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Deutsch2022–23 Reading F.C. season
| 2022–23 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Dai Yongge and Dai Xiuli (majority) | |||
| Manager | Paul Ince (until 11 April) Noel Hunt (Interim) (from 11 April) | |||
| Stadium | Select Car Leasing Stadium | |||
| Championship | 22nd (relegated) | |||
| FA Cup | Fourth Round vs Manchester United | |||
| EFL Cup | First Round vs Stevenage | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Tom Ince (9) Andy Carroll (9) All: Tom Ince (9) Andy Carroll (9) | |||
| Highest home attendance | 21,919 vs Wigan Athletic (29 April 2023) | |||
| Lowest home attendance | 4,230 vs Stevenage (17 August 2022) | |||
| Average home league attendance | 13,449 (29 April 2023) | |||
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The 2022–23 season was Reading's 152nd year in existence and tenth consecutive season in the Championship,[1] and covers the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
Season review[edit]
Pre-season[edit]
On 16 May, Paul Ince was confirmed as Reading's permanent manager,[2] with Mark Bowen also returning to the club as Head of Football Operations.[3]
On 26 May, West Bromwich Albion announced the signing of John Swift.[4]
On 30 May, Reading confirmed that the squad would return for pre-season training on 20 June, with the squad spending a week training at St George's Park National Football Centre before taking part in a series of pre-season friendlies.[5] The following day, 31 May, Reading announced their first pre-season friendly, a trip to Plough Lane to face AFC Wimbledon on 14 July.[6]
On 6 June, Reading announced that they would end their week-long training camp at St George's Park National Football Centre, with a behind-closed-doors friendly against Benfica.[7]
On 8 June, Reading announced a home friendly against West Ham United at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on 16 July, and a behind-closed-doors friendly against Maidenhead United on 12 July at their Bearwood Park training ground.[8]
On 15 June, Reading announced a friendly against Brighton & Hove Albion was announced the same day, to be played at 3pm, 23 July at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, whilst a behind-closed-doors friendly against Colchester United was also announced for 2 July.
On 21 June, Stoke City announced the signing of Josh Laurent.[9]
On 23 June, the EFL Championship scheduled was released for the season, with Reading starting their season with an away trip to Blackpool on 30 July and ending the season with an away trip to Huddersfield Town on 6 May 2023.[10] The following day, Cardiff City announced the signing of Andy Rinomhota.[11]
On 8 July, Reading confirmed that Andy Yiadom had been appointed as the clubs new Club Captain.[12]
Transfers and contracts[edit]
On 20 May, Reading confirmed that they had offered new contracts to Tom Holmes, Josh Laurent, Andy Rinomhota, Femi Azeez and Andy Yiadom, whilst also confirming the departure of loanees Danny Drinkwater, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Baba Rahman, Tom Ince and Karl Hein. Additionally the club confirmed that Terell Thomas, Brandon Barker, Ørjan Nyland, Felipe Araruna, Alen Halilović and Marc McNulty would leave the club upon the expiry of their contract at the end of June and the contract discussions where on going with Junior Hoilett, Michael Morrison and John Swift. Reading also offered new professional contracts to under-23 players Nelson Abbey, Jeriel Dorsett, Imari Samuels, Claudio Osorio, Kian Leavy, Rashawn Scott, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan and Nahum Melvin-Lambert, and to under-18 players Mamadi Camara, Jahmari Clarke, Tyrell Ashcroft and Louie Holzman. Pro terms where also offered to Hamid Abdel Salam, Sam Paul, Matthew Rowley and Benjamin Purcell, with Ajani Giscombe, Harvey Maudner and David Nyarko also having their contracts extended for an additional year. The club also confirmed the departure of Ethan Bristow, James Holden, Lynford Sackey and Malachi Talent-Aryeetey while Jordan Addo-Antoine.[13]
On 15 June, the EFL released the Retained List for each club, which confirmed contract renewals for Jahmari Clarke, Tyrell Ashcroft, Louie Holzman, Harvey Collins, Hamid Abdel-Salam, Sam Paul, Matt Rowley, Benjamin Purcell, Jeriel Dorsett and Kian Leavy.[14]
On 17 June, Tom Holmes and Andy Yiadom both signed a new three-year contracts with Reading.[15][16]
On 19 June, Reading announced their first signing of the summer, with Joe Lumley signing on loan from Middlesbrough for the season.[17] The following day, 20 June, during a pre-season interview with him, Reading confirmed that they had triggered a clause in Jeriel Dorsett's contract that would extend his stay with Reading until the summer of 2023.[18]
On 21 June, Reading announced the signing of Tom Ince to a three-year contract beginning 1 July once his Stoke City contract expires.[19]
On 22 June, Reading announced the signings of Michael Craig and John Clarke to the U23 team, whilst confirming new contracts had been signed with Michael Stickland, Louie Holzman, Kian Leavy and Jeriel Dorsett.[20]
On 24 June, Reading announced that Mamadi Camará, Rashawn Scott, Nelson Abbey, Matt Rowley, Sam Paul, Benjamin Purcell and Claudio Osorio had all signed new contracts with the club for the 2022-23 season.[21]
On 27 June, Reading announced the signing of Dean Bouzanis from Sutton United to a three-year contract.[22]
On 1 July, Tottenham Hotspur announced that Tyrell Ashcroft had joined their academy.[23]
On 2 July, Reading confirmed that Femi Azeez had signed a new contract with the club until the summer 2024, whilst Nahum Melvin-Lambert and Hamid Abdel Salam had also both signed new contract with the club for the 2022–23 season.[24]
On 5 July, Reading confirmed that both Junior Hoilett and Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan had signed new contracts with Reading, Hoilett until the summer of 2023 and Ehibhatiomhan the summer of 2024.[25]
On 7 July, Reading confirmed that Jahmari Clarke had signed a new contract with the club.[26] The following day, 8 July, Reading announced the signing of Tyrese Fornah on a season-long loan deal from Nottingham Forest.[27]
