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2015–16 Reading F.C. season
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The 2015–16 season was Reading's 145th year in existence and third consecutive season in the Championship,[2] and covered the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. Reading finished the season 17th in the Championship, whilst also reaching the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and the Third Round of the League Cup.
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Pre-season
Following the conclusion of the 2014–15 season, Reading announced that their preseason would include a tour of Thailand and Malaysia, beginning 5 July.[3] Reading then announced, on 26 May 2015, that they would play a pre-season friendly against Bristol Rovers on 21 July 2015,[4] and a day later announced a friendly match against Crawley Town would take place on 27 July.[5] On 29 May 2015, Reading announced they will face Swansea City at Adams Park on 24 July 2015.[6] On 1 June, Michael Hector signed a new three-year contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2018.[7] On 3 June, the club announced six pre-season friendlies for the under-21 squad.[8] On 16 June 2015, the first round draw for the Football League Cup was made, with Reading being drawn away against Colchester United.[9] The next day, 17 June 2015, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.[10]
On 22 June 2015, Reading announced a new sponsorship deal with Thai energy drink company Carabao Dang for their home shirt during the 2015–16 season,[11] and three days later Reading added Dave Beasant, Steven Reid, Jonathan Urwin and Stewart Bannister to the backroom staff.[12] Youngster Tarique Fosu signed a new two-year contract with the club on 26 June.[13] On 29 June, Thai Airways were announced as the club's away shirt sponsors for the 2015–16 season.[14]
On 30 July, Jordan Obita signed a contract extension with the club until 2018.[15]
Transfers
Following the conclusion of the 2014–15 season, Reading announced that they would not be renewing the contracts of Daniel Lincoln, Jonathan Henly, Aleksandar Gogic, Zat Knight, Jure Travner, George McLennan, Danny Guthrie, Ryan Edwards and Yakubu.[16] The announcement also stated that Mikkel Andersen also wouldn't be offered a new deal at the time, whilst Adam Federici, Alex Pearce, Stephen Kelly and Jem Karacan had all been offered new contracts. On 27 May 2015, it was confirmed that Adam Federici had rejected the clubs offer and signed a three-year contract with A.F.C. Bournemouth.[17] 12 days later, on 8 June 2015, Derby County announced that they had signed Alex Pearce on a three-year contract, ending his 14-year stay with Reading.[18][19] On 25 June 2015, Mikkel Andersen returned to Denmark, signing for FC Midtjylland.[20] On 8 July, Galatasaray confirmed the signing of Jem Karacan on a free transfer, following the expiration of his Reading contract at the end of the previous season.[21] Jure Travner re-signed for NK Celje on 15 July,[22] whilst Danny Guthrie joined Blackburn Rovers on 5 August 2015.[23]
On 29 June 2015, Reading confirmed the signing of Orlando Sá on a three-year deal from Legia Warsaw,[24] with Stephen Quinn signing a three-year deal the following day from Hull City.[25] Paul McShane followed Quinn in signing for Reading from Hull City on the 2 July, penning a three-year deal.[26] Youngster Jake Sheppard signed his first professional contract with Reading on 3 July, keeping him at the club until 2017.[27] Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond joined Reading on 4 July, for a reported £250,000 from Watford, signing a three-year deal.[28][29] On 14 July, Reading confirmed the Ali Al-Habsi had joined on a two-year contract,[30] whilst youngster Niall Keown had signed a new three-year contract.[31] On 15 July, Lisandro Semedo was signed from Sporting CP,[32] whilst Rowan Liburd joined from Isthmian League side Billericay Town, on a two-year contract, on 22 July.[33] On 29 July 2015, Kuhl joined RCD Mallorca on trial with a view to a season-long loan deal with the Spanish Segunda División side.[34] Sultan Al Harthy from Arsenal Soccer School Oman joined the club on trial at the end of July.[35]
Defender Andrew Taylor joined Reading on a season-long loan from Wigan Athletic on 5 August,[36] with Craig Tanner moving to Plymouth Argyle on loan to Plymouth Argyle on the same day until January 2016.[37] Young keeper joined Chesham United on a Four-Month loan deal two days later,[38] before midfielder Jake Taylor left on a season-long loan to Motherwell, and Hope Akpan joined Blackburn Rovers on a permanent deal on 11 August.[39][40][41] The following day Reading announced the signing of Paolo Hurtado on a three-year contract from Paços de Ferreira.[42] On 18 August, midfielder Álex Fernández joined the club on a season-long loan deal from RCD Espanyol.[43]
On 20 August 2015, Robert Dickie joined Cheltenham Town on a one-month loan deal,[44] with Pavel Pogrebnyak moving back to Russia on 27 August 2015, signing for Dynamo Moscow.[45] On 31 August, Lasha Dvali signed for MSV Duisburg on a free transfer,[46] with Lucas Piazon signing a season-long loan deal from Chelsea on the same day.[47]
