2019–20 Reading F.C. season

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.

Reading
2019–20 season
ManagerJosé Gomes
(until 9 October)[1]
Mark Bowen
(from 14 October)[2]
StadiumMadejski Stadium
Championship14th
FA CupFifth Round vs
Sheffield United
EFL CupThird Round vs
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Top goalscorerLeague: Yakou Méïté (13)
All: Yakou Méïté (17)
Highest home attendance16,918 vs Leeds United
(26 November 2019)
Lowest home attendance10,088 vs Wigan Athletic
(26 February 2020)
Average home league attendance11,969 (14 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
Main articles: List of English football transfers summer 2019 and List of English football transfers winter 2019–20

In
Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
19 July 2019DFMichael MorrisonBirmingham CityFree[17]
22 July 2019MFCharlie AdamStoke CityFree[18]
6 August 2019GKRafaelSampdoriaFree[29]
6 August 2019FWLucas JoãoSheffield WednesdayUndisclosed[31]
7 August 2019FWGeorge PușcașInternazionaleUndisclosed[32]
8 August 2019DFLexus BeedenTooting & MitchamUndisclosed[34]
18 September 2019GKJames HoldenBuryFree[44]
18 September 2019MFFemi AzeezWealdstoneFree[44]
18 September 2019FWAugustus McGiffNew York City AcademyUndisclosed[44]
8 October 2019MFWerick CaetanoVasco da GamaUndisclosed[50]
30 January 2020MFFelipe ArarunaSão PauloUndisclosed[72]
18 February 2020MFJoseph AjosePort ValeFree[81]

Out
Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
20 June 2019GKLewis WardExeter CityUndisclosed[11]
8 July 2019MFLiam KellyFeyenoordUndisclosed[13]
12 July 2019FWJón Daði BöðvarssonMillwallUndisclosed[15]
5 August 2019GKAdam DesboisBrighton & Hove AlbionUndisclosed[27]
2 September 2019FWAndrija NovakovichFrosinoneUndisclosed[42]
7 January 2020MFJosh BarrettBristol RoversUndisclosed[65]
16 January 2020FWJack NolanWalsallUndisclosed[68]
30 January 2020GKMyles RobertsWatfordUndisclosed[71]
31 January 2020DFTeddy HoweBlackpoolUndisclosed[73]
20 July 2020FWModou BarrowJeonbuk Hyundai MotorsUndisclosed[95]

Loans in
Start date Position Nationality Name From End date Ref.
11 July 2019GKJoão VirgíniaEverton7 January 2020[14][66]
24 July 2019DFMatt MiazgaChelseaEnd of Season[19]
2 August 2019FWLucas BoyéTorinoEnd of Season[24]
6 August 2019MFPeléAS MonacoEnd of Season[30][93]
8 August 2019MFOvie EjariaLiverpoolEnd of Season[33]
31 January 2020FWAyub MasikaBeijing RenheEnd of Season[76]

Loans out
Start date Position Nationality Name To End date Ref.
10 February 2019GKVito MannoneMinnesota United1 January 2020[98]
26 February 2019FWSone AlukoBeijing Renhe1 January 2020[99]
24 July 2019FWMarc McNultySunderland31 January 2019[20][75]
30 July 2019GKLiam DriscollYeovil Town13 August 2019[21][37]
August 2019GKMyles RobertsTonbridge AngelsSeptember 2019[26]
1 August 2019GKLuke SouthwoodHamilton Academical5 January 2020[23]
2 August 2019FWSam SmithCambridge UnitedEnd of Season[25]
12 August 2019FWModou BarrowDenizlispor31 May 2020[35][36]
16 August 2019MFAdrian PopaFCSBEnd of Season[39]
27 August 2019MFJordan HolsgroveAtlético Baleares18 June 2020[40][91]
30 August 2019DFTennai WatsonCoventry City2 January 2020[41]
2 September 2019DFTom HolmesRoeselareEnd of Season[43]
20 September 2019DFAkin OdimayoHungerford Town20 October 2019[45]
25 September 2019GKMyles RobertsBognor Regis Town[46]
28 September 2019GKJames HoldenBognor Regis Town[47]
4 October 2019GKJames HoldenBracknell Town[49]
12 November 2019DFRamarni Medford-SmithTorquay United1 January 2020[54]
12 November 2019FWBen HouseDagenham & Redbridge1 January 2020[54]
7 December 2019DFGabriel OshoYeovil Town4 January 2020[59]
21 January 2020GKLuke SouthwoodHamilton AcademicalEnd of Season[69]
30 January 2020FWBen HouseDagenham & RedbridgeEnd of Season[70]
31 January 2020GKVito MannoneEsbjerg fBEnd of Season[74][88]
31 January 2020FWMarc McNultyHibernianEnd of Season[75]
8 February 2020MFFemi AzeezBracknell Town6 March 2020[77]
11 February 2020FWAdam LiddleDerry City30 June 2020[78]
14 February 2020DFAndre BurleyWaterford30 June 2020[79][80]
14 February 2020DFAkin OdimayoWaterford30 June 2020[79][80]

Released
Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date
8 July 2019[13]DFDarren SidoelArda Kardzhali8 August 2019[100]
31 July 2019[22]MFDavid MeylerRetired30 August 2019[101]
30 June 2020[94]GKLiam Driscoll
30 June 2020GKVito MannoneAS Monaco11 September 2020[102]
30 June 2020[94]DFLexus BeedenWelling United3 October 2020
30 June 2020[94]DFMarcel Elva-FountaineBurnley U2317 August 2020[103]
30 June 2020[94]DFRamarni Medford-SmithMarlow19 September 2020
30 June 2020[94]DFRoberto NditiBracknell Town12 September 2020
30 June 2020[94]DFEmmanuel Obamakinwa
30 June 2020[94]DFAkin OdimayoSwindon Town18 August 2020[104]
30 June 2020[94]DFAndre BurleyWycombe Wanderers29 September 2020[105]
30 June 2020[94]MFWerick Caetano
30 June 2020[94]MFPedro NevesCartagena10 August 2020[106]
30 June 2020[94]MFEthan ColemanBrackley Town19 September 2020[107]
30 June 2020[94]MFTyler FrostCrawley Town1 August 2020[108]
30 June 2020MFAdrian PopaVoluntari16 October 2020[109]
30 June 2020[92]FWDanny LoaderPorto20 August 2020[110]
30 June 2020[94]FWAdam LiddleChelmsford City29 July 2020[111]
30 June 2020[94]FWBen HouseEastleigh12 August 2020[112]
31 July 2020[97]DFTyler BlackettNottingham Forest15 August 2020[113]
31 July 2020[114]DFGabriel OshoLuton Town18 November 2020[115]
31 July 2020[97]DFJordan ObitaOxford United9 November 2020[116]
31 July 2020[97]DFChris GunterCharlton Athletic8 October 2020[117]
31 July 2020[97]MFGarath McClearyWycombe Wanderers4 November 2020[118]
31 July 2020[97]MFCharlie AdamDundee15 September 2020[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 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[lower-alpha 1] 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[lower-alpha 2] 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[lower-alpha 3] 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[lower-alpha 4] FW (1996-02-11)11 February 1996 (aged 24) Paris Saint-Germain 2016[139] 2023[48] 100 31
23 Sone Aluko[lower-alpha 5] 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[lower-alpha 6] 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
  1. 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.
  2. Garath McCleary was born in Oxford, England, but qualified to represent Jamaica and made his international debut for Jamaica in February 2013.
  3. Michael Olise qualifies to represent England, Nigeria and France, making his international debut for France U18 in June 2019 at the 2019 Toulon Tournament.
  4. Yakou Méïte was born in Paris, France, but qualified to represent the Ivory Coast, representing the Ivory Coast at U17, U20 and U23 level.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

No. Pos. Nation Player
7 FW  GAM Modou Barrow (to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
15 FW  ENG Danny Loader
20 GK  POR João Virgínia (loan return to Everton)[66]
22 DF  ENG Teddy Howe (to Blackpool)[73]
23 FW  USA Andrija Novakovich (to Frosinone)[42]
25 MF  ROU Adrian Popa
35 DF  ENG Akin Odimayo
36 DF  ENG Ramarni Medford-Smith
37 MF  ENG Tyler Frost
39 MF  IRL Josh Barrett (to Bristol Rovers)[65]
41 MF  ENG Ethan Coleman
42 DF  SKN Andre Burley
45 FW  SCO Ben House
No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK  ENG Adam Desbois (to Brighton & Hove Albion)[27]
— GK  ENG Myles Roberts (to Watford)[71]
— GK  AUS Liam Driscoll
— GK  ITA Vito Mannone
— DF  ENG Lexus Beeden
— DF  ENG Marcel Elva-Fountaine
— DF  ENG Roberto Nditi
— DF  ENG Emmanuel Obamakinwa
— MF  BRA Werick Caetano
— MF  BRA Pedro Neves
— FW  ENG Adam Liddle
— FW  ENG Jack Nolan (to Walsall)[68]

Friendlies
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]
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]
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"
16 July 2019 Malaga B 0–0 Reading Marbella, Spain
9:00 BST (UTC+1) Report Stadium: Marbella Football Center
16 July 2019 Extremadura 0–1 Reading Marbella, Spain
18:30 BST (UTC+1) Report Loader  60' (pen.) Stadium: Marbella Football Center
20 July 2019 Lincoln City 1–0 Reading Marbella, Spain
11:00 CEST Anderson  88' Report Stadium: Marbella Football Center
20 July 2019 Granada 1–0 Reading Marbella, Spain
18:30 BST (UTC+1) Azeez  79' Report Stadium: Estadio Municipal de Marbella
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
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
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
10 June 2020 Chelsea 1–0 Reading Cobham
BST (UTC+1) Pedro Report Stadium: Cobham Training Centre
Attendance: 0
Note: Match behind closed doors
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
22 June 2020 Reading 2–1 Oxford United Reading
BST (UTC+1) McCleary
Loader
Baldock 		Report Woodburn Stadium: Bearwood Park

U23
6 July 2019 Salisbury 1–0 Reading U23 Salisbury
15:00 BST (UTC+1) D.Young  84' Report Stadium: Raymond McEnhill Stadium
17 July 2019 Tooting & Mitcham United 3–2 Reading U23 Morden, London
BST (UTC+1) Stadium: Imperial Fields
27 July 2019 Reading U23 3–0 QPR
BST (UTC+1) A.Liddle
27 July 2019 Olympiacos U19 v Reading U23 West Bridgford
13:00 BST (UTC+1) Stadium: Nottingham Forest Training Centre
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
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
Main article: 2019–20 EFL 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]

Result summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
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
Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
GroundHAHAAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHHAAHAAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAH
ResultLLWDWLLLDLLWDWWLLWLDDWWWWDLDLDDLWLLWWDLLWDWLLL
Position24221715111617202021222020191718181818181816151414141615151516161516161614141516141313141514
Updated to match(es) played on 22 July 2020. Source: 11v11
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed

Results
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
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]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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
Main article: 2019–20 EFL Cup
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
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
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
Main article: 2019–20 FA Cup
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]
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
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
4 February 2020 Fourth Round Reply 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
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 TotalChampionshipFA CupLeague Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Sam Walker 50004010
2 DF Chris Gunter 21018+201000
4 DF Michael Morrison 48243+12201+10
5 DF Matt Miazga 24219+123010
6 DF Liam Moore 44140+310010
8 MF Andy Rinomhota 45228+914+1130
9 FW Sam Baldock 28612+1251+110+20
10 MF John Swift 45640+16200+20
11 DF Jordan Obita 26314+723+1110
12 MF Garath McCleary 2412+1713+2000
14 MF Ovie Ejaria 393363101+10
16 DF Tom McIntyre 1409+102020
17 DF Andy Yiadom 2512411000
18 FW Lucas Boyé 2425+140212+11
19 FW Yakou Méïté 451732+8133222
20 MF Felipe Araruna 302+100000
21 MF Michael Olise 23013+603010
23 FW Sone Aluko 600+201+3000
24 DF Tyler Blackett 22016+401010
25 FW Ayub Masika 600+500+1000
26 MF Charlie Adam 2728+1322+1030
27 DF Omar Richards 34123+504120
29 MF Pelé 34126+511+1010
31 FW Lucas João 19612+760000
33 GK Rafael Cabral 4604401010
34 DF Gabriel Osho 804+101+1010
46 DF Jeriel Dorsett 10000+1000
47 FW George Pușcaș 421430+812211+11
Players who appeared for Reading but left during the season:
7 FW Modou Barrow 10100000
15 FW Danny Loader 1211+602+111+10
20 GK João Virgínia 30200010
22 DF Teddy Howe 50003020
23 FW Andrija Novakovich 100+100000
35 DF Akin Odimayo 10000010
36 DF Ramarni Medford-Smith 10000+1000
39 MF Josh Barrett 722+300022
42 DF Andre Burley 30002+1000
45 FW Ben House 10000+1000

Goal scorers
Place Position Nation Number Name Championship FA Cup League Cup Total
1FW19Yakou Méïté132217
2FW47George Pușcaș121114
3FW31Lucas João6006
MF10John Swift6006
FW9Sam Baldock5106
6MF14Ovie Ejaria3003
DF11Jordan Obita2103
8DF4Michael Morrison2002
MF26Charlie Adam2002
DF5Matt Miazga2002
MF8Andy Rinomhota1102
FW18Lucas Boyé0112
MF39Josh Barrett0022
13DF17Andy Yiadom1001
MF12Garath McCleary1001
MF29Pelé1001
DF6Liam Moore1001
FW15Danny Loader0101
DF27Omar Richards0101
Own goal1001
Total 599673

Clean sheets
Place Position Nation Number Name Championship FA Cup League Cup Total
1GK33Rafael Cabral130013
2GK1Sam Walker0101
TOTALS 131014

Disciplinary record
Number Nation Position Name Championship FA Cup League Cup Total
2DFChris Gunter20000020
4DFMichael Morrison50000050
5DFMatt Miazga21000021
6DFLiam Moore50000050
8MFAndy Rinomhota40200060
9FWSam Baldock20000020
10MFJohn Swift61001071
11DFJordan Obita30000030
14MFOvie Ejaria30000030
16DFTom McIntyre10210031
17DFAndy Yiadom80000080
18FWLucas Boyé30000030
19FWYakou Méïté51101071
23FWSone Aluko10000010
24DFTyler Blackett20000020
26MFCharlie Adam40001050
27DFOmar Richards30100040
29MFPelé70000070
31FWLucas João10000010
33GKRafael Cabral10000010
34DFGabriel Osho10100020
47FWGeorge Pușcaș50000050
Players away on loan:
Players who left Reading during the season:
22DFTeddy Howe00100010
Total 7437130844

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
Player of the season[96]
#NationPositionPlayer
1GKRafael Cabral

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