On 12 July, Reading announced the season-long loan signing of Jeff Hendrick from Newcastle United.[28] The following day, 13 July, Reading announced the return of Shane Long on a one-year contract after he'd left Southampton earlier in the summer.[29]
On 20 July, Reading announced the signing of Sam Hutchinson to a two-year contract, after he'd impressed on trial following the expiration of his Sheffield Wednesday contract at the end of June 2022.[30] The following day, 21 July, Tom Holmes was confirmed as Readings Vice-Captain for the season, behind Captain Andy Yiadom.[31]
On 22 July, Luke Southwood joined Cheltenham Town on a season-long loan deal.[32]
On 29 July, Reading announced the signing of Nesta Guinness-Walker to a one-year contract after impressing on trial following the expiration of his AFC Wimbledon contract at the end of the previous season.[33] Later the same day, Reading announced the signing of Mamadou Loum on a season-long loan deal from Porto.[34]
July[edit]
Reading started the season with an away match against Blackpool, where an early goal from Callum Connolly gave the hosts all three points.[Report 1]
August[edit]
On 5 August, Jeriel Dorsett joined Kilmarnock on a season-long loan deal.[35] The following day, 6 August, Reading hosted Cardiff City at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Reading went behind in the 4th minute after Callum O'Dowda netted for the visitors, but then a penalty in the 27th minute from Shane Long saw the teams even at the break. In the second half a strike from Tom Ince secured all three points for Reading.[Report 2]
On 19 August, Reading announced that Ayyuba Jambang, Ethan Burnett, Josh Green and Adrian Akande had all joined the U21s set up.[36]
On 25 August, Reading confirmed that George Pușcaș had joined Genoa on a season-long loan deal.[37] The following day, 26 August, Reading announced the signing of Naby Sarr to a four-year contract after a successful trial period.[38]
On 31 August, Reading confirmed the return of Baba Rahman on loan from Chelsea for the season.[39]
September[edit]
On 8 September, manager Paul Ince was nominated for EFL Championship Manager of the Month for August.[40]
On 9 September, Readings away trip to Watford, scheduled for 10 September, was postponed after the EFL postponed all football fixtures from 9 – 11 September as a mark of respect following the death of Elizabeth II the previous day.[41]
On 12 September, Reading announced that Nahum Melvin-Lambert had signed for Hemel Hempstead Town on a one-month youth loan deal.[42] Later the same day, Reading confirmed that their postponed match against Watford from 9 September, would now be played at 19:45 on 8 November.[43]
On 13 September, Reading confirmed the singing of Amadou Mbengue on a short-term contract until January 2023 after training with the club since leaving Metz during the summer and that Abraham Kanu had also signed his first professional club with the club.[44] The following day, 14 September, Ethan Burnett joined Havant & Waterlooville on loan until January 2023.[45] On 15 September, Andy Carroll returned to the club, signing a 4-month contract with the club, until January 2023.[46]
On 30 September, Reading announced the signing of Lui Bradbury on a free transfer to their Under-21 set-up, after he'd left Leeds United during the summer, whilst Benjamin Purcell joined Hartley Wintney on a one-month loan deal and David Nyarko joined Thatcham Town on a month-long work experience placement.[47]
October[edit]
On 29 October, Reading announced that Jahmari Clarke had joined Woking on a month-long youth loan deal.[48]
December[edit]
On 14 December, Reading recalled Benjamin Purcell from his loan with Hartley Wintney, and immediately loaned him to Farnborough.[49]
January[edit]
On 10 January, Andy Carroll signed a contract extension with Reading, keeping at the club until the summer of 2024.[50]
On 13 January, Reading announced that Amadou Mbengue had extended his contract with the club until the end of the season, with a view to a further extension.[51]
On 24 January, Jökull Andrésson returned to Exeter City on an emergency-loan deal, and Ben Purcell extended his loan deal at Farnborough for an additional month.[52]
On 30 January, Reading announced the signing of Cesare Casadei from Chelsea on loan for the remainder of the season.[53]
On 31 January, after his emergency-loan to Exeter City ended, Jökull Andrésson joined Stevenage on loan for the remainder of the season.[54] On the same day, Jahmari Clarke joined Forest Green Rovers on loan for the remainder of the season.[55]
February[edit]
On 3 February, Nahum Melvin-Lambert joined Weymouth on a one-month loan deal, with David Nyarko joining him at Weymouth on a work experience deal.[56]
On 8 February, Kian Leavy joined Shelbourne on loan until the summer transfer window.[57]
On 15 February, Reading announced the signing of Matthew Carson following a successful trial, and Benjamin Purcell was recalled from his loan deal with Farnborough.[58]
On 21 February, Matt Rowley joined Bognor Regis Town on loan until 23 April.[59]
On 22 February, Benjamin Purcell joined Kingstonian on loan for the remainder of the season,[60] whilst Claudio Osorio joined Cobh Ramblers on loan until the end of June.[61]
March[edit]
On 1 March, there were reports that the team were facing another six-point deduction for breaching profitability and sustainability rules.[62]
April[edit]
On 4 April, the club and the EFL confirmed that the club had failed to satisfy a business plan agreed after a historical breach of the EFL’s Profit and Sustainability limits. As a result, they received a six-point deduction.[63] The sanction meant that they were just one point above the relegation zone. It was their second points deduction after the club were docked six points during the 2021–22 season.
On 11 April, Paul Ince's contract as First Team Manager was terminated, with Under-21 Manager Noel Hunt appointed as Interim Manager until the end of the season.[64]
May[edit]
On 4 May, Huddersfield Town's victory over Sheffield United confirmed Reading's relegation to League One. It would be the Royals' first time in the third division in 21 years.
On 17 May, Reading announced an update on out of contract players for the upcoming season, with Scott Dann, Luke Southwood, Shane Long, Liam Moore, Lucas João and Dejan Tetek all departing when their contracts expire at the end of June, whilst Nesta Guinness-Walker had a clause activated in his contract that will see him part of the squad for the 2023–24 season. Additionally, Yakou Meite had been offered a new contract, Amadou Mbengue had been offered a new two-year contract and Junior Hoilett a new one-year contract. From the U21 squad, Coniah Boyce-Clarke had been offered a three-year contract, and John Clarke had been offered a new one-year contract, whist Hamid Abdel-Salam, Adrian Akande, Harvey Collins, Matt Rowley and Michael Stickland all had clauses in their contracts triggered for the 2023–24 season. Matthew Carson and Jeriel Dorsett where also offered new contract. Meanwhile, Lui Bradbury, Ethan Burnett, Josh Green, Nahum Melvin-Lambert, Kian Leavy, Claudio Osorio and Rashawn Scott would all leave the club at the end of their contract. The club also offered first professional contract with the club to Harvey Maudner, Jacob Borgnis, Tom Norcott, Caylan Vickers, Jeremiah Okine-Peters and Basil Tuma, whilst David Nyarko, Ryley Campbell, Kyle Daniel-Spray, Harrison Furlong, Louis Hutchings, Troy Murray, Zion Nditi and Aston Greaver would all leave the club.[65]
June[edit]
On 11 June, Qatar Stars League club Al-Markhiya announced the signing of Naby Sarr.[66]
On 21 June, with the opening of the Transfer Window, Reading confirmed that George Pușcaș had left the club join Genoa for an undisclosed fee, paid to the club in instalments and that Yakou Méïté had turned down a new contract with the club.[67][68]
On 27 June, Reading confirmed that Tom Ince had left the club to sign for Watford for an undisclosed fee.[69]
Transfers[edit]
- For those players released or contract ended before the start of this season, see 2021–22 Reading F.C. season.
In[edit]
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 June 2022† | FW |  | Tom Ince | Stoke City | Free | [19] |
| 22 June 2022† | DF |  | John Clarke | Port Vale | Free | [20] |
| 22 June 2022 | MF |  | Michael Craig | Unattached | Free | [20] |
| 27 June 2022† | GK |  | Dean Bouzanis | Sutton United | Free | [22] |
| 13 July 2022 | FW | | Shane Long | Unattached | Free | [29] |
| 20 July 2022 | DF | | Sam Hutchinson | Unattached | Free | [30] |
| 29 July 2022 | DF | | Nesta Guinness-Walker | Unattached | Free | [33] |
| 19 August 2022 | DF | | Ayyuba Jambang | Unattached | Free | [36] |
| 19 August 2022 | MF | | Ethan Burnett | Unattached | Free | [36] |
| 19 August 2022 | MF | | Josh Green | Unattached | Free | [36] |
| 19 August 2022 | FW |  | Adrian Akande | Unattached | Free | [36] |
| 26 August 2022 | DF |  | Naby Sarr | Unattached | Free | [38] |
| 13 September 2022 | MF |  | Amadou Mbengue | Unattached | Free | [44] |
| 15 September 2022 | FW | | Andy Carroll | Unattached | Free | [46] |
| 30 September 2022 | FW | | Lui Bradbury | Unattached | Free | [47] |
| 15 February 2023 | DF | | Matthew Carson | Unattached | Free | [58] |
- † Transfers announced on the above date, but was not finalised until 1 July 2022 as free agents.
Loans in[edit]
| Start date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 June 2022 | GK | | Joe Lumley | Middlesbrough | End of Season | [17] |
| 8 July 2022 | MF | | Tyrese Fornah | Nottingham Forest | End of Season | [27] |
| 12 July 2022 | MF | | Jeff Hendrick | Newcastle United | End of Season | [28] |
| 29 July 2022 | MF | | Mamadou Loum | Porto | End of Season | [34] |
| 31 August 2022 | DF |  | Baba Rahman | Chelsea | End of Season | [39] |
| 30 January 2023 | MF |  | Cesare Casadei | Chelsea | End of Season | [53] |
Out[edit]
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2023 | DF | | Naby Sarr | Al-Markhiya | Undisclosed | [66] |
| 21 June 2023 | FW |  | George Pușcaș | Genoa | Undisclosed | [67] |
| 27 June 2023 | FW | | Tom Ince | Watford | Undisclosed | [69] |
Loans out[edit]
| Start date | Position | Nationality | Name | To | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2022 | GK |  | Luke Southwood | Cheltenham Town | End of season | [32] |
| 5 August 2022 | DF | | Jeriel Dorsett | Kilmarnock | End of season | [35] |
| 25 August 2022 | FW | | George Pușcaș | Genoa | End of season | [37] |
| 12 September 2022 | FW | | Nahum Melvin-Lambert | Hemel Hempstead Town | 9 October 2022 | [42] |
| 14 September 2022 | MF | | Ethan Burnett | Havant & Waterlooville | January 2023 | [45] |
| 30 September 2022 | MF |  | Benjamin Purcell | Hartley Wintney | 14 December 2022 | [47][49] |
| 30 September 2022 | FW | | David Nyarko | Thatcham Town | 30 October 2022 | [47] |
| 29 October 2022 | FW |  | Jahmari Clarke | Woking | 29 November 2022 | [48] |
| 14 December 2022 | MF | | Benjamin Purcell | Farnborough | 15 February 2023 | [49][52][58] |
| 24 January 2023 | GK |  | Jökull Andrésson | Exeter City | 31 January 2023 | [52] |
| 31 January 2023 | GK | | Jökull Andrésson | Stevenage | End of season | [54] |
| 31 January 2023 | FW | | Jahmari Clarke | Forest Green Rovers | End of season | [55] |
| 3 February 2023 | FW | | Nahum Melvin-Lambert | Weymouth | 3 March 2023 | [56] |
| 3 February 2023 | FW | | David Nyarko | Weymouth | Work experience | [56] |
| 8 February 2023 | MF | | Kian Leavy | Shelbourne | End of season | [57] |
| 21 February 2023 | GK | | Matt Rowley | Bognor Regis Town | 23 April 2023 | [59] |
| 22 February 2023 | MF | | Benjamin Purcell | Kingstonian | End of season | [60] |
| 22 February 2023 | MF | | Claudio Osorio | Cobh Ramblers | End of season | [61] |
Released[edit]
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | Joined | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2023 | GK | | Coniah Boyce-Clarke | New Contract | 10 August 2023 | [65][70] |
| 30 June 2023 | GK | | Luke Southwood | Cheltenham Town | 11 July 2023 | [65][71] |
| 30 June 2023 | DF | | Kyle Daniel-Spray | Thatcham Town | 25 September 2023 | [65][72] |
| 30 June 2023 | DF | | Scott Dann | [65] | ||
| 30 June 2023 | DF | | Jeriel Dorsett | New Contract | 11 July 2023 | [65][73] |
| 30 June 2023 | DF | | Zion Nditi | Aldershot Town | [65] | |
| 30 June 2023 | DF | | Liam Moore | Northampton Town | 13 February 2024 | [65][74] |
| 30 June 2023 | MF | | Ethan Burnett | Aldershot Town | 1 August 2023 | [65][75] |
| 30 June 2023 | MF | | Ryley Campbell | Harrow Borough | [65] | |
| 30 June 2023 | MF | | Harrison Furlong | North Leigh | [65] | |
| 30 June 2023 | MF | | Josh Green | Hanley Town | [65] | |
| 30 June 2023 | MF | | Louis Hutchings | Aldershot Town | [65] | |
| 30 June 2023 | MF | | Troy Murray | Binfield | [65] | |
| 30 June 2023 | MF | | Claudio Osorio | [65] | ||
| 30 June 2023 | MF | | Rashawn Scott | [65] | ||
| 30 June 2023 | MF | | Kian Leavy | St Patrick's Athletic | 6 July 2023 | [65][76] |
| 30 June 2023 | MF | | Amadou Mbengue | New Contract | 19 July 2023 | [65][77] |
| 30 June 2023 | MF |  | Dejan Tetek | Aldershot Town | 20 October 2023 | [65][78] |
| 30 June 2023 | FW |  | Lucas João | Shanghai Port | 28 July 2023 | [65][79] |
| 30 June 2023 | FW |  | Junior Hoilett | Vancouver Whitecaps | 14 September 2023 | [65][80] |
| 30 June 2023 | FW | | Lui Bradbury | CD Almuñécar City | 25 August 2023 | [65][81] |
| 30 June 2023 | FW | | Aston Greaver | Bedfont Sports | [65] | |
| 30 June 2023 | FW |  | Nahum Melvin-Lambert | Weymouth | 11 August 2023 | [65][82] |
| 30 June 2023 | FW | | David Nyarko | Harrow Borough | [65] | |
| 30 June 2023 | FW | | Shane Long | Retired | [65] | |
| 30 June 2023 | FW |  | Yakou Méïté | Cardiff City | 7 July 2023 | [65][83] |
Trial[edit]
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | Last club | Date to | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2022 | DF | | Mark Chidi | West Bromwich Albion | ||
| June 2022 | MF | | Ethan Burnett | Southampton | ||
| June 2022 | MF | | Michael Craig | Tottenham Hotspur | 22 June 2022 | [20] |
| June 2022 | FW | | Tristan Abldeen-Goodridge | Aston Villa | [84] | |
| 1 July 2022 | DF | | Sam Hutchinson | Sheffield Wednesday | 20 July 2022 | [85][30] |
| 1 July 2022 | DF | | Brandon Ormonde-Ottewill | Excelsior | [85] | |
| 1 July 2022 | DF |  | Julian Jeanvier | Brentford | July 2022 | [85][86] |
| 1 July 2022 | MF | | Massimo Luongo | Sheffield Wednesday | July 2022 | [87] |
| 1 July 2022 | MF | | Jacob Davenport | Blackburn Rovers | July 2022 | [86] |
| 1 July 2022 | MF | | Jodi Jones | Coventry City | July 2022 | [85][86] |
| 1 July 2022 | MF | | Josh Murphy | Cardiff City | July 2022 | [85][86] |
| 1 July 2022 | MF | | Grant Ward | Blackpool | July 2022 | [85][86] |
| 1 July 2022 | FW | | Connor Wickham | Milton Keynes Dons | July 2022 | [85][88][86] |
| 15 July 2022 | DF | | Nesta Guinness-Walker | AFC Wimbledon | 29 July 2022 | [86][33] |
| 15 July 2022 | MF | | Yasin Ben El-Mhanni | Harrow Borough | [86] | |
| August 2022 | MF | | Amadou Mbengue | Metz | 13 September 2022 | [44] |
| September 2022 | DF | | Michael Hector | Fulham | [89] |
Squad[edit]
- As of match played 8 May 2023[90]
| No. | Name | Nationality | Position | Date of birth (Age) | Signed from | Signed in | Contract ends | Apps. | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||||||
| 1 | Joe Lumley | | GK | 15 February 1995 (aged 28) | on loan from Middlesbrough | 2022[17] | 2023[17] | 42 | 0 | |
| 21 | Dean Bouzanis | | GK | 2 October 1990 (aged 32) | Sutton United | 2022[22] | 2025[22] | 8 | 0 | |
| Luke Southwood[a] | | GK | 6 December 1997 (aged 25) | Academy | 2016[91] | 2023[92] | 30 | 0 | ||
| Defenders | ||||||||||
| 3 | Tom Holmes | | DF | 12 March 2000 (aged 23) | Academy | 2017 | 2025[15] | 117 | 1 | |
| 4 | Sam Hutchinson | | DF | 3 August 1989 (aged 33) | Unattached | 2022[30] | 2024[30] | 12 | 0 | |
| 5 | Tom McIntyre[b] | | DF | 6 November 1998 (aged 24) | Academy | 2016[91] | 2024[93] | 105 | 6 | |
| 6 | Scott Dann | | DF | 14 February 1987 (aged 36) | Unattached | 2021[94] | 2023[95] | 32 | 2 | |
| 12 | Baba Rahman | | DF | 2 July 1994 (aged 28) | loan from Chelsea | 2022[39] | 2023[39] | 49 | 0 | |
| 17 | Andy Yiadom[c] | | DF | 2 December 1991 (aged 31) | Barnsley | 2018[96] | 2025[16] | 174 | 4 | |
| 18 | Nesta Guinness-Walker | | DF | 14 September 1999 (aged 23) | Unattached | 2022[33] | 2024[65] | 30 | 0 | |
| 24 | Naby Sarr | | DF | 13 August 1993 (aged 29) | Unattached | 2022[38] | 2026[38] | 25 | 1 | |
| 26 | Liam Moore[d] | | DF | 31 January 1993 (aged 30) | Leicester City | 2016[97] | 2023[98] | 233 | 8 | |
| 30 | Kelvin Abrefa[e] | | DF | 9 December 2003 (aged 19) | Academy | 2020 | 2024[99] | 13 | 1 | |
| Midfielders | ||||||||||
| 8 | Jeff Hendrick | | MF | 31 January 1992 (aged 31) | on loan from Newcastle United | 2022[28] | 2023[28] | 46 | 4 | |
| 14 | Ovie Ejaria | | MF | 18 November 1997 (aged 25) | Liverpool | 2020[100] | 2024[100] | 127 | 9 | |
| 16 | Dejan Tetek[f] | | MF | 24 September 2002 (aged 20) | Academy | 2019 | 21 | 0 | ||
| 19 | Tyrese Fornah | | MF | 11 September 1999 (aged 23) | on loan from Nottingham Forest | 2022[27] | 2023[27] | 37 | 2 | |
| 20 | Cesare Casadei | | MF | 1 October 2003 (aged 19) | on loan from Chelsea | 2023[53] | 2023[53] | 15 | 1 | |
| 22 | Mamadou Loum | | MF | 30 December 1996 (aged 26) | on loan from Porto | 2022[34] | 2023[34] | 32 | 1 | |
| 27 | Amadou Mbengue | | MF | 5 January 2002 (aged 21) | Unattached | 2022[44] | 2023[51] | 28 | 2 | |
| 28 | Mamadi Camará |  | MF | 31 December 2003 (aged 19) | Feirense | 2020[101] | 2023[21] | 16 | 0 | |
| 36 | Michael Craig | | MF | 16 April 2003 (aged 20) | Unattached | 2022[20] | 5 | 0 | ||
| Forwards | ||||||||||
| 2 | Andy Carroll | | FW | 6 January 1989 (aged 34) | Unattached | 2022[46] | 2024[50] | 40 | 11 | |
| 7 | Shane Long | | FW | 22 January 1987 (aged 36) | Unattached | 2022[29] | 2023[29] | 235 | 56 | |
| 9 | Lucas João[g] | | FW | 4 September 1993 (aged 29) | Sheffield Wednesday | 2019[102] | 2023[102] | 119 | 45 | |
| 10 | Tom Ince | | FW | 30 January 1992 (aged 31) | Stoke City | 2022[19] | 2025[19] | 54 | 11 | |
| 11 | Yakou Méïté[h] | | FW | 11 February 1996 (aged 27) | Paris Saint-Germain | 2016[103] | 2023[104] | 165 | 47 | |
| 15 | Femi Azeez | | FW | 5 June 2001 (aged 20) | Wealdstone | 2019[105] | 2024[24] | 36 | 2 | |
| 23 | Junior Hoilett | | FW | 5 June 1990 (aged 32) | Unattached | 2021[106] | 2023[25] | 62 | 4 | |
| 35 | Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan | | FW | 23 April 2002 (aged 21) | Academy | 2021 | 2024[25] | 10 | 2 | |
| 39 | Jahmari Clarke[i] | | FW | 17 August 2003 (aged 19) | Academy | 2020 | [26] | 14 | 2 | |
| U21 | ||||||||||
| 25 | Jökull Andrésson | | GK | 25 August 2001 (aged 21) | Academy | 2018[107] | 2024[108] | 0 | 0 | |
| 31 | Coniah Boyce-Clarke[j] | | GK | 1 March 2003 (aged 20) | Academy | 2019 | [109] | 1 | 0 | |
| 32 | Nelson Abbey | | DF | 28 August 2003 (aged 19) | Academy | 2019 | 2023[21] | 5 | 0 | |
| 33 | John Clarke | | DF | 24 April 2004 (aged 19) | Port Vale | 2022[20] | 4 | 0 | ||
| 34 | Louie Holzman | | DF | 16 November 2003 (aged 19) | Academy | 2020 | 2023[20] | 2 | 0 | |
| 38 | Michael Stickland | | DF | 24 August 2002 (aged 20) | Academy | 2020 | 2024[65] | 3 | 0 | |
| 40 | Rashawn Scott | | MF | 22 March 2004 (aged 19) | Unattached | 2021[110] | 2023[21] | 1 | 0 | |
| 42 | Nahum Melvin-Lambert | [k] | FW | 21 October 2002 (aged 20) | Academy | 2019 | 2023[24] | 3 | 0 | |
| 43 | Hamid Abdel-Salam | | MF | 19 October 2003 (aged 19) | Academy | 2020 | 2024[65] | 0 | 0 | |
| 44 | Sam Paul | | DF | 12 January 2004 (aged 19) | Academy | 2020 | 2023[21] | 0 | 0 | |
| 45 | Benjamin Purcell | | MF | 25 August 2004 (aged 18) | Academy | 2020 | 2023[21] | 0 | 0 | |
| 46 | Jack Senga |  | DF | 27 January 2004 (aged 19) | Academy | 2020 | 2024[99] | 1 | 0 | |
| 48 | Basil Tuma |  [l] | FW | 24 April 2005 (aged 18) | Academy | 2021 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Harvey Collins | | GK | 5 November 2002 (aged 20) | Academy | 2019 | 2024[65] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Matt Rowley | | GK | 12 August 2002 (aged 20) | Academy | 2020 | 2024[65] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Kacper Kowalczyk |  | GK | 18 September 2001 (aged 21) | Stal Rzeszów | 2022 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Matthew Carson | | DF | 17 October 2002 (aged 20) | Unattached | 2023[58] | 2023[58] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Ayyuba Jambang | | DF | 16 October 2004 (aged 18) | Unattached | 2022[36] | 0 | 0 | |||
| Ethan Burnett | | MF | 2 November 2001 (aged 21) | Unattached | 2022[36] | 0 | 0 | |||
| Josh Green | | MF | Unattached | 2022[36] | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Lewis Hutchings | | MF | 22 July 2002 (aged 20) | Academy | 2021 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Adrian Akande | | FW | 22 October 2003 (aged 19) | Unattached | 2022[36] | 2024[65] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Lui Bradbury | | FW | 12 July 2004 (aged 18) | Unattached | 2022[47] | 0 | 0 | |||
| David Nyarko | | FW | 7 October 2002 (aged 20) | Academy | 2020 | 2023[13] | 0 | 0 | ||
| U18 | ||||||||||
| Tom Norcott | | GK | 3 January 2005 (aged 18) | Academy | 2021 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Boyd Beacroft | | DF | 22 November 2005 (aged 17) | Academy | 2021 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Kyle Daniel-Spray | | DF | 11 December 2004 (aged 18) | Academy | 2020 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Abraham Kanu | | DF | 3 July 2005 (aged 17) | Academy | 2021 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Zion Nditi | | DF | Academy | 2021 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Jacob Hammond-Chambers-Borgnis | | MF | 5 May 2003 (aged 20) | Academy | 2021 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Ryley Campbell | | MF | 29 December 2003 (aged 19) | Academy | 2021 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Harrison Furlong | | MF | 24 August 2003 (aged 19) | Academy | 2021 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Ajani Giscombe | | MF | 12 May 2004 (aged 18) | Academy | 2021 | 2023[13] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Troy Murray | | MF | 6 November 2002 (aged 20) | Academy | 2021 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Caylan Vickers | | MF | 22 December 2004 (aged 18) | Academy | 2021 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Ashton Greaver | | FW | 19 August 2004 (aged 18) | Academy | 2021 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Harvey Maudner | | FW | 7 October 2003 (aged 19) | Academy | 2020 | 2023[13] | 0 | 0 | ||
| Jeremiah Okine-Peters | | FW | Academy | 2021 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Out on loan | ||||||||||
| 29 | Jeriel Dorsett | | DF | 4 May 2002 (aged 21) | Academy | 2019[111] | 2023[18] | 2 | 0 | |
| 37 | Kian Leavy | | MF | 21 March 2002 (aged 21) | Academy | 2019 | 2023[20] | 2 | 0 | |
| 41 | Claudio Osorio | | MF | 26 September 2002 (aged 20) | Academy | 2019 | 2023[21] | 2 | 0 | |
| 47 | George Pușcaș | | FW | 8 April 1996 (aged 27) | Inter Milan | 2019[112] | 2024[112] | 91 | 20 | |
| Left during the season | ||||||||||
- ^ Luke Southwood was born in Oxford, England, but qualified to represent Northern Ireland, and made his international debut for Northern Ireland in March 2022, having previously played for England at U20 level.
- ^ Tom McIntyre was born in Reading, England, but qualified to represent Scotland, representing them at U17, U20 and U21 level.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Liam Moore was born in Loughborough, England, but qualified to represent Jamaica, and made his international debut for Jamaica in March 2021.
- ^ Kelvin Abrefa was born in Italy to Ghanaian parents, going on to make his debut for Ghana U20 in June 2022.
- ^ Dejan Tetek was born in Oxford, England to Serbian parents, making his debut for England U18 in 2019, before switching to represent Serbia at U19 in 2022 and U21 in 2021.
- ^ Lucas João was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and represented Portugal twice in Friendly matches in 2015, before switching international allegiances to Angola in 2022, making his debut for against Guinea-Bissau in March 2022.
- ^ Yakou Méïte was born in Paris, France, but qualified to represent the Ivory Coast,and made his international debut for Ivory Coast in March 2019.
- ^ Jahmari Clarke was born in England, but qualified to represent Jamaica, and made his international debut for Jamaica U20 in June 2022.
- ^ Coniah Boyce-Clarke was born in England, but qualified to represent Jamaica, and made his international debut for Jamaica U20 in June 2022.
- ^ ahum Melvin-Lambert was born in England, but qualified to represent Saint Lucia, and made his international debut for Saint Lucia in June 2023.
- ^ Basil Tuma was born in Uganda, but qualified to represent Malta, and made his international debut for Malta U20 in November 2022.
Out on loan[edit]
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[edit]
| 2 July 2022 | Reading | 2–0 | Colchester United | Wokingham |
| 13:00 BST (UTC+1) |  4' (o.g.) Méïté 17' (pen.) | Report | Stadium: Bearwood Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors |
| 9 July 2022 | Reading | 0–2 | Benfica | Burton upon Trent |
| 16:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Bah 65' Dias 72' | Stadium: St George's Park National Football Centre Attendance: Behind-closed-doors |
| 12 July 2022 | Reading | 4–0 | Maidenhead United | Wokingham |
| 13:00 BST (UTC+1) | Hendrick 40' Ince 43' João 45' Wickham 80' (pen.) | Report | Stadium: Bearwood Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors |
| 16 July 2022 | Reading | 1–1 | West Ham United | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Méïté 68' | Report | Vlašić 49' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium |
| 19 July 2022 | AFC Wimbledon | 0–2 | Reading | Wimbledon |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Méïté 35' Hendrick 74' | Stadium: Plough Lane Attendance: 1,434 |
| 23 July 2022 | Reading | 1–2 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Méïté 59' (pen.) | Report | Groß 19' March 47' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium |
| 22 September 2022 | Brentford | 1–1 | Reading | Hounslow |
| BST (UTC+1) | Gilbert | Report | Méïté | Stadium: Jersey Road Training Ground Attendance: Behind-closed-doors |
Competitions[edit]
Overview[edit]
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| EFL Championship | 30 July 2022 | May 2023 | Matchday 1 | 46 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 46 | 68 | −22 | 28.26 | |
| FA Cup | 7 January 2023 | 28 January 2023 | Third round | Fourth round | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | +0 | 50.00 |
| EFL Cup | 9 August 2022 | 9 August 2022 | First round | First round | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0.00 |
| Total | 49 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 50 | 73 | −23 | 28.57 | ||||
Last updated: 8 May 2023
Source: Competitions
Championship[edit]
On 23 June, the EFL Championship scheduled was released for the season, with Reading starting their season with an away trip to Blackpool on 30 July and ending the season with an away trip to Huddersfield Town on 6 May 2023.[10]
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Rotherham United | 46 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 49 | 60 | −11 | 50 | |
| 20 | Queens Park Rangers | 46 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 44 | 71 | −27 | 50 | |
| 21 | Cardiff City | 46 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 41 | 58 | −17 | 49 | |
| 22 | Reading (R) | 46 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 46 | 68 | −22 | 44[a] | Relegation to League One |
| 23 | Blackpool (R) | 46 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 48 | 72 | −24 | 44 | |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic (R) | 46 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 38 | 65 | −27 | 42[b] |
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[115]
(R) Relegated
Notes:
Results summary[edit]
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 46 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 46 | 68 | −22 | 50 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 31 | 24 | +7 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 44 | −29 |
Last updated: 8 May 2023.