On transfer deadline day, Reading sold defender Michael Hector to Chelsea, before loaning him back for the remainder of the season,[48] loaned out Aaron Kuhl to Dundee United until 4 January 2016,[49] and signed Matěj Vydra and Ola John join the club on season-long loan deal from Watford and Benfica respectively.[50][51]
August
Reading started the 2015–16 season with a 2–1 defeat to Birmingham City, away at St Andrew's, on 8 August. Birmingham went 2–0 up through goals from David Cotterill and Jon Toral either side of half-time, before Nick Blackman just before the hour mark and Orlando Sá had a 98th-minute penalty saved.[52] Three days later, Reading defeated Colchester United 1–0, after extra time, in the League Cup with the goal coming from Chris Gunter.[53] On 16 August, Reading hosted Leeds United in a scoreless draw,[54] before visiting Sheffield Wednesday three days later in a game that finished 1–1. Danny Williams scored Reading's goal in the 49th minute before Modou Sougou scored a 90th-minute equaliser.[55] Reading played out their third draw of the season on 22 August,[56] a 0–0 home game against MK Dons before a midweek Second Round League Cup victory over Portsmouth on 25 August. Portsmouth took the lead in the 40th minute through Conor Chaplin, before second half goals from Nick Blackman and Garath McCleary gave Reading the victory.[57] Reading ended August with a 3–1 victory away to Brentford on 29 August, with the goals coming from Sá, a double from Nick Blackman, and Lasse Vibe scoring for Brentford.[58]
September
On 9 September, Aaron Tshibola signed a new contract with the club, keeping him at Reading until the summer of 2019.[59] On 11 September, youngster Harry Cardwell joined Woking F.C. on loan until the end of October.[60] The same day, Reading hosted Ipswich Town, with a final score of 5–1. Sá scored a hat-trick, with a strike by Blackman and a 25-yard goal from Norwood in the 87th minute adding to the score.[61] Four days later, on 15 September, Reading lost 1–0 to Derby County. Tom Ince scored the winner for Derby in the 69th minute after Sá received a red card for an off-the-ball incident during first-half stoppage time.[62] On 18 September, Dominic Samuel signed a new contract with the club on a deal until the summer of 2018.[63] The following day, Bristol City hosted Reading, who produced a 0–2 win from early goals from Blackman and McCleary.[64] On 22 September, Reading hosted Everton in the third round of the League Cup. Despite a first-half goal by Blackman, second-half goals from a corner and a free kick gave Everton a 1–2 win and thus knocking Reading out of the competition.[65] On 23 September, Robert Dickie extended his loan at Cheltenham Town for another month.[66] Reading's last match of the month was on 26 September away to Burnley, where goals from Blackman and Lucas Piazon in the first 10 minutes saw Reading through to a 1–2 win and move to 3rd place in the league.[67]
October
On 3 October Reading hosted second-place Middlesbrough at the Madejski Stadium. Within 15 seconds of kick-off, Hal Robson-Kanu crossed the ball to Danny Williams who headed the ball in, scoring Reading's third-fastest goal. Blackman added to Reading's lead in the 88th minute with a penalty.[68] On 8 October, manager Steve Clarke and forward Nick Blackman were nominated for September's "Manager of the Month" and "Player of the Month" awards respectively,[69][70] whilst later the same day defender Jake Cooper extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2018.[71] On 9 October, Reading played a behind-closed-doors friendly against West Ham United at the Boleyn Ground. The teams were level 2–2 at half-time thanks to goals from Piazon, a Blackman penalty and two from Mauro Zárate. After the break, Tshibola put Reading ahead before a West Ham own goal extended the lead. Andy Carroll pulled one back for West Ham, with the final score 3–4.[72] Later on in the same day, Simon Cox joined Bristol City until the beginning of January 2016.[73]
Harry Cardwell returned to the club on 12 October, whilst Noor Husin joined Hemel Hempstead Town.[74] On 16 October, youngster Sean Long joined League Two side Luton Town on an initial one-month loan deal,[75] whilst fellow U21 defender Rob Dickie extended his loan at Cheltenham Town for another month.[76]
Following the mid-October International break for UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying, Reading hosted Charlton Athletic on 17 October. A 76th-minute header by Blackman was the only goal of the game, giving Reading three points and moving the club up to second place in the league.[77] On 19 October, academy graduate Jack Stacey signed a new contract with Reading, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2019.[78] On 20 October, Reading played away to Rotherham United, where they drew 1–1 following Blackman's 25-yard strike in the 26th minute.[79] Reading's five-match unbeaten run in the league ended on 24 October away to Fulham. Despite Reading's two goals from Piazon and Sa before half-time, Fulham equalised within the first 10 minutes of the second half, later adding to their score to defeat Reading 4–2.[80]
