Blackpool FC player ratings: One 10, one nine, and three eights in the impressive victory over Reading- in pictures

Blackpool returned to winning ways with a victory over Reading at Bloomfield Road.

Jordan Rhodes was on hand with a hat-trick in the 4-1 win, while Kylian Kouassi marked his first league appearance for the Seasiders with a goal.

Neil Critchley’s side were much-improved from their defeat to Wycombe Wanderers last Saturday.

Rhodes’ first of the afternoon came from the penalty spot in the 20th minute.

Kouassi did well to hold the ball up in midfield, before releasing CJ Hamilton down the right side.

As the wing-back sprinted his way into the box, he was tripped, with the referee pointing straight to the spot.

The Seasiders number 16 made no mistake in slotting past David Button.

Kouassi added his name to the scoresheet ahead of the half hour mark, with a powerful header past the Royals keeper.

Rhodes’ second came shortly after, with the striker slotting the ball into the bottom corner.

Following the restart, the 33-year-old completed his hat-trick and took his personal tally up to four goals in two appearances at Bloomfield Road this season.

With just over 10 minutes remaining, the visitors claimed a consolation, with Sam Hutchinson finishing past Grimshaw.

Here’s how the Seasiders performed: