Here's how Pool's players rated:
7. Callum Guy - 5/10
Far too wasteful in possession of the ball and the accuracy of his passing was not up to the usual standard.
8. Matty Virtue - 5/10
Came close to equalising at the start of the second half but often overrun in the middle of the park.
9. Liam Feeney - 6/10
When Pool did threaten it usually came via Feeney, who at least asked questions and attempted to probe.
10. Nathan Delfouneso - 5/10
Had a couple of half chances but otherwise quiet in a system that doesnt get the best out of him.
11. Armand Gnanduillet - 5/10
Squandered two or three presentable opportunities to score and gave the ball away for Readings second.
12. SUB: Grant Ward - 6/10
For Virtue, 60'
Looks rusty and short on match fitness but kept at it and looked to attack his marker whenever in possession.