Reading's final match of the month was against Brighton and Hove Albion at the Madejski Stadium on 31 October.[81] Top-of-the-league Brighton gained the lead shortly after half-time, before Matěj Vydra scored his first Reading goal to equalise. Reading ended the month one place below the playoff positions in 7th.[82]
November
Reading's first match of November was hosting Huddersfield Town on 4 November. Despite Reading conceding in the second minute, Norwood scored a free kick in the 15th minute to level the score. A second Huddersfield goal took the score to 1–2 by half time; Reading substitute Ola John equalised in the 84th minute to gain the club a point for the 2–2 draw and remain 7th in the league.[83] On 7 November Reading lost 2–0 away to Cardiff City,[84] and consequently dropped to 8th in the league.[82] On 9 November it was reported that Colorado Rapids midfielder, Dillon Powers, had joined the club on a two-week trial.[85][86] The following day it was announced that Kevin Foley was also training with the squad with the view to signing a short-term contract with the club.[87] On 11 November, Tarique Fosu moved to League One side Fleetwood Town on loan until 2 January 2016,[88] with Dominic Samuel joining Gillingham F.C. on loan until 10 December two days later.[89]
On 18 November, manager Steve Clarke was linked with the vacant Fulham manager's job.[90][91] The following day it was announced that Clarke would stay as manager of Reading.[92] On 21 November, Reading defeated Bolton Wanderers at 2–1 at home, with Piazon and Williams supplying Reading's goals.[93] On 23 November, Jack Stacey joined Barnet F.C. on a short-term loan deal.[94][95] Three days later, on 26 November, Andrija Novakovich joined Cheltenham Town on loan until 2 January 2016, whilst Dominic Hyam joined Basingstoke Town until the same date.[96]
Reading's last game of the month was on 28 November away to Nottingham Forest. Despite an early goal by Vydra, Reading lost 3–1[97] and dropped to 9th in the table; though just one point from the play-off positions.[82]
December
On 3 December Reading suffered a 1–0 home defeat to Queens Park Rangers,[98] dropping to 11th but remaining within one win of the play-offs.[82] The following morning, 4 December, Steve Clarke was sacked as manager of the club,[99] with Under-21 manager Martin Kuhl taking over in an interim role.[99] On 7 December, Reading were drawn away to Huddersfield Town in the Third Round of the FA Cup.[100] On 9 December, Samuel had his loan spell with Gillingham extended until 2 January 2016.[101]
On 10 December, Rob Dickie extended his loan with Cheltenham Town until the end of January,[102] with Aaron Kuhl returning early from his loan spell with Dundee United on 14 December.[103]
Martin Kuhl's first game in charge of Reading was a loss away to Preston North End on 12 December. Shortly after half-time, Reading conceded a penalty which gave Preston the only goal of the match.[104] Also on the 12th, youngster George Legg was recalled from his loan spell with Chesham United.[105] Kuhl's second (and final) match managing Reading was a second away loss, when Reading were beaten 2–1 at Hull on 16 December. Blackman gave Reading the lead in the first half, but two second-half home goals (including a 90th-minute winner) made Reading slip to the bottom half of the league.[106]
On 17 December, and after weeks of speculation, Brian McDermott returned to the club as their new manager.[107] His first match was against Blackburn Rovers on 20 December, where Williams's 11th-minute volley gave Reading the lead and provided the match's only goal.[108][109] On 24 December, Under-21 goalkeeper, George Legg, how had spent the first half of the season on loan at Chesham United joined Hampton & Richmond Borough on an initial 28-day youth loan.[110] McDermott's next two games were losses; the first was a 1–0 away defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on 26 December,[111] and the second a 2–1 home loss to Brentford on 28 December (during which Hector received a second yellow card for diving).[112] A behind-closed-doors friendly at Hogwood Park on 30 December saw Reading beat QPR 4–2 in their final match of the year.[113]
January
Reading hosted Bristol City on 2 January in their first game of the year. Reading won the match 1–0 from a 91st-minute goal by Blackman.[114] Following the match, Bristol City confirmed that Simon Cox had returned to Reading following his loan spell at the club.[115] On 9 January, Reading earned a third-round replay in the FA Cup following a 2–2 draw away to Huddersfield. Despite leading 1–2 in the 90th minute, Norwood conceded a penalty that Huddersfield converted to force the replay.[116] On 12 January, Reading gained a 1–1 away draw at Derby which kept them 12th in the league.[117] Reading's first defeat of the year was a 1–0 away loss to MK Dons on 16 January.[118] Three days later, on 19 January, Reading hosted the replay of the FA Cup third round match against Huddersfield. After gaining a 0–2 lead by the 15th minute, Huddersfield lost Jonathan Hogg to a straight red card in the 27th minute.[119] Piazon scored directly from the resultant free kick, before Vydra scored a hat-trick. A 93rd-minute goal by Férnandez saw Reading through to the fourth round with a 5–2 win.[120] On 23 January, Reading played Sheffield Wednesday at home, drawing 1–1.[121] The final match of the month was hosting Walsall in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Goals from Robson-Kanu and Williams, as well as two from Vydra, saw Reading progress into the fifth round with a 4–0 win.[122]
Transfers
On 5 January, Dominic Samuel extended his loan stay at Gillingham until 28 January.[123] The next day, 6 January, Nick Blackman moved to Derby County for an undisclosed fee,[124][125] and Craig Tanner extended his loan deal at Plymouth Argyle until the end of the season.[126][127]
On 19 January, Reading signed George Evans from Manchester City,[128] with Yann Kermorgant signing an 18-month contract from Bournemouth the following day.[129] The following week, on 25 January, Jake Taylor's loan with Motherwell was cancelled, going on to join Exeter City permanently later the same day.[130] The following day Orlando Sá left the club, joining Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv,[131] and on 28 January, Deniss Rakels moved to Reading from Polish side KS Cracovia,[132][133] whilst Paolo Hurtado moved to Vitória on loan for the remainder of the season.[134] On 1 February, transfer deadline day, Scotland U21 international Dominic Hyam moved to Dagenham & Redbridge on loan until 5 March,[135] and Dominic Samuel extended his stay at Gillingham until the end of the season.[136]
In early January, Bosnian U-17 international Seid Behram, who had been with the academy for a few months, signed permanently for the club from Željezničar,[137] whilst Andrija Novakovich,[138] Tariqe Fosu, Sean Long,[139] Rob Dickie, Dominic Hyam, Lewis Collins, Bogdan Vaštšuk, Jake Sheppard, Noor Husin and Zak Jules all returned from their respective loan spells.[127][140]
Reading took former Real Betis midfielder Javier Matilla on trial during the later half of January.[141]
February
On 2 February Reading played away at Ipswich Town. After Reading conceded midway through the second half, McCleary scored a 69th-minute penalty before Ipswich took the lead in the 89th minute.[142] Reading's 2–1 loss resulted in them dropping to 16th in the league.[82] Reading saw Wolverhampton Wanderers to an eventless 0–0 draw at the Madejski Stadium on 6 February.[143] Reading gained a further 0–0 draw on 13 February, hosting Burnley.[144] On 18 February, Gunter signed a new two-year contract, keeping him at Reading until the summer of 2018.[145] Reading's fifth-round FA Cup match against West Bromwich Albion took place on 20 February. Despite conceding after the half-time break, goals from McShane, Hector and Piazon gave a 3–1 victory and secured Reading's place in the quarter-finals for the second year running.[146] Reading saw their first league win in over seven weeks with a 1–0 home victory against Rotherham United on 23 February.[147] This was followed four days later with a 3–4 away win at Charlton Athletic, which saw both Kermorgant and Rakels score their first goals for Reading.[148]
On 12 February, Liam Kelly joined Bath City on loan for a month,[149] whilst Jake Sheppard joined Eastbourne Borough.[150] On 27 February, goalkeeper Stuart Moore joined Peterborough United on a 28-day emergency loan.[151]
March
On 4 March, Rowan Liburd joined Wycombe Wanderers F.C. on a one-month loan deal.[152] On 7 March, it was announced that Polish midfielder Aleksander Jagiełło had joined the club on trial.[153]
Huddersfield Town hosted Reading on 8 March, where a 3–1 home victory saw Reading drop three league places to 14th.[154] Reading's FA Cup quarter final match against Crystal Palace took place on 11 March at the Madejski Stadium. After a goalless draw for 85 minutes, Reading conceded a penalty that also saw Cooper receive his second yellow card of the game. Despite Al Habsi's touch to the ball, Yohan Cabaye's spot kick gave Crystal Palace the lead before Fraizer Campbell increased the score to 2–0, knocking Reading out of the competition.[155] Youngster Liam Kelly also extended his loan deal with Bath City for an additional month.[156] A second consecutive league defeat occurred away to promotion hopefuls Brighton and Hove Albion on 15 March,[157] with Reading subsequently placed 15th in the division.[82] On the same day, young defender Sean Long joined Braintree Town on loan until the end of the season.[158] The club's run of league defeats ended on 19 March with a 1–1 home draw against Cardiff City.[159] The result saw them drop to 17th in the league, 8 points above of the relegation zone.[82]
On 23 March, youngster Robert Dickie returned to Cheltenham Town on loan for the remainder of the season,[160] with Jack Stacey and Tarique Fosu moving on loan to Carlisle United and Accrington Stanley for the remainder of the season the following day.[161] Also on the 24th, Harry Cardwell joined Braintree Town, Hammed Lawal joined Bishop's Stortford and Lewis Ward joined Sutton United.
