Reading cruise to victory over Blackpool

The Royals went in front in the 12th minute through midfielder George Earthy and were well worth their half-time lead.

Kyreece Lisbie doubled the home advantage four minutes into the second half and though Leighton Clarkson reduced the deficit near the end, Jacob Brown struck in the fourth minute of stoppage time to seal the win.

Reading had secured their first league win of the season on Wednesday, with a 5-0 mauling of Mansfield, and they continued in the same vein.

Lisbie escaped along the right flank and provided a perfect low cross for Earthy to tap in for his second goal in as many games.

Blackpool offered little going forward during the first half and keeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell had to save superbly from Jack Marriott’s fierce angled shot.

Marriott wasted two decent chance to make it 2-0 shortly after the interval but, at the third time of asking, he created the second goal.

Bailey-Peacock spilled his firmly-struck drive and Lisbie dashed in to tuck home the rebound.

The Tangerines at last began to pose a threat towards the end and were rewarded when Clarkson rifled high into the home net after a cross from Tom Bloxham.

But Reading responded with a quick break in stoppage time, Brown slotting in from close range.