Source: Results
Results by matchday[edit]
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
Results[edit]
| 30 July 2022 1 | Blackpool | 1–0 | Reading | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Connolly 10' Dougall  80' | Report | Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 10,831 Referee: David Webb |
| 6 August 2022 2 | Reading | 2–1 | Cardiff City | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Hoilett 20' Long 27' (pen.) Ince 63' Abrefa 86' Yiadom 90' | Report | O'Dowda 4' Nelson 25' Collins 65' Harris 90' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 13,866 Referee: Darren England |
| 13 August 2022 3 | Rotherham United | 4–0 | Reading | Rotherham |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Wood 7' Washington 15' Lindsay 18' Ogbene 45+2' | Report | Yiadom 57' Long 85' | Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 9,263 Referee: Steve Martin |
| 17 August 2022 4 | Reading | 3–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Reading |
| 20:00 BST (UTC+1) | McIntyre 14' Fornah 53' Holmes 55' Hoilett 61' Guinness-Walker 63' João 78' Lumley 87' Loum 90+6' | Report | Pickering 12' Ayala 55' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 11,780 Referee: Keith Stroud |
| 20 August 2022 5 | Reading | 1–0 | Middlesbrough | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Fornah 28' Hoilett 41' McIntyre 75' Bouzanis 85' Loum 90+2' | Report | Jones 22' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 12,318 Referee: James Linington |
| 27 August 2022 6 | Millwall | 0–1 | Reading | London |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Sarr 14' Holmes 82' | Stadium: The Den Attendance: 14,352 Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
| 30 August 2022 7 | Sheffield United | 4–0 | Reading | Sheffield |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | McBurnie 11' Ahmedhodžić 46', 81' Ndiaye 62' | Report | Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 27,810 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 4 September 2022 8 | Reading | 2–1 | Stoke City | Reading |
| 12:00 BST (UTC+1) | João 2', 57' (pen.) Hutchinson 6' Lumley 90' | Report | Wilmot 40' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 12,292 Referee: David Coote |
| 14 September 2022 10 | Reading | 0–3 | Sunderland | Reading |
| 20:00 BST (UTC+1) | Yiadom 71' | Report | Roberts 39', 41' Alese 62' Clarke 69' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 12,061 Referee: Matt Donohue |
| 17 September 2022 11 | Wigan Athletic | 0–1 | Reading | Wigan |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Shinnie 36' Wyke 83' Naylor 87' | Report | Ince 63' Rahman 67' Yiadom 90+1' | Stadium: DW Stadium Attendance: 10,113 Referee: David Webb |
| 1 October 2022 12 | Reading | 3–1 | Huddersfield Town | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | McIntyre 29' Nicholls 36' (o.g.) Méïté 81' | Report | Thomas 41' Kasumu 49' Mahoney 74' Lees 90+4' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 16,684 Referee: Oliver Langford |
| 4 October 2022 13 | Reading | 1–1 | Norwich City | Reading |
| 20:00 BST (UTC+1) | Hutchinson 11' Ince 24' Hendrick 60' Hoilett 86' | Report | Hanley 50' Omobamidele 83' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 11,978 Referee: Darren Bond |
| 7 October 2022 14 | Queens Park Rangers | 2–1 | Reading | White City |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Dykes 33', 84' (pen.) Iroegbunam 53' Amos 90+4' | Report | Hutchinson 25' Carroll 30' (pen.) 45' Holmes 83' | Stadium: Loftus Road Attendance: 16,656 Referee: Thomas Bramall |
| 15 October 2022 15 | Reading | 0–2 | West Bromwich Albion | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Ince 16' Loum 34' McIntyre 49' | Report | Phillips 25' 60' Gardner-Hickman 72' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 14,235 Referee: Tim Robinson |
| 18 October 2022 16 | Swansea City | 3–2 | Reading | Swansea |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Darling 41' Cooper 60' Latibeaudiere 65' Fulton 74' | Report | Méïté 26' Ince 33' Yiadom 45' | Stadium: Swansea.com Stadium Attendance: 15,717 Referee: Andy Davies |
| 22 October 2022 17 | Reading | 2–0 | Bristol City | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Loum 52' 90+1' Rahman 78' Carroll 90+4' | Report | Conway 65' Pring 76' Martin 90' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 13,606 Referee: John Busby |
| 29 October 2022 18 | Burnley | 2–1 | Reading | Burnley |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Harwood-Bellis 22' Benson 66' 90+6' Zaroury 90+4' Muric 90+9' | Report | Rahman 35' Ince 56' 90+8' Holmes 59' Loum 72' | Stadium: Turf Moor Attendance: 18,684 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
| 1 November 2022 19 | Luton Town | 0–0 | Reading | Luton |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | Campbell 24' Doughty 70' | Report | Méïté 70' Yiadom 86' Carroll 87' | Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 9,620 Referee: John Brooks |
| 4 November 2022 20 | Reading | 1–2 | Preston North End | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Loum 56' João 71' (pen.) | Report | Brady 23' Evans 51', 79' 80' Ledson 77' Potts 90+5' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 11,777 Referee: David Webb |
| 8 November 2022 9 | Watford | 2–0 | Reading | Watford |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Pedro 15' (pen.), 87' Asprilla 34' Sema 49' | Report | Ejaria 38' Rahman 73' Loum 78' | Stadium: Vicarage Road Attendance: 18,847 Referee: James Linington |
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 10 September, but postponed on 9 September as a mark of respect following the death of Elizabeth II and rearranged on 12 September for 8 November.[41][43] | ||||
