Blackpool were defeated 3-1 by Reading at the Select Cars Leasing Stadium.

Blackpool couldn’t bounce back from their first defeat of the season as they suffered a 3-1 loss away to Reading.

After assisting George Earthy for the Royals’ opener, Kyreece Lisbie bagged one of his own after the break to double the lead at the Select Cars Leasing Stadium.

Leighton Clarkson did pull one back for the Seasiders, but that was followed by the Berkshire outfit’s third through substitute Jacob Brown.

On the back of a bright start to the season, it was a flat display for long periods from Ian Evatt’s side - who weren’t dented by the same level of controversy as their midweek trip to Barnsley on this occasion.

The Royals opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Space opened up down the left for Lisbie - who slipped a ball to the back post for Earthy to tap home uncontested.

Either side of the goal, the opening exchanges had offered a couple of chances to Jack Marriott, with one attempt blocked by Josh Earl and another saved by the in-form Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

There was also a chance for Earthy to bag another, but could only direct a header over the crossbar after another dangerous cross by Lisbie.

In the first half, Blackpool were limited in what they could do. Their best opportunity came after a clever flick from Jerry Yates into the path of Dion Charles - who was quickly closed down by the Reading defence to contain the shot.

There was a massive let off for Karoy Anderson at the beginning of the second half, with the midfielder playing a weak blind pass right to Marriott.

Fortunately for the captain on the day, the Reading man dragged his shot well wide of the target as he looked to catch Peacock-Farrell off his line.

Unfortunately for the Seasiders keeper, his blushes wouldn’t be spared for an error shortly after.

A shot from Marriott was straight at the Northern Ireland international, but he spilled the ball and gifted Lisbie a tap-in from close-range.

After creating very little, the visitors registered a goal heading into the final 10 minutes.

Impact sub Tom Bloxham pulled a ball back for Leighton Clarkson, with the midfielder smashing past Joel Pereira.

After having a goal disallowed for offside in stoppage time, Reading were able to re-extend their lead.

With Evatt’s side open at the back, Daniel Kyerewaa laid the ball off to Brown for an easy finish.

Blackpool FC: Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Jordan Williams, Olly Casey, Josh Earl, Josh Bowler, Karoy Anderson, Albie Morgan (67’), Leighton Clarkson, Finey Munroe (59’), Jerry Yates, Dion Charles (59’).

Substitutes: Luke Southwood, Andy Lyons, Zac Ashworth, Jordan Brown (67’), Tom Bloxham (59’), Ilmari Niskanen (59’), Oli Hunter.