April
Reading's first game of the month was away to Bolton Wanderers on 2 April. In the 90th minute, Ola John made a 30-yard (27 m) strike to secure Reading three points.[162] Reading had a second consecutive win on 5 April, hosting Nottingham Forest. Although trailing 0–1 at half-time, goals from Vydra and Norwood provided a 2–1 win.[163] Reading's three-match winning streak came to an end on 9 April with a 0–2 home defeat to Birmingham City, in a game that was described as "disappointing".[164] This was followed by a 2–1 away defeat to Middlesbrough on 12 April,[165] during which an on-pitch incident between McShane and Williams resulted them both receiving a three-match ban from the FA for violent conduct.[166] A further away loss came at Leeds on 16 April,[167] with Reading subsequently placed 15th in the league.[82] Reading had a fourth consecutive defeat when they lost 1–2 to Hull City on 19 April,[168] although a 1–1 away draw at Queens Park Rangers on 23 April ended the losing form.[169]
Reading's last game of the month, and last home game of the season, was a 1–2 defeat to Preston North End.[170]
On 28 April it was announced that Hector and Piazon had returned to Chelsea after their loans were curtailed by a week.[171]
May
On 2 May, Turkish U20 international midfielder, Anil Capkin, joined the club on a week long trial with a view to a summer move.[172] The following day, 3 May 2016, Jack Stacey was recalled from his loan with Carlisle United a week early.[173] On 5 May, young defender Tennai Watson signed a new two-year contract with the club, keeping him at Reading until the summer of 2018.[174] On 5 May, under-21 keeper Lewis Ward joined Icelandic Úrvalsdeild side Fylkir on loan until 26 June 2016.[175]
On 9 May, it was confirmed that Reading would not be renewing the contracts of Anton Ferdinand, Hal Robson-Kanu, Simon Cox, Nana Owusu, Pierce Sweeney, Lewis Collins, Noor Husin, Hammad Lawal, Samúel Friðjónsson, Conor Shaughnessy and Bogdan Vaštšuk.[176] It was also confirmed that Dominic Hyam, Robert Dickie, Shane Griffin, Sean Long, Aaron Kuhl, Liam Kelly, Zak Jules, George Legg had all been offered new contacts, alongside Under-18 players Omar Richards, Harrison Bennett, Ryan East, Sam Smith, Luke Southwood, Billy Collings and Joe Tupper.[177]
On 25 May, Reading announced the signing of Danzell Gravenberch for the upcoming 2016–17 season,[178] and First Team Coach Chris Davies was leaving to be Brendan Rodgers Assistant Manager at Celtic on 1 June.[179] On 27 May, manager Brian McDermott was fired.[180] Jaap Stam was announced as McDermott's replacement on 13 June 2016.[181]
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Squad
- As of match played 7 May 2016[197]
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Friendlies
| 4 July 2015 Friendly | Reading XI | 1–0 | Maidenhead United | Arborfield |
| BST | Novakovich  |
Report | Stadium: Hogwood Park Referee: Dermot Gallagher |
| 8 July 2015 Friendly | Thai Premier League XI | 2–2 | Reading | Bangkok, Thailand |
| 19:00 ICT | Prempak 45' Inpinit 56' |
Report | Blackman 35' Pogrebnyak 78' |
Stadium: National Stadium Referee: Suprem Nonthawong |
| 14 July 2015 Friendly | Beaconsfield SYCOB | 0–7 | Reading U21 | Beaconsfield |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Tanner D.Hyam S.Friðjónsson Liburd Trialist |
Stadium: Holloways Park |
| 18 July 2015 Friendly | Tottenham Hotspur | 1–0 | Reading | Enfield |
| BST (UTC+1) | Eriksen 60' |
Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground Attendance: 0 |
| 18 July 2015 Friendly | Basingstoke Town | 3–2 | Reading U21 | Basingstoke |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | L.Enver-Marum G.Hallahan |
Report | N.Husin o.g.' |
Stadium: The Camrose |
| 21 July 2015 Friendly | Hungerford Town | 1–1 | Reading U21 | Hungerford |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Stadium: Bulpit Lane |
| 21 July 2015 Friendly | Bristol Rovers | 0–2 | Reading | Horfield |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Report | Samuel 41' Blackman 62' |
Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 1,880 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
| 24 July 2015 Friendly | Reading | 1–1 | Swansea City | High Wycombe |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Blackman 46' |
Report | Bartley 48' |
Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 1,284 Referee: Iain Williamson |
| 25 July 2015 Friendly | Plymouth Argyle | 2–1 | Reading U21 | Plymouth |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Carey 52' Reid 87' |
Report | Semedo 79' |
Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 1,485 Referee: Lee Swabey |
| 27 July 2015 Friendly | Crawley Town | 1–0 | Reading | Crawley |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Henderson 78' |
Report | Stadium: Broadfield Stadium Attendance: 1,288 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 29 July 2015 Friendly | Bournemouth | v | Reading U21 | |
| 14:00 BST (UTC+1) | Attendance: Behind Closed Doors |
| 1 August 2015 Friendly | Reading | 0–0 | Espanyol | Reading |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 6,329 Referee: Keith Stroud |
| 1 August 2015 Friendly | Maidenhead United | 0–0 | Reading U21 | Maidenhead |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Stadium: York Road |
| 9 October 2015 Friendly | West Ham United | 3–4 | Reading | Upton Park |
| BST (UTC+1) | Zárate Carroll |
Report | Piazon Blackman (pen.) Tshibola (o.g.) |
Stadium: Boleyn Ground |
| 20 December 2015 Friendly | Reading U21 | 4–2 | Queens Park Rangers U21 | Arborfield |
| GMT (UTC) | Hurtado H. Cardwell Tshibola (pen.) Stacey |
Report | Furlong Mackie |
Stadium: Hogwood Park |
| 28 January 2016 Friendly | Queens Park Rangers U21 | 2–3 | Reading U21 | Harlington |
| GMT (UTC) | A.Komodikis N'Guessan |
Report | H. Cardwell Novakovich Fosu |
Stadium: Harlington Falls |
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Competitions
Championship
League table
Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Results summary
Last updated: 7 May 2016.
