of possession. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
2. Shots
Blackpool had 17 shots, with six on target, five off and six blocked. Meanwhile, Reading had five, with four on target. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
3. Big chances
The Seasiders had five big chances, compared to Reading's one. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
4. Shooting positions
Blackpool had 14 shots inside the box, while the Royals had three. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
5. Saves
Dan Grimshaw made four saves, while David Button made two. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
6. Passes
Reading made 565 passes (76 percent accurate), while Blackpool made 379 (68 percent accurate). Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker