2019–20 Reading F.C. season
Reading 2019–20 football season
| 2019–20 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | José Gomes (until 9 October)[1] Mark Bowen (from 14 October)[2] | ||
| Stadium | Madejski Stadium | ||
| Championship | 14th | ||
| FA Cup | Fifth round vs Sheffield United | ||
| EFL Cup | Third round vs Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Yakou Méïté (13) All: Yakou Méïté (17) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 16,918 vs Leeds United (26 November 2019) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 10,088 vs Wigan Athletic (26 February 2020) | ||
| Average home league attendance | 11,969 (14 July 2020) | ||
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The 2019–20 season was Reading's 149th year in existence and seventh consecutive season in the Championship,[3] and covers the period from 1 July 2019 to 22 July 2020.
Season review
Pre-season
On 14 May, Reading announced that they would be heading to Estepona on 7 July, for a two-week training camp that would feature a number of friendly matches.[4]
On 20 June, the fixture list for the 2019–20 EFL Championship season was released, with Reading opening their campaign at home to Sheffield Wednesday,[5] and a couple of hours later Reading where drawn away to Wycombe Wanderers in the first round of the EFL Cup.[6] On 28 June, Reading announced a new principal sponsorship deal with Casumo for two years.[7]
On 2 July, Nicky Shorey returned to the club, taking up the role of Academy Lead Scout,[8] and Mehmet Ali joined from Tottenham Hotspur as U23 Assistant Coach. Three days later, Liam Moore was confirmed as club captain, replacing Paul McShane who had left the club following the expiration of his contract.[9] On 22 July, John O'Shea returned to the club as First Team Coach.[10]
Transfers and contracts
On 20 June, Lewis Ward moved to Exeter City for an undisclosed fee.[11] On 27 June, Tyler Frost, Adam Liddle and Ramarni Medford-Smith all signed new professional deals until the end of the 2019–20 season, whilst Adam Desbois, Marcel Elva-Fountaine and Roberto Nditi signed their first professional contracts also until the end of the season.[12]
On 8 July, Liam Kelly moved to Feyenoord on a permanent transfer, and Darren Sidoel left the club by mutual consent.[13] On 11 July, Reading announced the season-long loan signing of João Virgínia from Everton.[14] The following day, Reading announced that Jón Daði Böðvarsson had left the club to join Millwall on a permanent transfer.[15] On 15 July, Michael Olise signed a three-year professional contract with Reading.[16] Later that week, on 19 July, Reading announced the signing of Michael Morrison on a two-year contract after his Birmingham City contract expired at the end of the previous season.[17] Reading announced the signing of Charlie Adam on 22 July on a one-year contract after his Stoke City contract expired at the end of the previous season.[18] Two days later, 24 July, Reading announced the return of Matt Miazga on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea,[19] and that forward Marc McNulty had moved to Sunderland on loan for the season.[20] At the end of the month, Reading announced the half-season loan of Liam Driscoll to Yeovil Town[21] and the release of David Meyler,[22] on 30 and 31 July respectively.
On 1 August, Luke Southwood moved to Hamilton Academical on loan until 5 January 2020.[23] The following day, Reading announced the signing of Lucas Boyé on a season-long loan deal from Torino,[24] whilst Sam Smith moved to Cambridge United on loan for the season.[25]
Matches
On 6 July, Reading won their first preseason friendly in two seasons, a 2–0 victory over Southend United at their Hogwood Training Ground, with goals coming from Michael Olise in the first half and Modou Barrow in the second half.[Report 1] Four days later, Reading defeated Gibraltar United 10–0 in the first game of their Spanish tour in Marbella. Danny Loader scored a hat-trick, Jordan Holsgrove and Yakou Méïté both scored braces and Andrija Novakovich, Tom McIntyre and Josh Barrett also scored.[Report 2] Reading's second game in Spain was against Sevilla at the Estadio Municipal Felipe del Valle in San José de la Rinconada. Reading took the lead in the 57th minute through Novakovich, before a Nolito penalty and José Lara goal game the La Liga club the victory.[Report 3] On 16 July Reading took part in two friendly matches, the first being a 0–0 draw against Malaga B,[Report 4] with the second being a 1–0 victory over Extremadura thanks to a 60th-minute Loader penalty.[Report 5] Reading ended their Spanish tour by playing two games on 20 July, the first being a 1–0 defeat to Lincoln City,[Report 6] with Granada defeating Reading by the same scoreline later in the evening.[Report 7] On Wednesday 24 July, Reading drew with Birmingham City in a behind-doors friendly at Hogwood Park, with the only Reading goal coming from Novakovich.[Report 8] Later on in the afternoon of 24 July, Reading defeated Peterborough United 4–2, with the Reading goals coming from Tyler Blackett, Barrow, John Swift and Barrett.[Report 9] Reading finished their pre-season preparations by hosting Chelsea at the Madejski Stadium on 28 July. Reading took the lead through Barrett in the first half before Ross Barkley and Kenedy scored seeing Chelsea go into half time leading 2–1. Shortly into the second half Michael Morrison equalised before a quick fire double from Mason Mount saw Chelsea take a 4–2 lead. With 19 minutes to go, Sam Baldock pulled one goal back to leave the final score Reading 3–4 Chelsea.[Report 10]
August
At the start of August, Myles Roberts joined Tonbridge Angels on loan after former Reading goalkeeper Jon Henly was ruled out with a shoulder injury.[26]
Reading's first match of the season was a 1–3 home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday on 3 August, with Yakou Méïté scoring Reading's only goal.[Report 11]
On 5 August Adam Desbois left Reading to join Brighton & Hove Albion,[27] whilst Rafael was released by Sampdoria, with Reading signing him on a three-year contract the following day.[28][29] Also on 6 August, Reading announced the season-long loan signing of Pelé from AS Monaco,[30] and the signing of Lucas João on a four-year contract from Sheffield Wednesday.[31] On 7 August, George Pușcaș signed for Reading on a five-year contract from Inter Milan for an undisclosed fee.[32] On Transfer Deadline day, 8 August, Ovie Ejaria returned to the club on a season-long loan from Liverpool with a view to a permanent move,[33] whilst Lexus Beeden joined the U23 squad from Tooting & Mitcham.[34] Reading played their second game of the season on 10 August, a 2–1 away defeat to Hull City with Lucas João scoring Readings only goal of the game midway through the second half.[Report 12]
On 12 August, Modou Barrow moved to Denizlispor on a season-long loan deal,[35] with Reading confirming the deal a day later.[36] Also on 13 August, Yeovil Town confirmed that Liam Driscoll had returned to Reading after suffering an injury with The Glovers.[37]
Reading took part in the first round of the EFL Cup on 13 August, drawing 1–1 away to Wycombe Wanderers with George Pușcaș scoring the equaliser in the 63rd minute to force penalties. Reading's debut goalkeeper Rafael Cabral saved two out of four penalties he faced with Reading scoring all of theirs to progress 4–2 on penalties. Following the match the second-round draw was made, with Reading being given an away trip to Plymouth Argyle.[38]
On 16 August, Adrian Popa moved to FCSB on a season-long loan deal.[39]
On 27 August, Jordan Holsgrove joined Atlético Baleares on a season-long loan deal.[40]
On 30 August, Tennai Watson joined Coventry City on loan until 2 January 2020.[41]
September
On 2 September, Andrija Novakovich left Reading in a permanent transfer to Frosinone for an undisclosed fee,[42] and Tom Holmes joined Roeselare on a season-long loan.[43]
On 18 September, Reading announced the signing of goalkeeper James Holden, winger Femi Azeez and forward Augustus McGiff to their academy.[44]
On 20 September, Akin Odimayo joined Hungerford Town on a one-month loan deal.[45]
On 25 September, Myles Roberts joined Bognor Regis Town on loan.[46]
At the end of September, James Holden joined Bognor Regis Town on loan as cover for the injured Myles Roberts.[47]
October
On 1 October, Yakou Méïté extended his contract with Reading until the summer of 2023.[48]
On 4 October, after two clean sheets in two games for Bognor Regis Town, James Holden joined Bracknell Town on loan a short-term loan deal.[49]
On 8 October, Reading announced the singing of Werick Caetano on a contract until the end of the season, with Caetano joining up with the U23.[50]
On 9 October, Reading sacked manager José Gomes.[1] On 14 October, Mark Bowen was appointed as Gomes' replacement moving down from the role of Sporting Director.[2]
On 21 October, 17-year-old defender Jeriel Dorsett signed his first professional contract with the club until the summer of 2021.[51]
On 26 October, Reading's away match against Nottingham Forest was postponed due to the adverse weather conditions in the East Midlands.[52]
On 28 October, Gabriel Osho featured on trial for Ipswich Town U23's in their game against Coventry City.[53]
November
On 12 November, Ramarni Medford-Smith joined Torquay United on loan until 1 January 2020, whilst Ben House joined Dagenham & Redbridge also on loan until 1 January 2020.[54]
On 22 November, Jökull Andrésson signed a new contract with Reading, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2022.[55]
On 26 November, Reading confirmed that Academy Manager Ged Roddy had left the club.[56]
December
On 2 December, Reading were drawn at home to Blackpool in the Third Round of the 2019–20 FA Cup.[57]
On 4 December, Reading announced that Michael Gilkes had been appointed as Academy Manager, after Ged Roddy left the club in November.[58]
On 7 December, Reading confirmed that Gabriel Osho had joined Yeovil Town on loan until 4 January 2020.[59]
On 16 December, Readings postponed match against Nottingham Forest on 26 October, was confirmed as being rearranged to 22 January 2020 at 19:45.[60]
January
Reading began January with a 2–1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage thanks to goals from John Swift, his third goal in as many games, and Charlie Adam.[Report 13] Reading's second game of January came on 4 January at home to Blackpool in the Third Round of the FA Cup. Reading went behind to a 28th-minute goal from Nathan Delfouneso, before Sam Baldock equalised in the 56th. Armand Gnanduillet restored Blackpools lead in the 60th minute before Danny Loader equalised in the 66th. In the 68th minute Teddy Howe conceded a penalty, with Gnanduillet stepping up and trying a Panenka, which came back off the crossbar before being cleared, leaving the match to end 2–2.[Report 14]
On 6 January, Thierry Nevers signed his first professional contract with Reading, until the summer 2021.[61]
On 9 January, Mark Bowen was nominated for the December Championship Manager of the Month, whilst Rafael Cabral was nominated for December Player of the Month.[62]
On 17 January, Bowen extended his contract as Reading manager until the summer of 2021.[63]
On 28 January, Conor Lawless signed a new contract with Reading, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2021.[64]
Transfers
On 7 January, Josh Barrett left the club to join Bristol Rovers on a permanent contract,[65] and João Virgínia returned to Everton.[66] On 13 January, New Zealand international midfielder Matthew Ridenton joined Reading for a week-long trial.[67] On 16 January, Jack Nolan moved to Walsall for an undisclosed fee.[68]
On 21 January, Luke Southwood signed a new contract with Reading until the summer of 2021, and then returned to Hamilton Academical on loan until the end of the season.[69]
On 30 January, Ben House returned to Dagenham & Redbridge on loan for the remainder of the season,[70] U23 goalkeeper, Myles Roberts, left the club to sign for Watford,[71] and Reading announced the signing of Felipe Araruna on a 2.5-year contract from São Paulo.[72]
On 31 January, academy graduate Teddy Howe left to club to sign permanently with Blackpool,[73] and Vito Mannone joined Esbjerg fB on loan for the remainder of the season.[74] Later that same day, Reading announced that Marc McNulty had swapped a loan deal at Sunderland to join Hibernian until the end of the season,[75] and that Ayub Masika had joined the club on loan from Beijing Renhe on loan until the end of the season.[76]
February
On 8 February, Femi Azeez joined Bracknell Town on an initial 28-day loan deal.[77]
On 11 February, Adam Liddle joined Derry City on loan until 30 June.[78]
On 14 February, Akin Odimayo and Andre Burley both moved to Waterford on loan.[79][80]
On 18 February, Imari Samuels signed his first professional contract with the club, keeping him at Reading until the summer of 2022, with Reading also confirming the signing of Joseph Ajose on a contract until the summer of 2021 after impressing on trial having left Port Vale.[81]
March
On 2 March, Josh Hewitt signed his first professional contract, keeping him at Reading until the summer of 2021.[82]
On 13 March, the EFL postponed all league fixtures until 3 April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[83]
On 19 March, the EFL postponed all league fixtures until 30 April due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic.[84]
April
On 3 April, the EFL postponed all league fixtures indefinitely until it is safe to resume.[85]
On 15 April, Reading announced that Chief Executive Nigel Howe and manager Mark Bowen agreed to defer a substantial percentage of their salary for April, May and June.[86]
May
On 26 May, Reading's first team players agreed to a wage deferral for May, June and July.[87]
On 29 May, Esbjerg fB announced that Vito Mannone's loan had been extended by a further month enabling him to finish the extended Danish Superliga season.[88]
On 31 May, the EFL announced that the Championship had agreed to a provisional return date of 20 June to finish the season by 30 July, with the potential of Matchday squads being extended to 20 players, and 5 substitutions being permitted.[89]
June
On 8 June, the EFL confirmed the revised schedule for the remaining nice games of the season.[90]
On 18 June, Atlético Baleares announced that Jordan Holsgrove had returned to Reading, after they declined to extend Holsgrove's loan until the end of the Segunda División B play-offs.[91]
On 26 June, Reading agreed contract extensions until the end of the season with Chris Gunter, Jordan Obita, Tyler Blackett, Gabriel Osho, Garath McCleary and Charlie Adam whilst it was announced that Danny Loader had turned down the contract extension, therefor leaving the club on 30 June 2020.[92]
July
On 1 July, AS Monaco confirmed that the loan deals for Pelé's loan deal with Reading had been extended until the end of the season.[93]
