The battle for the top six has heated up in the last few weeks, with just two points separating fifth place Barnsley and the Seasiders in eighth. Lincoln City and Oxford United sit in between the two, and are both one point better off than Neil Critchley’s side, along with superior goal differences.
Following last week’s 3-2 victory over the Tykes, Blackpool have won their last four games, and are unbeaten in their last five, but will need to continue that run at the Select Car Leasing Stadium if they want to extend their campaign.
Here’s our predicted starting XI and bench to take on Reading:
Here’s our predicted starting XI and bench to take on Reading: