The Seasiders have enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, picking seven points from their opening four games.
Their first defeat of the season came away to Barnsley on Wednesday night, with the Tykes picking up a 2-1 win at Oakwell.
Ian Evatt’s side do have positives to reflect on from South Yorkshire, and were ultimately undone by some poor moments in both boxes and what appeared to be a handball in the build-up to the Tykes’ winner.
Blackpool will be looking to bounce back at the Select Car Leasing Stadium against a Reading side who are fresh from a 5-0 victory over Mansfield Town.
There are two fresh injury blows for the Seasiders, with CJ Hamilton ruled out for 10-12 weeks due to a significant knee problem, while George Honeyman won’t be available until the other side of the international break after suffering a calf issue.
Here’s our predicted XI and bench:
7. Albie Morgan
Albie Morgan will be looking for an injury-free campaign in order to reach his full potential for Blackpool. Photo: Gareth Evans
8. Leighton Clarkson
Leighton Clarkson could come into the Blackpool XI. Photo: Gareth Evans
9. Finley Munroe
Finley Munroe hasn't been able to shine on his Blackpool starts yet, but the important thing has been to build up his game time following a disrupted pre-season. Photo: Gareth Evans
10. Tom Bloxham
Tom Bloxham has earned a lot of plaudits during the early stages of the campaign. Photo: Gareth Evans
11. Dion Charles
Dion Charles has enjoyed a good couple of games for the Seasiders in the past week. Photo: Gareth Evans
12. SUB: Luke Southwood
Luke Southwood joined Blackpool last month as an understudy to Bailey Peacock-Farrell. Photo: Gareth Evans