On 2 July Reading announced that Coniah Boyce-Clarke, James Holden and Augustus McGiff had all professional terms with the club, whilst Femi Azeez had signed a new one-year contract after previous deal had expired on 30 June. It was also confirmed that all five loan players, Lucas Boyé, Ovie Ejaria, Pelé, Ayub Masika and Matt Miazga, had extended their stay until the end of the season. Whilst the club confirmed that Liam Driscoll, Lexus Beeden, Andre Burley, Marcel Elva-Fountaine, Ramarni Medford-Smith, Akin Odimayo, Emmanuel Obamakinwa, Werick Caetano, Ethan Coleman, Tyler Frost, Pedro Neves, Roberto Nditi, Ben House and Adam Liddle had all left the club after their contracts had expired.[94]
On 20 July, Reading confirmed the permanent transfer of Modou Barrow to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.[95]
Ahead of the final game of the season, on 22 July, Rafael Cabral was announced as the player of the season.[96]
On 25 July, Reading confirmed that Chris Gunter, Jordan Obita, Tyler Blackett, Garath McCleary and Charlie Adam would all be leaving the club when their contracts expired at the end of the month, whilst Gabriel Osho had been offered a new contract by the club.[97]
Transfers
In
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 July 2019 | DF |  | Michael Morrison | Birmingham City | Free | [17] |
| 22 July 2019 | MF |  | Charlie Adam | Stoke City | Free | [18] |
| 6 August 2019 | GK |  | Rafael | Sampdoria | Free | [29] |
| 6 August 2019 | FW |  | Lucas João | Sheffield Wednesday | Undisclosed | [31] |
| 7 August 2019 | FW |  | George Pușcaș | Internazionale | Undisclosed | [32] |
| 8 August 2019 | DF | | Lexus Beeden | Tooting & Mitcham | Undisclosed | [34] |
| 18 September 2019 | GK | | James Holden | Bury | Free | [44] |
| 18 September 2019 | MF | | Femi Azeez | Wealdstone | Free | [44] |
| 18 September 2019 | FW |  | Augustus McGiff | New York City Academy | Undisclosed | [44] |
| 8 October 2019 | MF | | Werick Caetano | Vasco da Gama | Undisclosed | [50] |
| 30 January 2020 | MF | | Felipe Araruna | São Paulo | Undisclosed | [72] |
| 18 February 2020 | MF | | Joseph Ajose | Port Vale | Free | [81] |
Out
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 June 2019 | GK | | Lewis Ward | Exeter City | Undisclosed | [11] |
| 8 July 2019 | MF |  | Liam Kelly | Feyenoord | Undisclosed | [13] |
| 12 July 2019 | FW |  | Jón Daði Böðvarsson | Millwall | Undisclosed | [15] |
| 5 August 2019 | GK | | Adam Desbois | Brighton & Hove Albion | Undisclosed | [27] |
| 2 September 2019 | FW | | Andrija Novakovich | Frosinone | Undisclosed | [42] |
| 7 January 2020 | MF | | Josh Barrett | Bristol Rovers | Undisclosed | [65] |
| 16 January 2020 | FW | | Jack Nolan | Walsall | Undisclosed | [68] |
| 30 January 2020 | GK | | Myles Roberts | Watford | Undisclosed | [71] |
| 31 January 2020 | DF | | Teddy Howe | Blackpool | Undisclosed | [73] |
| 20 July 2020 | FW |  | Modou Barrow | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Undisclosed | [95] |
Loans in
| Start date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 July 2019 | GK | | João Virgínia | Everton | 7 January 2020 | [14][66] |
| 24 July 2019 | DF | | Matt Miazga | Chelsea | End of Season | [19] |
| 2 August 2019 | FW |  | Lucas Boyé | Torino | End of Season | [24] |
| 6 August 2019 | MF |  | Pelé | AS Monaco | End of Season | [30][93] |
| 8 August 2019 | MF | | Ovie Ejaria | Liverpool | End of Season | [33] |
| 31 January 2020 | FW |  | Ayub Masika | Beijing Renhe | End of Season | [76] |
Loans out
| Start date | Position | Nationality | Name | To | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 February 2019 | GK |  | Vito Mannone | Minnesota United | 1 January 2020 | [98] |
| 26 February 2019 | FW |  | Sone Aluko | Beijing Renhe | 1 January 2020 | [99] |
| 24 July 2019 | FW | | Marc McNulty | Sunderland | 31 January 2019 | [20][75] |
| 30 July 2019 | GK |  | Liam Driscoll | Yeovil Town | 13 August 2019 | [21][37] |
| August 2019 | GK | | Myles Roberts | Tonbridge Angels | September 2019 | [26] |
| 1 August 2019 | GK | | Luke Southwood | Hamilton Academical | 5 January 2020 | [23] |
| 2 August 2019 | FW | | Sam Smith | Cambridge United | End of Season | [25] |
| 12 August 2019 | FW | | Modou Barrow | Denizlispor | 31 May 2020 | [35][36] |
| 16 August 2019 | MF | | Adrian Popa | FCSB | End of Season | [39] |
| 27 August 2019 | MF | | Jordan Holsgrove | Atlético Baleares | 18 June 2020 | [40][91] |
| 30 August 2019 | DF | | Tennai Watson | Coventry City | 2 January 2020 | [41] |
| 2 September 2019 | DF | | Tom Holmes | Roeselare | End of Season | [43] |
| 20 September 2019 | DF | | Akin Odimayo | Hungerford Town | 20 October 2019 | [45] |
| 25 September 2019 | GK | | Myles Roberts | Bognor Regis Town | [46] | |
| 28 September 2019 | GK | | James Holden | Bognor Regis Town | [47] | |
| 4 October 2019 | GK | | James Holden | Bracknell Town | [49] | |
| 12 November 2019 | DF | | Ramarni Medford-Smith | Torquay United | 1 January 2020 | [54] |
| 12 November 2019 | FW | | Ben House | Dagenham & Redbridge | 1 January 2020 | [54] |
| 7 December 2019 | DF | | Gabriel Osho | Yeovil Town | 4 January 2020 | [59] |
| 21 January 2020 | GK | | Luke Southwood | Hamilton Academical | End of Season | [69] |
| 30 January 2020 | FW | | Ben House | Dagenham & Redbridge | End of Season | [70] |
| 31 January 2020 | GK | | Vito Mannone | Esbjerg fB | End of Season | [74][88] |
| 31 January 2020 | FW | | Marc McNulty | Hibernian | End of Season | [75] |
| 8 February 2020 | MF | | Femi Azeez | Bracknell Town | 6 March 2020 | [77] |
| 11 February 2020 | FW | | Adam Liddle | Derry City | 30 June 2020 | [78] |
| 14 February 2020 | DF |  | Andre Burley | Waterford | 30 June 2020 | [79][80] |
| 14 February 2020 | DF | | Akin Odimayo | Waterford | 30 June 2020 | [79][80] |
Released
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | Joined | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2019 | DF |  | Darren Sidoel | Arda Kardzhali | 8 August 2019 | [13][100] |
| 31 July 2019 | MF | | David Meyler | Retired | 30 August 2019 | [22][101] |
| 30 June 2020 | GK | | Liam Driscoll | Bayswater City | [94] | |
| 30 June 2020 | GK | | Vito Mannone | AS Monaco | 11 September 2020 | [102] |
| 30 June 2020 | DF | | Lexus Beeden | Welling United | 3 October 2020 | [94] |
| 30 June 2020 | DF | | Marcel Elva-Fountaine | Burnley U23 | 17 August 2020 | [94][103] |
| 30 June 2020 | DF | | Ramarni Medford-Smith | Marlow | 19 September 2020 | [94] |
| 30 June 2020 | DF | | Roberto Nditi | Bracknell Town | 12 September 2020 | [94] |
| 30 June 2020 | DF | | Emmanuel Obamakinwa | [94] | ||
| 30 June 2020 | DF | | Akin Odimayo | Swindon Town | 18 August 2020 | [94][104] |
| 30 June 2020 | DF | | Andre Burley | Wycombe Wanderers | 29 September 2020 | [94][105] |
| 30 June 2020 | MF | | Werick Caetano | Miedź Legnica | 26 February 2021 | [94] |
| 30 June 2020 | MF | | Pedro Neves | Cartagena | 10 August 2020 | [94][106] |
| 30 June 2020 | MF | | Ethan Coleman | Brackley Town | 19 September 2020 | [94][107] |
| 30 June 2020 | MF | | Tyler Frost | Crawley Town | 1 August 2020 | [94][108] |
| 30 June 2020 | MF | | Adrian Popa | Voluntari | 16 October 2020 | [109] |
| 30 June 2020 | FW | | Danny Loader | Porto | 20 August 2020 | [92][110] |
| 30 June 2020 | FW | | Adam Liddle | Chelmsford City | 29 July 2020 | [94][111] |
| 30 June 2020 | FW | | Ben House | Eastleigh | 12 August 2020 | [94][112] |
| 31 July 2020 | DF | | Tyler Blackett | Nottingham Forest | 15 August 2020 | [97][113] |
| 31 July 2020 | DF | | Gabriel Osho | Luton Town | 18 November 2020 | [114][115] |
| 31 July 2020 | DF | | Jordan Obita | Oxford United | 9 November 2020 | [97][116] |