Source: Reading FC
Results by matchday
Updated to match(es) played on 7 May 2016. Source: BBC Sport
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
| 8 August 2015 1 | Birmingham City | 2–1 | Reading | Birmingham |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Kieftenbeld  39' Cotterill 40' Toral 47' Davis 90+4' Kuszczak 90+7' Donaldson 90+8' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Tshibola 17' Norwood 49' Blackman 58' Obita 61' Cox 90' Hector 90+3' |
Stadium: St Andrew's Attendance: 19,171 Referee: Peter Bankes |
| 16 August 2015 2 | Reading | 0–0 | Leeds United | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Norwood 82' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Bamba 2' Murphy 75' Adeyemi 90+2' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 21,581 Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
| 19 August 2015 3 | Sheffield Wednesday | 1–1 | Reading | Sheffield |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Matias 32' Hutchinson 65' Sougou 90' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Tshibola 26' Williams 49' Hector 90+2' |
Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium Attendance: 20,247 Referee: Paul Tierney |
| 22 August 2015 4 | Reading | 0–0 | Milton Keynes Dons | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Tshibola 56' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Poyet 64' McFadzean 68' Baker 90+3' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 16,547 Referee: David Coote |
| 29 August 2015 5 | Brentford | 1–3 | Reading | Brentford |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Tarkowski 31' McCormack 53' Hofmann 57' Vibe 67' Bidwell 84' Button 90+8' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Sá 17' Obita 22' Blackman 32', 90+9' (pen.) Gunter 87' Bond 90+6' |
Stadium: Griffin Park Attendance: 10,206 Referee: Andy Madley |
| 11 September 2015 6 | Reading | 5–1 | Ipswich Town | Reading |
| 20:00 BST (UTC+1) | Sá 7', 14', 63' Blackman 49' Norwood 87' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Sears 11' Chambers 32' Skuse 36' Fraser 40' Knudsen 90+2' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 16,809 Referee: Roger East |
| 15 September 2015 7 | Reading | 0–1 | Derby County | Reading |
| 20:00 BST (UTC+1) | Tshibola 24' Sá  45+3' Norwood 90' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Shackell 45+3' Johnson 62' Ince 69' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 15,697 Referee: Andy Davies |
| 19 September 2015 8 | Bristol City | 0–2 | Reading | Bristol |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Flint 27' Pack 57' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Blackman 9' McCleary 13' Norwood 52' |
Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium Attendance: 15,385 Referee: Steve Martin |
| 26 September 2015 9 | Burnley | 1–2 | Reading | Burnley |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Keane 52' Darikwa 67' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Blackman 5' Piazon 9' Gunter 88' Williams 90+4' |
Stadium: Turf Moor Attendance: 15,226 Referee: Tony Harrington |
| 3 October 2015 10 | Reading | 2–0 | Middlesbrough | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Williams 1' Obita 38' Blackman 88' (pen.) |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Amorebieta 27' Leadbitter 66' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 19,516 Referee: Keith Stroud |
| 17 October 2015 11 | Reading | 1–0 | Charlton Athletic | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Blackman 76' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Guðmundsson 10' Bauer 51'  68' Bergdich 66' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 17,614 Referee: Robert Lewis |
| 20 October 2015 12 | Rotherham United | 1–1 | Reading | Rotherham |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Collins 48', 58' Toffolo 72' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Blackman 26' Taylor 69' |
Stadium: New York Stadium Attendance: 9,071 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
| 24 October 2015 13 | Fulham | 4–2 | Reading | Fulham |
| 13:30 BST (UTC+1) | McCormack 50' Dembélé 54', 74' Kačaniklić 56' Fredericks 76' Christensen 86' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Piazon 13' Obita 30' Gunter 39' Sá 49' Blackman 90' |
Stadium: Craven Cottage Attendance: 18,618 Referee: Fred Graham |
| 31 October 2015 14 | Reading | 1–1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Vydra 78' |
Report Reading Report |
Murphy 51' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 21,244 Referee: Neil Swarbrick |
| 3 November 2015 15 | Reading | 2–2 | Huddersfield Town | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Norwood 15' Blackman 77' John 84' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Paterson 2' Wells 26' Dempsey 67' Lynch 77' Bunn 77' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 14,379 Referee: Brendan Malone |
| 7 November 2015 16 | Cardiff City | 2–0 | Reading | Cardiff |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Noone 36' Jones 44' Connolly 53' Peltier 75' Morrison 88' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Williams 90+5' |
Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 15,414 Referee: Keith Stroud |
| 21 November 2015 17 | Reading | 2–1 | Bolton Wanderers | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | McShane 6' Piazon 28' Williams 34' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Wheater 59' Feeney 80' (pen.) |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 16,420 Referee: James Linington |
| 28 November 2015 18 | Nottingham Forest | 3–1 | Reading | Nottingham |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | O'Grady 20' Oliveira 31', 49' Hobbs 42' 66' Vaughan 90+6' |
Report Reading Report |
Vydra 14' Hector 54' Williams 86' John 89' |
