Reading’s awful road record continued against Blackpool, as they were defeated 4-1 thanks to a hat-trick from seasoned forward Jordan Rhodes.

The 16th consecutive league away match without victory, it came just four days after a 9-0 win at Exeter City in the EFL Trophy.

In an even opening to proceedings, it was Reading who had the first major opening of the exchange as Tyler Bindon found Dom

Ballard with a long ball. Bringing it down well, the Southampton loanee could only find the arms of keeper Daniel Grimshaw. The

game all changed on the 20-minute mark, as CJ Hamilton was brought down recklessly by Sam Hutchinson. Rhodes stepped up and

converted, only narrowly however as David Button got a hand to it. From the moment the ball hit the net, the Tangerines were in

control and almost scored at will.

Seven minutes later a deep corner was recycled and Kousassi was on hand to head past Button at the back post. It was only four

minutes until the net rippled once again, Rhodes grabbing his brace after a mix-up between Bindon and Clinton Mola. Three down

with only 30 minutes gone, the game was over, but it did not stop Reading moving forward. Pushing for a goal, it was the hosts who

remained the most dangerous and both Kouassi and Matty Virtue came close to adding fourth goals.