| 31 July 2020 | DF |  | Chris Gunter | Charlton Athletic | 8 October 2020 | [97][117] |
| 31 July 2020 | MF |  | Garath McCleary | Wycombe Wanderers | 4 November 2020 | [97][118] |
| 31 July 2020 | MF | | Charlie Adam | Dundee | 15 September 2020 | [97][119] |
Trial
| Date from | Date to | Position | Nationality | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2019[120] | MF | | Denzeil Boadu | |
| September 2019 | 8 October 2019 | MF | | Werick Caetano |
| October 2019 | FW |  | Emmanuel Samba | |
| 13 January 2020[67] | 17 January 2020[67] | MF |  | Matthew Ridenton |
Squad
- As of match played 22 July 2020[121]
| No. | Name | Nationality | Position | Date of birth (Age) | Signed from | Signed in | Contract ends | Apps. | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||||||
| 1 | Sam Walker | | GK | (1991-10-02)2 October 1991 (aged 28) | Colchester United | 2018[122] | 2021[122] | 14 | 0 | |
| 33 | Rafael Cabral | | GK | (1990-05-20)20 May 1990 (aged 30) | Sampdoria | 2019[29] | 2022[29] | 46 | 0 | |
| 40 | Jökull Andrésson | | GK | (2001-08-25)25 August 2001 (aged 18) | Academy | 2018[123] | 2022[55] | 0 | 0 | |
| 43 | Luke Southwood | | GK | (1997-12-06)6 December 1997 (aged 22) | Academy | 2016[124] | 2021[69] | 0 | 0 | |
| Defenders | ||||||||||
| 2 | Chris Gunter | | DF | (1989-07-21)21 July 1989 (aged 31) | Nottingham Forest | 2012 | 2020[92] | 314 | 4 | |
| 4 | Michael Morrison | | DF | (1988-03-03)3 March 1988 (aged 32) | Birmingham City | 2019[17] | 2021[17] | 48 | 2 | |
| 5 | Matt Miazga | | DF | (1995-07-19)19 July 1995 (aged 25) | loan from Chelsea | 2019[19] | 2020[19] | 42 | 2 | |
| 6 | Liam Moore[a] | | DF | (1993-01-31)31 January 1993 (aged 27) | Leicester City | 2016[125] | 2023[126] | 181 | 6 | |
| 11 | Jordan Obita | | DF | (1993-12-08)8 December 1993 (aged 26) | Academy | 2010 | 2020[92] | 191 | 7 | |
| 16 | Tom McIntyre | | DF | (1998-11-06)6 November 1998 (aged 21) | Academy | 2016[124] | 2021[127] | 16 | 0 | |
| 17 | Andy Yiadom[b] |  | DF | (1991-12-02)2 December 1991 (aged 28) | Barnsley | 2018[128] | 2022[128] | 73 | 2 | |
| 24 | Tyler Blackett | | DF | (1994-04-02)2 April 1994 (aged 26) | Manchester United | 2016 | 2020[92] | 122 | 0 | |
| 27 | Omar Richards | | DF | (1998-02-15)15 February 1998 (aged 22) | Academy | 2016[124] | 2021[129] | 62 | 3 | |
| 30 | Tennai Watson | | DF | (1997-03-04)4 March 1997 (aged 23) | Academy | 2015 | 2021[130] | 7 | 0 | |
| 34 | Gabriel Osho | | DF | (1997-08-14)14 August 1997 (aged 22) | Academy | 2016[124] | 2020[92] | 10 | 0 | |
| 46 | Jeriel Dorsett | | DF | (2002-05-04)4 May 2002 (aged 18) | Academy | 2019[51] | 2021[51] | 1 | 0 | |
| Tom Holmes | | DF | (2000-03-12)12 March 2000 (aged 20) | Academy | 2017 | 2022[127] | 1 | 0 | ||
| Midfielders | ||||||||||
| 8 | Andy Rinomhota | | MF | (1997-04-21)21 April 1997 (aged 23) | Academy | 2017[131] | 2022[132] | 75 | 3 | |
| 10 | John Swift | | MF | (1995-06-23)23 June 1995 (aged 25) | Chelsea | 2016[133] | 2022[134] | 150 | 22 | |
| 12 | Garath McCleary[c] | | MF | (1987-05-15)15 May 1987 (aged 33) | Nottingham Forest | 2012 | 2020[92] | 270 | 27 | |
| 14 | Ovie Ejaria | | MF | (1997-11-18)18 November 1997 (aged 22) | loan from Liverpool | 2019[33] | 2020[33] | 56 | 4 | |
| 20 | Felipe Araruna | | MF | (1996-03-12)12 March 1996 (aged 24) | São Paulo | 2020[72] | 2022[72] | 3 | 0 | |
| 21 | Michael Olise[d] | | MF | (2001-12-12)12 December 2001 (aged 18) | Academy | 2018[135] | 2022[16] | 27 | 0 | |
| 26 | Charlie Adam | | MF | (1985-12-10)10 December 1985 (aged 34) | Stoke City | 2019[18] | 2020[92] | 27 | 2 | |
| 28 | Jordan Holsgrove | | MF | (1999-09-10)10 September 1999 (aged 20) | Academy | 2017[136] | 2021[127] | 0 | 0 | |
| 29 | Pelé | | MF | (1991-09-29)29 September 1991 (aged 28) | loan from AS Monaco | 2019[30] | 2020[30] | 34 | 1 | |
| 32 | Ryan East | | MF | (1998-08-07)7 August 1998 (aged 21) | Academy | 2016[124] | 2021[137] | 1 | 0 | |
| Forwards | ||||||||||
| 9 | Sam Baldock | | FW | (1989-03-15)15 March 1989 (aged 31) | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2018[138] | 2021[138] | 51 | 11 | |
| 18 | Lucas Boyé | | FW | (1996-02-28)28 February 1996 (aged 24) | loan from Torino | 2019[24] | 2020[24] | 24 | 2 | |
| 19 | Yakou Méïté[e] |  | FW | (1996-02-11)11 February 1996 (aged 24) | Paris Saint-Germain | 2016[139] | 2023[48] | 100 | 31 | |
| 23 | Sone Aluko[f] | | FW | (1989-02-19)19 February 1989 (aged 31) | Fulham | 2017 | 2021[140] | 66 | 4 | |
| 25 | Ayub Masika | | FW | (1992-09-10)10 September 1992 (aged 27) | loan from Beijing Renhe | 2020[76] | 2020[76] | 6 | 0 | |
| 31 | Lucas João | | FW | (1993-09-04)4 September 1993 (aged 26) | Sheffield Wednesday | 2019[31] | 2023[31] | 19 | 6 | |
| 38 | Thierry Nevers | | FW | (2001-02-05)5 February 2001 (aged 19) | Academy | 2019 | 2021[61] | 0 | 0 | |
| 47 | George Pușcaș | | FW | (1996-04-08)8 April 1996 (aged 24) | Inter Milan | 2019[32] | 2024[32] | 42 | 14 | |
| Sam Smith | | FW | (1998-03-08)8 March 1998 (aged 22) | Academy | 2016 | 2021[141] | 12 | 2 | ||
| Marc McNulty | | FW | (1992-09-14)14 September 1992 (aged 27) | Coventry City | 2018[142] | 2022[142] | 15 | 1 | ||
| U23 | ||||||||||
| Coniah Boyce-Clarke | | GK | (2003-03-01)1 March 2003 (aged 17) | Academy | 2019 | [94] | 0 | 0 | ||
| James Holden | | GK | (2001-09-04)4 September 2001 (aged 18) | Bury | 2019[44] | [94] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Josh Hewitt | | DF | (2001-09-19)19 September 2001 (aged 18) | Academy | 2020[82] | 2021[82] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Femi Azeez | | MF | (2001-06-05)5 June 2001 (aged 19) | Wealdstone | 2019[44] | 2021[94] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Conor Lawless | | MF | (2001-09-13)13 September 2001 (aged 18) | Academy | 2018 | 2021[64] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Oliver Pendlebury | | MF | (2002-01-19)19 January 2002 (aged 18) | Academy | 2019 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Left during the season | ||||||||||
| 7 | Modou Barrow | | FW | (1992-10-13)13 October 1992 (aged 27) | Swansea City | 2017[143] | 2021[143] | 83 | 14 | |
| 15 | Danny Loader | | FW | (2000-08-28)28 August 2000 (aged 19) | Academy | 2016 | 2020 | 35 | 2 | |
| 20 | João Virgínia | | GK | (1999-10-10)10 October 1999 (aged 20) | loan from Everton | 2019[14] | 2020[14] | 3 | 0 | |
| 22 | Teddy Howe | | DF | (1998-10-09)9 October 1998 (aged 21) | Academy | 2017[136] | 2021[127] | 6 | 0 | |
| 23 | Andrija Novakovich | | FW | (1996-09-21)21 September 1996 (aged 23) | University School of Milwaukee | 2014 | 2020[144] | 3 | 0 | |
| 25 | Adrian Popa | | MF | (1988-07-24)24 July 1988 (aged 31) | FCSB | 2017 | 2020[145] | 17 | 1 | |
| 35 | Akin Odimayo | | DF | (1999-11-28)28 November 1999 (aged 20) | Academy | 2016 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | |
| 36 | Ramarni Medford-Smith | | DF | (1998-10-21)21 October 1998 (aged 21) | Academy | 2017[136] | 2020[12] | 1 | 0 | |
| 37 | Tyler Frost | | MF | (1999-08-07)7 August 1999 (aged 20) | Academy | 2017[136] | 2020[12] | 0 | 0 | |
| 39 | Josh Barrett[g] | | MF | (1998-06-21)21 June 1998 (aged 22) | Academy | 2015[146] | 2021[147] | 13 | 2 | |
| 41 | Ethan Coleman | | MF | (2000-01-28)28 January 2000 (aged 20) | Academy | 2016 | 2020 | 0 | 0 | |
| 42 | Andre Burley | | DF | (1999-09-10)10 September 1999 (aged 20) | Academy | 2016 | 2020 | 3 | 0 | |
| 45 | Ben House | | FW | (1999-07-05)5 July 1999 (aged 21) | Academy | 2017[131] | 2020[148] | 1 | 0 | |
