Preview: Blackpool vs. Reading

Two unbeaten sides clash in the Championship this weekend as third-placed Blackpool play host to Reading.

The hosts, one of five teams on seven points ahead of the game, drew 1-1 with Middlesbrough in their last league outing.

Reading are just two points behind their opponents in eighth place, also drawing their last fixture, a 3-3 tie with Watford.

Michael Chopra, Nathan Delfouneso, Ricardo Fuller and Bobby Grant could be in contention for a return for Blackpool after featuring in a behind-closed-doors fixture in midweek.

Meanwhile, Reading's Jimmy Kebe may be in line for a recall after returning to full training following a spell on the sidelines.

Recent form

Blackpool: WLWD

Reading: WDD

Possible lineups

Blackpool: Gilks, Broadfoot, MacKenzie, Cathcart, Robinson, Basham, Ferguson, Osbourne, Ince, Davies, Chopra

Reading: McCarthy; Gunter, Bridge, Morrison, Pearce; Guthrie, Karacan, McCleary, McAnuff, Drenthe, Blackman

Sports Mole says: 1-1