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The 2019–20 season was Reading's 149th year in existence and seventh consecutive season in the Championship,[3] and covers the period from 1 July 2019 to 22 July 2020.
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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]
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Transfers
In
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Loans in
Loans out
Released
Trial
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Squad
- As of match played 22 July 2020[121]
- Luke Southwood was born in Oxford, England, representing England at U20 level before going on to make his international debut for Northern Ireland in March 2022.
- Liam Moore was born in Loughborough, England, but qualified to represent Jamaica, and made his international debut for Jamaica in March 2021.
- Jeriel Dorsett was born in Enfield, England, but qualified to represent Montserrat and made his international debut for Montserrat in September 2023. He previously represented England at U18 level.
- Michael Olise qualifies to represent England, Nigeria and France, making his international debut for France U18 in June 2019 at the 2019 Toulon Tournament.
- Pelé was born in Agualva-Cacém, Portugal, but qualified to represent Guinea-Bissau and made his international debut for Guinea-Bissau in June 2017. He previously represented Portugal at various youth levels.
- Yakou Méïte was born in Paris, France, but qualified to represent the Ivory Coast, representing the Ivory Coast at U17, U20 and U23 level.
- Coniah Boyce-Clarke was born in England, but qualified to represent Jamaica, and made his international debut for Jamaica U20 in June 2022.
- 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.
- Burley was born in Slough, England, but qualified to represent Saint Kitts and Nevis, and made his international debut for Saint Kitts and Nevis in March 2021.
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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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 | 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 |
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Competitions
Championship
League table
Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[152]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[152]
Result summary
Last updated: 22 July 2020.
Source: Results
Results by matchday
Updated to match(es) played on 22 July 2020. Source: 11v11
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
Results
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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
| 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 |
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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 replay | Cardiff City | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (1–4 p) | Reading | Cardiff |
| 19:45 GMT (UTC) | Murphy 19', 93' 87' Vaulks 39' Glatzel 54' J. Richards 66' Whyte 75' |
Report | O. Richards 69' 87' Rinomhota 79' 99' Osho 81' Méïté 116' |
Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Attendance: 4,832 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| Penalties | ||||
| Flint Vaulks Pack |
McCleary Osho Obita Aluko |
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| 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 |
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