| Liam Driscoll | | GK | (1999-05-08)8 May 1999 (aged 21) | Academy | 2017[131] | 2020[148] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Myles Roberts | | GK | (2001-12-09)9 December 2001 (aged 18) | Academy | 2019 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Vito Mannone | | GK | (1988-03-02)2 March 1988 (aged 32) | Sunderland | 2017 | 2020[149] | 47 | 0 | ||
| Lexus Beeden | | DF | (2000-02-10)10 February 2000 (aged 20) | Academy | 2019 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Marcel Elva-Fountaine | | DF | (2000-11-14)14 November 2000 (aged 19) | Academy | 2019[12] | 2020[12] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Roberto Nditi | | DF | (2000-10-01)1 October 2000 (aged 19) | Academy | 2019[12] | 2020[12] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Emmanuel Obamakinwa | | DF | (2000-11-30)30 November 2000 (aged 19) | Academy | 2019 | 2020 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Werick Caetano | | MF | (1999-04-25)25 April 1999 (aged 21) | Vasco da Gama | 2019[50] | 2020[50] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Pedro Neves | | MF | (2001-09-05)5 September 2001 (aged 18) | Everton | 2019 | 2020 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adam Liddle | | FW | (1999-10-26)26 October 1999 (aged 20) | Academy | 2018 | 2020[12] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Jack Nolan | | FW | (2001-05-25)25 May 2001 (aged 19) | Academy | 2019 | 0 | 0 | |||
- ^ Liam Moore was born in Loughborough, England, but qualified to represent Jamaica, and made his international debut for Jamaica in March 2021.
- ^ Andy Yiadom was born in Holloway, England, but qualified to represent Ghana and made his international debut for Ghana in January 2017. He previously represented England at C level.
- ^ Garath McCleary was born in Oxford, England, but qualified to represent Jamaica and made his international debut for Jamaica in February 2013.
- ^ Michael Olise qualifies to represent England, Nigeria and France, making his international debut for France U18 in June 2019 at the 2019 Toulon Tournament.
- ^ Yakou Méïte was born in Paris, France, but qualified to represent the Ivory Coast, representing the Ivory Coast at U17, U20 and U23 level.
- ^ Sone Aluko was born in Hounslow, England, but qualified to represent Nigeria and made his international debut for Nigeria in May 2009. He previously represented Nigeria at U20 and U23 level and England at U16, U17, U18 and U19 level.
- ^ Jost Barrett was born in Oxford, England, but qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland, representing the Republic of Ireland at U16, U17, U19 and U21 level.
Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Friendlies
Reading v Southend United
| 6 July 2019 | Reading | 2–0 | Southend United | Wokingham |
| 12:00 BST (UTC+1) | Olise  29' Barrow 50' | Report | Stadium: Hogwood Park Attendance: Behind Closed Doors[150] |
Gibraltar United 
v 
Reading
v Reading | 10 July 2019 | Gibraltar United | 0–10 | Reading | Marbella, Spain |
| 18:30 BST (UTC+1) | Report | J.Holsgrove 6', 35' Novakovich 35' Méïté 55' (pen.), 83' Loader 57', 69', 87' McIntyre 75' Barrett 88' | Stadium: Marbella Football Center | |
| Note: Match originally scheduled against Europa, but changed on 8 July due to Europa's involvement in the UEFA Europa League.[151] | ||||
Sevilla 
v Reading
v Reading | 13 July 2019 | Sevilla | 2–1 | Reading | San José de la Rinconada, Spain |
| 20:00 BST (UTC+1) | Nolito 66' (pen.) Lara 86' | Report | Novakovich 57' | Stadium: Estadio Municipal "Felipe del Valle" |
Malaga B v Reading
v Reading | 16 July 2019 | Malaga B | 0–0 | Reading | Marbella, Spain |
| 9:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Stadium: Marbella Football Center |
Extremadura v Reading
v Reading | 16 July 2019 | Extremadura | 0–1 | Reading | Marbella, Spain |
| 18:30 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Loader 60' (pen.) | Stadium: Marbella Football Center |
Lincoln City v Reading
v Reading | 20 July 2019 | Lincoln City | 1–0 | Reading | Marbella, Spain |
| 11:00 CEST | Anderson 88' | Report | Stadium: Marbella Football Center |
Granada v Reading
v Reading | 20 July 2019 | Granada | 1–0 | Reading | Marbella, Spain |
| 18:30 BST (UTC+1) | Azeez 79' | Report | Stadium: Estadio Municipal de Marbella |
Reading v Birmingham City
| 24 July 2019 | Reading | 1–1 | Birmingham City | Wokingham |
| 12:00 BST (UTC+1) | Novakovich 87' | Report | Mrabti 67' | Stadium: Hogwood Park |
| Note: Match behind closed doors | ||||
Reading v Peterborough United
| 24 July 2019 | Reading | 4–2 | Peterborough United | Reading |
| 16:00 BST (UTC+1) | Blackett 20' Barrow 38' Swift 52' Barrett 61' | Report | Toney 43' Eisa 50' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium |
Reading v Chelsea
| 28 July 2019 | Reading | 3–4 | Chelsea | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Barrett 13' Morrison 49' Baldock 71' | Report | Barkley 22' Kenedy 42' Mount 57', 60' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 19,463 Referee: Tim Robinson |
Chelsea v Reading
| 10 June 2020 | Chelsea | 1–0 | Reading | Cobham |
| BST (UTC+1) | Pedro | Report | Stadium: Cobham Training Centre Attendance: 0 | |
| Note: Match behind closed doors | ||||
Reading v Portsmouth
| 14 June 2020 | Reading | 3–1 | Portsmouth | Reading |
| BST (UTC+1) | João Richards Olise | Report | Hawkins | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 0 |
| Note: Match behind closed doors | ||||
Reading v Oxford United
| 22 June 2020 | Reading | 2–1 | Oxford United | Reading |
| BST (UTC+1) | McCleary Loader Baldock  | Report | Woodburn | Stadium: Bearwood Park |
U23
Salisbury v Reading U23
| 6 July 2019 | Salisbury | 1–0 | Reading U23 | Salisbury |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | D.Young 84' | Report | Stadium: Raymond McEnhill Stadium |
Tooting & Mitcham United v Reading U23
| 17 July 2019 | Tooting & Mitcham United | 3–2 | Reading U23 | Morden, London |
| BST (UTC+1) | Stadium: Imperial Fields |
Olympiacos U19 
v Reading U23
v Reading U23 | 27 July 2019 | Olympiacos U19 | v | Reading U23 | West Bridgford |
| 13:00 BST (UTC+1) | Stadium: Nottingham Forest Training Centre |
Reading U23 v West Ham United U23
| 30 July 2019 | Reading U23 | 1–2 | West Ham United U23 | Wokingham |
| 13:00 BST (UTC+1) | 33' | Holland 23' Scully 76' | Stadium: Hogwood Park Attendance: Behind Closed Doors |
KSV Roeselare 
v Reading U23
v Reading U23 | 6 August 2019 | KSV Roeselare | 1–2 | Reading U23 | Roeselare, Belgium |
| 14:00 BST (UTC+1) | Túlio 11' | Report | Odimayo 31' Popa 37' | Stadium: Schiervelde Stadion |
Competitions
Championship
League table
| Pos | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Blackburn Rovers | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 66 | 63 | +3 | 63 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 60 | 65 | −5 | 63 |
| 13 | Queens Park Rangers | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 67 | 76 | −9 | 58 |
| 14 | Reading | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 59 | 58 | +1 | 56 |
| 15 | Stoke City | 46 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 62 | 68 | −6 | 56 |
| 16 | Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 58 | 66 | −8 | 56 |
| 17 | Middlesbrough | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 48 | 61 | −13 | 53 |
Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[152]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[152]
Result summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 58 | 59 | −1 | 56 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 26 | 34 | −8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 25 | +7 |
Last updated: 22 July 2020.