Stadium: City Ground Attendance: 18,128 Referee: Keith Hill |
| 3 December 2015 19 | Reading | 0–1 | Queens Park Rangers | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Norwood 68' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Fer 29' Hall 41' Onuoha 90' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 16,365 Referee: Andy Madley |
| 12 December 2015 20 | Preston North End | 1–0 | Reading | Preston |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Garner 52' (pen.) |
BBC Report | McCleary 39' McShane 69' Vydra 82' |
Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 10,649 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 16 December 2015 21 | Hull City | 2–1 | Reading | Kingston upon Hull |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | Livermore 45+1' 90' Hernández 62' |
BBC Report | Blackman 29' Bond 70' |
Stadium: KC Stadium Attendance: 15,139 Referee: Oliver Langford |
| 20 December 2015 22 | Reading | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Williams 11' Robson-Kanu 86' |
BBC Report | Akpan 15' Duffy 16' Henley 82' Hanley 88' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 16,529 Referee: Peter Bankes |
| 26 December 2015 23 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–0 | Reading | Wolverhampton |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Henry 18' Edwards 45+2' Iorfa 63' |
BBC Report | McCleary 17' |
Stadium: Molineux Attendance: 21,147 Referee: Simon Hooper |
| 28 December 2015 24 | Reading | 1–2 | Brentford | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Hector 12' 87' McCleary 58'Williams 75' |
BBC Report | Tarkowski 5' Woods 17'Diagouraga 28'Canós 72'Button 80'Dean 87' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 20,563 Referee: Keith Stroud |
| 2 January 2016 25 | Reading | 1–0 | Bristol City | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Quinn 66' Ferdinand 71' Norwood 88' Blackman 90+1' |
BBC report | Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 19,677 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 12 January 2016 26 | Derby County | 1–1 | Reading | Derby |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | Shackell 11' Martin 66' Hendrick 75' Christie 85' |
BBC Report | Williams 38' Gunter 66' Robson-Kanu 84' |
Stadium: iPro Stadium Attendance: 28,175 Referee: David Coote |
| 16 January 2016 27 | Milton Keynes Dons | 1–0 | Reading | Milton Keynes |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Carruthers 63' McFadzean 67' Walsh 78' |
BBC Report | Gunter 25' Robson-Kanu 37' Williams 84' |
Stadium: Stadium mk Attendance: 13,062 Referee: Charles Breakspear |
| 23 January 2016 28 | Reading | 1–1 | Sheffield Wednesday | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Cooper 74' |
BBC Report | Hooper 10' Hunt 29' Lee 64' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 18,972 Referee: Steve Martin |
| 2 February 2016[212] 29 | Ipswich Town | 2–1 | Reading | Ipswich |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | Fraser 57' Berra 65' Pitman 89' |
BBC Report | Obita 19' Norwood 45+4' McCleary 69' (pen.) |
Stadium: Portman Road Attendance: 16,616 Referee: Tim Robinson |
| 6 February 2016 30 | Reading | 0–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | McShane 84' |
BBC Report | Coady 20' Saville 70' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 17,771 Referee: Tony Harrington |
| 13 February 2016 31 | Reading | 0–0 | Burnley | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Robson-Kanu 59' Obita 70' |
BBC Report | Barton 67' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 16,773 Referee: James Adcock |
| 20 February 2016 32 | Middlesbrough | Postponed[213] | Reading | Middlesbrough |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Stadium: Riverside Stadium |
| 23 February 2016 33 | Reading | 1–0 | Rotherham United | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Hector 63' Robson-Kanu 66' |
BBC Report | Ward 22' Clarke-Harris 24' Halford 38' Smallwood 41' Wood 45' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 13,504 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
| 27 February 2016 34 | Charlton Athletic | 3–4 | Reading | Charlton |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Sanogo 6', 49', 84' Guðmundsson 82' |
BBC Report | Kermorgant 4', 35' John 42' Williams 75' Rakels 90+2' |
Stadium: The Valley Referee: Nigel Miller |
| 5 March 2016 35 | Reading | 2–2 | Fulham | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Robson-Kanu 24' (pen.), 41' |
BBC Report | Dembélé 8' Fredericks 21' McCormack 52' (pen.) 64' Tunnicliffe 72' Richards 90' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 17,859 Referee: Simon Hooper |
| 8 March 2016 36 | Huddersfield Town | 3–1 | Reading | Huddersfield |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | Wells 51' Paterson 61' Husband 77' Bojaj 87' |
BBC Report | Piazon 30' Taylor 89' John 90+3' |
Stadium: John Smith's Stadium Attendance: 10,167 Referee: Paul Tierney |
| 15 March 2016[214] 37 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1–0 | Reading | Falmer |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | Wilson 25' Stephens 67' |
BBC Report | Gunter 88' |
Stadium: Falmer Stadium Attendance: 23,418 Referee: Steve Martin |
| 19 March 2016 38 | Reading | 1–1 | Cardiff City | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | McCleary 37' John 45+2' |
BBC Report | Connolly 63' Immers 65' Pilkington 83' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 17,407 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 2 April 2016 39 | Bolton Wanderers | 0–1 | Reading | Bolton |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Holding 22' Pratley 85' |
BBC Report | Kermorgant 27' Gunter 40' Quinn 74' John 90' 90+1' |
Stadium: Macron Stadium Attendance: 13,469 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 5 April 2016 40 | Reading | 2–1 | Nottingham Forest | Reading |
