Here's how Pool's players rated:
7. Callum Guy - 7/10
Another strong display full of energy. A whisker away from scoring in the first half with a deflected effort.
8. Matty Virtue - 7/10
Got about the pitch very well once again and looked a threat whenever he got in and around the Reading box.
9. Liam Feeney - 5/10
Struggled to get himself in the game and was well marked. Conceded two or three frustrating free kicks.
10. Nathan Delfouneso - 7/10
Put Blackpool ahead with a poachers finish and always looked a threat, but had chances to add to his tally.
11. Armand Gnanduillet - 7/10
Took his goal superbly and held the ball up well, but will be remembered for that embarrassing penalty miss.
12. SUB: James Husband - 6/10
For Macdonald, 71'
Defended solidly whenever Reading ventured forward late on in search of a late winner to avoid a replay.