Source: Results
Results by matchday
Updated to match(es) played on 22 July 2020. Source: 11v11
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
Results
Reading v Sheffield Wednesday
| 3 August 2019 1 | Reading | 1–3 | Sheffield Wednesday | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Méïté 54' | Report | Harris 30' Fletcher  44' Hutchinson 56' 77' Reach 61' Westwood  80' João 90+7' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 16,319 Referee: James Linington |
Hull City v Reading
| 10 August 2019 2 | Hull City | 2–1 | Reading | Kingston upon Hull |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Bowen 6' Irvine 16' de Wijs 30' Kingsley 90' | Report | Boyé 39' Yiadom 60' João 66' | Stadium: KCOM Stadium Attendance: 10,673 Referee: Matt Donohue |
Reading v Cardiff City
| 18 August 2019 3 | Reading | 3–0 | Cardiff City | Reading |
| 12:00 BST (UTC+1) | Pușcaș 25', 40' Moore 43' Swift 83' | Report | Bacuna 7' Ralls 45' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 14,252 Referee: Andy Davies |
West Bromwich Albion v Reading
| 21 August 2019 4 | West Bromwich Albion | 1–1 | Reading | West Bromwich |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Gibbs 40' Sawyers 49' Zohore 88' (pen.) | Report | Yiadom 50' Ejaria 71' Adam 90+4' | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 21,803 Referee: Peter Bankes |
Huddersfield Town v Reading
| 24 August 2019 5 | Huddersfield Town | 0–2 | Reading | Huddersfield |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Brown 40' | Report | Richards 30' Ejaria 71' Morrison 84' | Stadium: John Smith’s Stadium Attendance: 21,847 Referee: Tony Harrington |
Reading v Charlton Athletic
| 31 August 2019 6 | Reading | 0–2 | Charlton Athletic | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Pelé 25' | Report | Field 10' Leko 51' Pratley 77' Taylor 80' (pen.) Gallagher 84' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 16,906 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
Middlesbrough v Reading
| 14 September 2019 7 | Middlesbrough | 1–0 | Reading | Middlesbrough |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Johnson 59' | Report | McIntyre 27' Boyé 44' Morrison 58' | Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 19,414 Referee: Robert Jones |
Reading v Blackburn Rovers
| 21 September 2019 8 | Reading | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Yiadom 32' Morrison 37' Swift 57' | Report | Armstrong 8' Dack 48' Cunningham 79' Bennett 90+3' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 16,906 Referee: Matt Donohue |
Swansea City v Reading
| 28 September 2019 9 | Swansea City | 1–1 | Reading | Swansea |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Borja 3' | Report | Boyé 27' Moore 48' Rinomhota 73' Yiadom 90' | Stadium: Liberty Stadium Attendance: 16,036 Referee: Keith Stroud |
Reading v Fulham
| 1 October 2019 10 | Reading | 1–4 | Fulham | Reading |
| 20:00 BST (UTC+1) | Swift 5'  20' Moore 71' Méïté 89' | Report | Cairney 13', 67' Mitrović 26', 29' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 13,809 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
Bristol City v Reading
| 5 October 2019 11 | Bristol City | 1–0 | Reading | Bristol |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Diédhiou 12' Rowe 18' | Report | Moore 65' Rinomhota 74' | Stadium: Ashton Gate Attendance: 21,419 Referee: Steve Martin |
Reading v Preston North End
| 19 October 2019 12 | Reading | 1–0 | Preston North End | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Obita 8' Miazga 90+8' 90+8' | Report | Nugent 16' Pearson 90+1' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 14,135 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
Queens Park Rangers v Reading
| 22 October 2019 13 | Queens Park Rangers | 2–2 | Reading | Shepherd's Bush |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Wells 29' Hugill 58' 90' Eze 90+5' | Report | Pușcaș 31' Rinomhota 56' Baldock 74' Miazga 90' | Stadium: Loftus Road Attendance: 12,330 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
Nottingham Forest v Reading
| 26 October 2019 14 | Nottingham Forest | v | Reading | West Bridgford |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Stadium: City Ground | |||
| Note: Match postponed due to adverse weather conditions at the City Ground.[52] | ||||
Reading v Millwall
| 2 November 2019 15 | Reading | 2–1 | Millwall | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Obita 9' Baldock 37' Yiadom 41' | Report | J.Wallace 63' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 14,485 Referee: Tony Harrington |
Reading v Luton Town
| 9 November 2019 16 | Reading | 3–0 | Luton Town | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Morrison 22' Ejaria 30' McCleary 79' | Report | Bolton 25' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 15,251 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
Brentford v Reading
| 23 November 2019 17 | Brentford | 1–0 | Reading | Brentford |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Jansson 9' Watkins 62' Dasilva 78' Jensen 82' | Report | Yiadom 4' Swift 29' Méïté 79' | Stadium: Griffin Park Attendance: 11,892 Referee: David Coote |
Reading v Leeds United
| 26 November 2019 18 | Reading | 0–1 | Leeds United | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Richards 44' | Report | Ayling 40' Harrison 87' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 16,918 Referee: Darren Bond |
Wigan Athletic v Reading
| 30 November 2019 19 | Wigan Athletic | 1–3 | Reading | Wigan |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Mulgrew 7' Garner 34' 79' | Report | Morrison 43' Pușcaș 79' (pen.), 80', 84' 81' | Stadium: DW Stadium Attendance: 8,965 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
Reading v Birmingham City
| 7 December 2019 20 | Reading | 2–3 | Birmingham City | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Méïté 45' Pușcaș 90' João 90+5' | Report | Morrison 41' (o.g.) Bela 59' McEachran 62' Álvaro 88' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 14,103 Referee: Tim Robinson |
Barnsley v Reading
| 11 December 2019 21 | Barnsley | 1–1 | Reading | Barnsley |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | Woodrow 58' Sibbick 62' Dougall 81' | Report | Morrison 45+1' João 76' | Stadium: Oakwell Attendance: 11,510 Referee: Matt Donohue |
Stoke City v Reading
| 14 December 2019 22 | Stoke City | 0–0 | Reading | Stoke-on-Trent |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | McClean 90' | Report | Adam 36' Pelé 47' Moore 85' | Stadium: bet365 Stadium Attendance: 21,701 Referee: Lee Mason |
Reading v Derby County
| 21 December 2019 23 | Reading | 3–0 | Derby County | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Adam 5' (pen.) 62' João 58' Blackett 82' Méïté 86' (pen.) | Report | Malone 4' Lawrence 36' Knight 55' Lowe 60' Holmes 74' Bogle 80' Sibley 82' Forsyth 86' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 14,831 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
Reading v Queens Park Rangers
| 26 December 2019 24 | Reading | 1–0 | Queens Park Rangers | Reading |
| 19:30 GMT (UTC) | Swift 52' Gunter 74' | Report | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 12,495 Referee: James Linington |
Preston North End v Reading
| 29 December 2019 25 | Preston North End | 0–2 | Reading | Preston |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Report | Swift 12' João 16' | Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 13,680 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
Fulham v Reading
| 1 January 2020 26 | Fulham | 1–2 | Reading | Fulham |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Bryan 45' Cavaleiro 61' 62' Mitrović 73' Knockaert 90+2' | Report | Swift 14' Adam 48' Pelé 68' João 76' Morrison 90+2' | Stadium: Craven Cottage Attendance: 18,575 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
Reading v Nottingham Forest
| 11 January 2020 27 | Reading | 1–1 | Nottingham Forest | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Swift 38' Méïté 87' Rafael 90+6' Figueiredo 90+7' (o.g.) Blackett 90+7' | Report | Silva 45+1' Watson 90+2' 90+6' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 16,602 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
Millwall v Reading
| 18 January 2020 28 | Millwall | 2–0 | Reading | Bermondsey |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Bradshaw 19' Smith 71' Böðvarsson 82' | Report | Adam 33' Ejaria 70' Morrison 80' | Stadium: The Den Attendance: 14,011 Referee: Keith Stroud |
Nottingham Forest v Reading
| 22 January 2020 14 | Nottingham Forest | 1–1 | Reading | West Bridgford |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | Ribeiro 66' Grabban 80' | Report | Pelé 23' Ejaria 72' Baldock 84' | Stadium: City Ground Attendance: 26,840 Referee: David Webb |
| Note: Match original scheduled for 26 October 2019, but postponed due to adverse weather conditions at the City Ground.[52] | ||||
Reading v Bristol City
| 28 January 2020 29 | Reading | 0–1 | Bristol City | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Gunter 45+1' | Report | Diédhiou 33' Paterson 62' Smith 66' Brownhill 74' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 11,633 Referee: James Linington |