| 12 November 2022 21 | Hull City | 1–2 | Reading | Kingston upon Hull |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Greaves 9' | Report | Méïté 32' Hendrick 40' Longman 90+4' (o.g.) | Stadium: MKM Stadium Attendance: 15,997 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 10 December 2022 22 | Reading | 1–0 | Coventry City | Reading |
| 14:00 GMT (UTC) | Hendrick 45+4' Mbengue 57' 90' | Report | Doyle 29' Allen 63' Eccles 75' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 15,213 Referee: Matt Donohue |
| Note: Match originally scheduled to kick off at 15:00, but brought forward due to England’s progression to the Quarter-Finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[116] | ||||
| 16 December 2022 23 | Birmingham City | 3–2 | Reading | Birmingham |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Deeney 2', 23' (pen.) Chong 36' Bielik 44' | Report | João 83' Ince 90+4' Yiadom 90+7' | Stadium: St Andrew's Attendance: 14,647 Referee: Tim Robinson |
| 27 December 2022 24 | Reading | 2–1 | Swansea City | Reading |
| 17:15 GMT (UTC) | Carroll 27' Méïté  32' Holmes 40' Ince 53' Loum 77' | Report | Cooper 27' Cabango 66' Darling 66' Cullen 71' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 15,452 Referee: James Linington |
| 30 December 2022 25 | Norwich City | 1–1 | Reading | Norwich |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | Hanley 1' McCallum 31' Idah 53' Sara 79' | Report | Holmes 59' Loum 77' Carroll 83' (pen.) | Stadium: Carrow Road Attendance: 26,218 Referee: David Webb |
| 2 January 2023 26 | West Bromwich Albion | 1–0 | Reading | West Bromwich |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Dike 60' Rogic 76' | Report | McIntyre 47' Hoilett 51' Lumley 56' Mbengue 75' | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 25,322 Referee: Tom Nield |
| 14 January 2023 27 | Reading | 2–2 | Queens Park Rangers | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Hendrick 28', 42' Rahman 41' Yiadom 72' | Report | Dickie 27' Roberts 65', 80' Richards 87' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 14,186 Referee: Darren Bond |
| 21 January 2023 28 | Stoke City | 4–0 | Reading | Stoke-on-Trent |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Smallbone 11' Campbell 57' Brown 80' Gayle 83' | Report | Stadium: Bet365 Stadium Attendance: 19,157 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 4 February 2023 30 | Reading | 2–2 | Watford | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Mbengue 32' Ince 66' (pen.) Hendrick 80' Holmes 84' Loum 87' | Report | Sarr 30' Porteous 48' Martins 64' Kamara 76' João Pedro 90+4' Choudhury 90+5' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 13,861 Referee: Steve Martin |
| 11 February 2023 31 | Sunderland | 1–0 | Reading | Sunderland |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Roberts 84' | Report | Yiadom 33' Méïté 90+2' | Stadium: Stadium of Light Attendance: 38,046 Referee: David Coote |
| 14 February 2023 32 | Reading | 2–1 | Rotherham United | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Carroll 52' 90+6' Yiadom 60' Fornah 90' | Report | Peltier 37' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 9,492 Referee: John Busby |
| 17 February 2023 33 | Cardiff City | 1–0 | Reading | Cardiff |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | McGuinness 38' Sawyers 90+1' | Report | Dann 27' Loum 76' | Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 18,879 Referee: Darren Bond |
| 25 February 2023 34 | Reading | 3–1 | Blackpool | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Ince 12', 72' Mbengue 57' Carroll 70' (pen.) | Report | Carey 90+4' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 17,013 Referee: John Brooks |
| 4 March 2023 35 | Middlesbrough | 5–0 | Reading | Middlesbrough |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Akpom 24', 48' (pen.) 32' Ramsey 45+1', 51' Forss 76' (pen.) | Report | Ince 26' Holmes 78' | Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 26,823 Referee: Keith Stroud |
| 7 March 2023 29 | Reading | 0–1 | Sheffield United | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Yiadom 40' Ince 45+2' | Report | Ndiaye 60' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 9,897 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
| 11 March 2023 36 | Reading | 0–1 | Millwall | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Ince 86' | Report | Voglsammer 11' (pen.) | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 13,265 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
| 15 March 2023 37 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–1 | Reading | Blackburn |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | Brereton Díaz 2' Rankin-Costello 28' Hedges 82' Gallagher 85' | Report | Casadei 68' Loum  85' Lumley 85' Ehibhatiomhan 89' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 14,023 Referee: Darren Bond |
| 18 March 2023 38 | Reading | 1–1 | Hull City | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Carroll 44' 67' Yiadom 70' | Report | Slater 26' Jones 90+3' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 12,033 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 1 April 2023 39 | Bristol City | 1–1 | Reading | Bristol |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Taylor-Clarke 23' Conway 45+2' Mehmeti 65' James 71' | Report | Holmes 4' João 72' Yiadom 76' | Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium Attendance: 20,526 Referee: Stephen Martin |
| 7 April 2023 40 | Reading | 1–1 | Birmingham City | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Carroll 7' Fornah 58' | Report | Jutkiewicz 29' Bielik 72' | Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium Attendance: 16,084 Referee: Scott Oldham |
| 10 April 2023 41 | Preston North End | 2–1 | Reading | Preston |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Cannon 56' Potts 90+2' 90+2' | Report | Sarr 50' Dann 64' Ehibhatiomhan 83' | Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 15,092 Referee: John Busby |
