Reading vs Blackpool: 2025/26 Match Preview

Last time out I provided four players that I think have been our best performers this term. So here is my final say. In third place for it’s **Kamari Doyle**. He has had a massive impact, not only with goal contributions, but also his actions off the ball are what impress me the most. Without him in the team we play completely differently – less attacking. In second is **Jack Marriott**. I can’t believe I forgot to mention him last time out. 16 goals and three assists, he has been quality. He has been injured for far too long; with him we would’ve been challenging a little bit more. In first place: captain fantastic **Lewis Wing**. He’s provided 11 goals and 11 assists and has been incredible. Without him we are nothing. At the start of the season I slated him a little bit, saying we are better without him in the side, but once again he proved me wrong. Congratulations to Wing for winning my player of the season. However, vote Tivonge Rushesha.

**Thank you**

I just want to take a minute to thank those who read these previews. It has been a season of ups and downs: starting off, early in the season, we were concerned about relegation due to poor form. Then we saw a change of manager, had a bounce and ended up in a playoff charge. Then we went to… well, I’m not going to say that but it now comes to the final game. 46 league previews, not many cup ones this year but hopefully we can have more of a charge next season in what will one of the most difficult League One campaigns of all time. Thank you to Sim and *The Tilehurst End* for allowing me to continue writing the previews and I hope everyone has a good summer!

**My lineup**

I’m going for a full rotation. Tom Norcott in goal. Abrefa, Paudie O’Connor, Michael Stickland and Jeriel Dorsett as the defence. Liam Fraser, Luke Howard and Rushesha as the midfield. Emmanuel Osho, Patton and Daniel Kyerewaa as the attack. **Score prediction: 2-0 Royals!** Good luck to those going to the final game of the season. *Come on you Royals!*