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 25 January, but rearranged due to Reading's FA Cup fourth-round match against Cardiff City taking place on the 25th.[153] | ||||
Cardiff City v Reading
| 31 January 2020 30 | Cardiff City | 1–1 | Reading | Cardiff |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | J.Richards 56' Paterson 70' Nelson 88' Morrison 90' | Report | Méïté 8' Baldock 45+1' Obita 56' | Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 22,518 Referee: Simon Hooper |
Reading v Hull City
| 8 February 2020 31 | Reading | 1–1 | Hull City | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Obita 56' Aluko 85' | Report | Lopes 48' McLoughlin 71' Wilks 82' Irvine 88' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 13,393 Referee: Andy Davies |
Reading v West Bromwich Albion
| 12 February 2020 32 | Reading | 1–2 | West Bromwich Albion | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Pușcaș 11' (pen.) Yiadom 20' Obita 38' | Report | Bartley 10' 49' Pereira 26' Sawyers 31' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 13,942 Referee: Matt Donohue |
Sheffield Wednesday v Reading
| 15 February 2020 33 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0–3 | Reading | Sheffield |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Urhoghide 16' 49' | Report | Méïté 21' Ejaria 67' Pușcaș 72' Yiadom 81' Baldock 90+1' (pen.) | Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium Attendance: 22,199 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
Leeds United v Reading
| 22 February 2020 34 | Leeds United | 1–0 | Reading | Leeds |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Ayling 10' Hernández 57' | Report | Swift 16' Méïté 36' | Stadium: Elland Road Attendance: 35,483 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
Reading v Wigan Athletic
| 26 February 2020 35 | Reading | 0–3 | Wigan Athletic | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Yiadom 26' Pelé 39' Méïté 78' | Report | Moore 23' Byrne 62' Lowe 67' Jacobs 90+9' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 10,088 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
Reading v Barnsley
| 29 February 2020 36 | Reading | 2–0 | Barnsley | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Méïté 17' Pușcaș 60' 61' | Report | Mowatt 39' Williams 42' Sollbauer 54' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 13,263 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
Birmingham City v Reading
| 7 March 2020 37 | Birmingham City | 1–3 | Reading | Birmingham |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Hogan 6' Bellingham 55' Colin 72' | Report | Miazga 51' Méïté 56' Swift 69' Pelé 87' | Stadium: St Andrew's Attendance: 19,525 Referee: Andy Davies |
Reading v Stoke City
| 20 June 2020 38 | Reading | 1–1 | Stoke City | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | João 7' | Report | McClean 62' Clucas 89' Powell 90+2' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 14 March, but postponed on 13 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[83][90] Match played behind closed doors. | ||||
Derby County v Reading
| 27 June 2020 39 | Derby County | 2–1 | Reading | Derby |
| 13:00 BST (UTC+1) | Lawrence 13' FT' 44' Rooney 45+3' (pen.) Shinnie 74' Holmes 90+2' | Report | Rinomhota 62' Miazga FT' | Stadium: Pride Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Scott Duncan |
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 17 March, but postponed on 13 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[83][90] Match played behind closed doors. | ||||
Reading v Brentford
| 30 June 2020 40 | Reading | 0–3 | Brentford | Reading |
| 18:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Mbeumo 23' Dasilva 64' Jansson 67' Valencia 90' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Dean Whitestone | |
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 21 March, but postponed on 13 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[83][90] Match played behind closed doors. | ||||
Luton Town v Reading
| 4 July 2020 41 | Luton Town | 0–5 | Reading | Luton |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Pelé 15' Méïté 17', 18', 35', 62' Pușcaș 57' | Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 0 Referee: James Linington | |
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 4 April, but postponed on 19 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[83][90] Match played behind closed doors. | ||||
Reading v Huddersfield Town
| 7 July 2020 42 | Reading | 0–0 | Huddersfield Town | Reading |
| 18:00 BST (UTC+1) | Méïté 20' Pelé 67' | Report | Toffolo 39' Stanković 50' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Steve Martin |
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 10 April, but postponed on 19 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[83][90] | ||||
Charlton Athletic v Reading
| 11 July 2020 43 | Charlton Athletic | 0–1 | Reading | Charlton |
| 12:30 BST (UTC+1) | Doughty 63' Cullen 69' Forster-Caskey 85' Phillips 90' | Report | Pușcaș 3' (pen.) Blackett 45' Osho 73' Baldock 77' | Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren Bond |
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 13 April, but postponed on 19 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[83][90] | ||||
Reading v Middlesbrough
| 14 July 2020 44 | Reading | 1–2 | Middlesbrough | Reading |
| 18:00 BST (UTC+1) | Pușcaș 19' Moore 33' Rinomhota 58' | Report | Fletcher 45' Roberts 82' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 18 April, but postponed on 19 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[83][90] | ||||
Blackburn Rovers v Reading
| 18 July 2020 45 | Blackburn Rovers | 4–3 | Reading | Blackburn |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Brereton 3' Armstrong 6' Rothwell 56' Davenport 71' Gallagher 87' | Report | Swift 15' Baldock 64' Méïté 68' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Tim Robinson |
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 25 April, but postponed on 19 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[83][90] | ||||
Reading v Swansea City
| 22 July 2020 46 | Reading | 1–4 | Swansea City | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Méïté 40' Pușcaș 42' (pen.) 82' | Report | Brewster 17' Routledge 66', 90+2' Cullen 85' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Steve Martin |
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 2 May, but postponed on 3 April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[85][90] | ||||
EFL Cup
Wycombe Wanderers v Reading
| 13 August 2019 First Round | Wycombe Wanderers | 1–1 (2–4 p) | Reading | High Wycombe |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Samuel 59' | Report | Pușcaș 63' | Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 4,802 Referee: Darren England |
| Penalties | ||||
Gape  Freeman Pattison Onyedinma | Pușcaș Baldock Swift Loader | |||
Plymouth Argyle v Reading
| 27 August 2019 Second Round | Plymouth Argyle | 2–4 | Reading | Plymouth |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Taylor 23' Baxter 54' Cooper 86' | Report | Adam 24' Barrett 35', 72' Méïté 87' (pen.), 90+1' 88' | Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 8,365 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Reading
| 25 September 2019 Third Round | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–1 (4–2 p) | Reading | Wolverhampton |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Neto 20' Jordão 27' Perry 90+4' | Report | Swift 63' Boyé 90+9' | Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 20,702 Referee: Peter Bankes |
| Penalties | ||||
| Neves Vallejo Bennett Vinagre | Pușcaș Swift Boyé Miazga | |||
FA Cup
Reading v Blackpool
| 4 January 2020 Third Round | Reading | 2–2 | Blackpool | Reading |
| 15:01 GMT (UTC) | Baldock 56' Loader 66' | Report | Delfouneso 28' Gnanduillet 60', 68' Macdonald 65' Guy 72' Tilt 90+2' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 10,181 Referee: John Brooks |
| Note: All FA Cup third-round ties will be delayed by one minute to help promote mental health.[154] | ||||
Blackpool v Reading
| 14 January 2020 Third round replay | Blackpool | 0–2 | Reading | Blackpool |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | Virtue 24' Spearing 55' Husband 85' | Report | Boyé 42' Obita 82' | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 5,213 Referee: Darren Bond |
Reading v Cardiff City
| 25 January 2020 Fourth round | Reading | 1–1 | Cardiff City | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Méïté 8' 9' McIntyre 45+1' 81' Howe 90+1' | Report | Paterson 5' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 12,798 Referee: Marc Edwards |
Cardiff City v Reading
| 4 February 2020 Fourth round replay | Cardiff City | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (1–4 p) | Reading | Cardiff |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | Murphy 19', 93' 87' Vaulks 39' Glatzel 54' J. Richards 66' Whyte 75' | Report | O. Richards 69' 87' Rinomhota 79' 99' Osho 81' Méïté 116' | Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 4,832 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| Penalties | ||||