| 20:00 BST (UTC+1) | Vydra 68' Norwood 81' |
BBC Report | Gardner 32' Osborn 41' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 15,678 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
| 9 April 2016 41 | Reading | 0–2 | Birmingham City | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Kermorgant 42' Cooper 57' McShane 84' |
BBC Report | Donaldson 2' 83' Shotton 27' Morrison 90+5' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 17,868 Referee: Nigel Miller |
| 12 April 2016[213] 32 | Middlesbrough | 2–1 | Reading | Middlesbrough |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Nsue 10' Forshaw 90+4' |
BBC Report | Cox 54' Cooper 57' Taylor 71' |
Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 23,746 Referee: Scott Duncan |
| 16 April 2016 42 | Leeds United | 3–2 | Reading | Leeds |
| 15:00 BST | Diagouraga 48' Antenucci 65' Wood 69', 85' Cooper 89' |
BBC Report | Evans 35' Hector 39' McCleary 65' Norwood 79' Rakels 81' |
Stadium: Elland Road Attendance: 20,881 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
| 19 April 2016 43 | Reading | 1–2 | Hull City | Reading |
| 20:00 BST (UTC+1) | Cooper 4' |
BBC Report | Hernández 18' Robertson 79' Hayden 87' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 12,949 Referee: Fred Graham |
| 23 April 2016 44 | Queens Park Rangers | 1–1 | Reading | Shepherd's Bush |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Hall 35' |
BBC Report | Norwood 25' Rakels 41' |
Stadium: Loftus Road Attendance: 16,225 Referee: Keith Hill |
| 30 April 2016 45 | Reading | 1–2 | Preston North End | Reading |
| 15:00 BST (UTC+1) | Quinn 86' |
BBC Report | Beckford 56' Johnson 90+1' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 15,834 Referee: Darren Deadman |
| 7 May 2015 46 | Blackburn Rovers | 3–1 | Reading | Blackburn |
| 12:30 BST (UTC+1) | Bennett 8' Graham 14' Jackson 86' |
BBC Report | Kermorgant 31' |
Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 13,140 Referee: Andy Madley |
League Cup
| 11 August 2015 First round | Colchester United | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | Reading | Colchester |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Briggs 76' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Robson-Kanu 38' Taylor 90+2' Gunter 115' |
Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium Attendance: 2,706 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 25 August 2015 Second round | Portsmouth | 1–2 | Reading | Milton |
| 19:45 BST (UTC+1) | Chaplin 40' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Robson-Kanu 45+2' Blackman 64' Norwood 74' McCleary 84' |
Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 18,190 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 22 September 2015 Third round | Reading | 1–2 | Everton | Reading |
| 20:00 BST (UTC+1) | Blackman 36' Hurtado 50' Piazon 61' Hector 72' |
BBC Report Reading Report |
Barkley 62' Deulofeu 73' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 19,435 Referee: Keith Hill |
FA Cup
| 9 January 2016 Third Round | Huddersfield Town | 2–2 | Reading | Huddersfield |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Hogg 45+4' Paterson 57' Wells 68' 90+2' (pen.) |
BBC [ Reading F.C.] |
McCleary 45+1' Vydra 71' Robson-Kanu 87' |
Stadium: John Smith's Stadium Attendance: 9,236 Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
| 19 January 2016 Third Round Reply | Reading | 5–2 | Huddersfield Town | Reading |
| 20:00 GMT (UTC) | Piazon 29' Vydra 57', 61', 90' Álex 90+3' |
BBC [ Reading F.C.] |
Paterson 8' Smith 15' Hogg 27' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 8,119 Referee: Oliver Langford |
| 30 January 2016 Fourth round | Reading | 4–0 | Walsall | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | Robson-Kanu 37' Vydra 40', 89' Ferdinand 58' Williams 75' |
BBC [ Reading F.C.] |
Demetriou 35' Chambers 59' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 13,367 Referee: Peter Bankes |
| 20 February 2016 Fifth round | Reading | 3–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Reading |
| 15:00 GMT (UTC) | McShane 59' Hector 72' Piazon 90+4' |
BBC [ Reading F.C.] |
Fletcher 54' Evans 87' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 19,566 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
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- As of match played 7 May 2016
Appearances and goals
Goal scorers
- As of match played 7 May 2016[215]
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- As of match played 7 May 2016
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Notes
- Age as of the end of the season
- Keown was born in Oxford, England, but also qualified to represent Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland through his grandparents. Keown made his debut for Republic of Ireland U21 in 2016.
- Norwood was born in Burnley, England, and represented England at U-16 and U-17 level, but also qualified to represent Northern Ireland. Norwood made his international debut for the Northern Irish U-19 side in 2010 before representing going to further represent Northern Ireland at U-21 and B level before making his full international debut for Northern Ireland on 11 August 2010.
- Tshibola was born in Beckton, England, but qualified to represent Democratic Republic of the Congo and made his international debut for DR Congo in March 2018.
- Williams was born in Karlsruhe, Germany, and represented Germany at U-15 level. Williams also qualified to play for the United States through his parents, and made his debut for them in October 2011.
- Cox was born in Reading, England, but qualified to represent Republic of Ireland internationally through his grandmother and made his international debut for Republic of Ireland on 24 May 2011.
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