| Flint Vaulks Pack | McCleary Osho Obita Aluko | |||
Reading v Sheffield United
| 3 March 2020 Fifth round | Reading | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Sheffield United | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Pușcaș 43' (pen.) Rinomhota 51' | Report | McGoldrick 2' Sharp 105+1' Retsos 120' | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 15,129 Referee: Kevin Friend |
Squad statistics
- As of match played 22 July 2020
Appearances and goals
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Championship | FA Cup | League Cup | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||
| 1 | GK | ENG | Sam Walker | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2 | DF | WAL | Chris Gunter | 21 | 0 | 18+2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 4 | DF | ENG | Michael Morrison | 48 | 2 | 43+1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | ||
| 5 | DF | USA | Matt Miazga | 24 | 2 | 19+1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 6 | DF | ENG | Liam Moore | 44 | 1 | 40+3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 8 | MF | ENG | Andy Rinomhota | 45 | 2 | 28+9 | 1 | 4+1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 9 | FW | ENG | Sam Baldock | 28 | 6 | 12+12 | 5 | 1+1 | 1 | 0+2 | 0 | ||
| 10 | MF | ENG | John Swift | 45 | 6 | 40+1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | ||
| 11 | DF | ENG | Jordan Obita | 26 | 3 | 14+7 | 2 | 3+1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 12 | MF | JAM | Garath McCleary | 24 | 1 | 2+17 | 1 | 3+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 14 | MF | ENG | Ovie Ejaria | 39 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | ||
| 16 | DF | SCO | Tom McIntyre | 14 | 0 | 9+1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 17 | DF | GHA | Andy Yiadom | 25 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 18 | FW | ARG | Lucas Boyé | 24 | 2 | 5+14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2+1 | 1 | ||
| 19 | FW | CIV | Yakou Méïté | 45 | 17 | 32+8 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 20 | MF | BRA | Felipe Araruna | 3 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 21 | MF | FRA | Michael Olise | 23 | 0 | 13+6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 23 | FW | NGA | Sone Aluko | 6 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 1+3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 24 | DF | ENG | Tyler Blackett | 22 | 0 | 16+4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 25 | FW | KEN | Ayub Masika | 6 | 0 | 0+5 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 26 | MF | SCO | Charlie Adam | 27 | 2 | 8+13 | 2 | 2+1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 27 | DF | ENG | Omar Richards | 34 | 1 | 23+5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 29 | MF | GNB | Pelé | 34 | 1 | 26+5 | 1 | 1+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 31 | FW | POR | Lucas João | 19 | 6 | 12+7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 33 | GK | BRA | Rafael Cabral | 46 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 34 | DF | ENG | Gabriel Osho | 8 | 0 | 4+1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 46 | DF | ENG | Jeriel Dorsett | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 47 | FW | ROU | George Pușcaș | 42 | 14 | 30+8 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1+1 | 1 | ||
| Players who appeared for Reading but left during the season: | |||||||||||||
| 7 | FW | GAM | Modou Barrow | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 15 | FW | ENG | Danny Loader | 12 | 1 | 1+6 | 0 | 2+1 | 1 | 1+1 | 0 | ||
| 20 | GK | POR | João Virgínia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 22 | DF | ENG | Teddy Howe | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 23 | FW | USA | Andrija Novakovich | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 35 | DF | ENG | Akin Odimayo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 36 | DF | ENG | Ramarni Medford-Smith | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 39 | MF | IRL | Josh Barrett | 7 | 2 | 2+3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 42 | DF | SKN | Andre Burley | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 45 | FW | SCO | Ben House | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Goal scorers
| Place | Position | Nation | Number | Name | Championship | FA Cup | League Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | | 19 | Yakou Méïté | 13 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| 2 | FW | | 47 | George Pușcaș | 12 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 3 | FW | | 31 | Lucas João | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| MF | | 10 | John Swift | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| FW | | 9 | Sam Baldock | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | |
| 6 | MF | | 14 | Ovie Ejaria | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DF | | 11 | Jordan Obita | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| 8 | DF | | 4 | Michael Morrison | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MF | | 26 | Charlie Adam | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| DF | | 5 | Matt Miazga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| MF | | 8 | Andy Rinomhota | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| FW | | 18 | Lucas Boyé | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| MF | | 39 | Josh Barrett | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 13 | DF | | 17 | Andy Yiadom | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MF | | 12 | Garath McCleary | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| MF | | 29 | Pelé | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| DF | | 6 | Liam Moore | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| FW | | 15 | Danny Loader | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| DF | | 27 | Omar Richards | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Own goal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 59 | 9 | 6 | 73 | ||||
Clean sheets
| Place | Position | Nation | Number | Name | Championship | FA Cup | League Cup | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | | 33 | Rafael Cabral | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2 | GK | | 1 | Sam Walker | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTALS | 13 | 1 | 0 | 14 | ||||
Disciplinary record
| Number | Nation | Position | Name | Championship | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | | | | |||||
| 2 | | DF | Chris Gunter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 4 | | DF | Michael Morrison | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 5 | | DF | Matt Miazga | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| 6 | | DF | Liam Moore | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 8 | | MF | Andy Rinomhota | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| 9 | | FW | Sam Baldock | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 10 | | MF | John Swift | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
| 11 | | DF | Jordan Obita | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 14 | | MF | Ovie Ejaria | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 16 | | DF | Tom McIntyre | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
| 17 | | DF | Andy Yiadom | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 18 | | FW | Lucas Boyé | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 19 | | FW | Yakou Méïté | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
| 23 | | FW | Sone Aluko | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 24 | | DF | Tyler Blackett | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 26 | | MF | Charlie Adam | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 27 | | DF | Omar Richards | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 29 | | MF | Pelé | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| 31 | | FW | Lucas João | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 33 | | GK | Rafael Cabral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 34 | | DF | Gabriel Osho | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 47 | | FW | George Pușcaș | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Players away on loan: | ||||||||||||
| Players who left Reading during the season: | ||||||||||||
| 22 | | DF | Teddy Howe | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 74 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 84 | 4 | ||||
Awards
Manager of the Month
| Month | Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| December | Mark Bowen | Nominated[62] |
Player of the Month
| Month | Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
| December | Rafael Cabral | Nominated[62] |
Player of the season
| # | Nation | Position | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | GK | Rafael Cabral |
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