2022–23 Reading F.C. season explained

Club:Reading
Season:2022–23
Owner:Dai Yongge and Dai Xiuli (majority)
Manager:Paul Ince

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League Topscorer:
Tom Ince (9)
Andy Carroll (9)
Season Topscorer:
Tom Ince (9)
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Prevseason:2021–22
Nextseason:2023–24

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

Pre-season

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

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

Reading started the season with an away match against Blackpool, where an early goal from Callum Connolly gave the hosts all three points.[35]

August

On 5 August, Jeriel Dorsett joined Kilmarnock on a season-long loan deal.[36] 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.[37]

On 19 August, Reading announced that Ayyuba Jambang, Ethan Burnett, Josh Green and Adrian Akande had all joined the U21s set up.[38]

On 25 August, Reading confirmed that George Pușcaș had joined Genoa on a season-long loan deal.[39] The following day, 26 August, Reading announced the signing of Naby Sarr to a four-year contract after a successful trial period.[40]

On 31 August, Reading confirmed the return of Baba Rahman on loan from Chelsea for the season.[41]

September

On 8 September, manager Paul Ince was nominated for EFL Championship Manager of the Month for August.[42]

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.[43]

On 12 September, Reading announced that Nahum Melvin-Lambert had signed for Hemel Hempstead Town on a one-month youth loan deal.[44] 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.[45]

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.[46] The following day, 14 September, Ethan Burnett joined Havant & Waterlooville on loan until January 2023.[47] On 15 September, Andy Carroll returned to the club, signing a 4-month contract with the club, until January 2023.[48]

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.[49]

October

On 29 October, Reading announced that Jahmari Clarke had joined Woking on a month-long youth loan deal.[50]

December

On 14 December, Reading recalled Benjamin Purcell from his loan with Hartley Wintney, and immediately loaned him to Farnborough.[51]

January

On 10 January, Andy Carroll signed a contract extension with Reading, keeping at the club until the summer of 2024.[52]

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.[53]

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.[54]

On 30 January, Reading announced the signing of Cesare Casadei from Chelsea on loan for the remainder of the season.[55]

On 31 January, after his emergency-loan to Exeter City ended, Jökull Andrésson joined Stevenage on loan for the remainder of the season.[56] On the same day, Jahmari Clarke joined Forest Green Rovers on loan for the remainder of the season.[57]

February

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.[58]

On 8 February, Kian Leavy joined Shelbourne on loan until the summer transfer window.[59]

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.[60]

On 21 February, Matt Rowley joined Bognor Regis Town on loan until 23 April.[61]

On 22 February, Benjamin Purcell joined Kingstonian on loan for the remainder of the season,[62] whilst Claudio Osorio joined Cobh Ramblers on loan until the end of June.[63]

March

On 1 March, there were reports that the team were facing another six-point deduction for breaching profitability and sustainability rules.[64]

April

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.[65] 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.[66]

May

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.[67]

June

On 11 June, Qatar Stars League club Al-Markhiya announced the signing of Naby Sarr.[68]

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.[69] [70]

On 27 June, Reading confirmed that Tom Ince had left the club to sign for Watford for an undisclosed fee.[71]

Transfers

See main article: List of English football transfers summer 2022 and List of English football transfers winter 2022–23.

For those players released or contract ended before the start of this season, see 2021–22 Reading F.C. season.

In

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
21 June 2022FWTom InceStoke CityFree
22 June 2022DFJohn ClarkePort ValeFree
22 June 2022MFMichael CraigUnattachedFree
27 June 2022GKDean BouzanisSutton UnitedFree
13 July 2022FWShane LongUnattachedFree
20 July 2022DFSam HutchinsonUnattachedFree
29 July 2022DFNesta Guinness-WalkerUnattachedFree
19 August 2022DFAyyuba JambangUnattachedFree
19 August 2022MFEthan BurnettUnattachedFree
19 August 2022MFJosh GreenUnattachedFree
19 August 2022FWAdrian AkandeUnattachedFree
26 August 2022DFNaby SarrUnattachedFree
13 September 2022MFAmadou MbengueUnattachedFree
15 September 2022FWAndy CarrollUnattachedFree
30 September 2022FWLui BradburyUnattachedFree
15 February 2023DFMatthew CarsonUnattachedFree

Transfers announced on the above date, but was not finalised until 1 July 2022 as free agents.

Loans in

Start datePositionNationalityNameFromEnd dateRef.
19 June 2022GKJoe LumleyMiddlesbroughEnd of Season
8 July 2022MFTyrese FornahNottingham ForestEnd of Season
12 July 2022MFJeff HendrickNewcastle UnitedEnd of Season
29 July 2022MFMamadou LoumPortoEnd of Season
31 August 2022DFBaba RahmanChelseaEnd of Season
30 January 2023MFCesare CasadeiChelseaEnd of Season

Out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
11 June 2023DFNaby SarrAl-MarkhiyaUndisclosed
21 June 2023FWGeorge PușcașGenoaUndisclosed
27 June 2023FWTom InceWatfordUndisclosed

Loans out

Start datePositionNationalityNameToEnd dateRef.
22 July 2022GKLuke SouthwoodCheltenham TownEnd of season
5 August 2022DFJeriel DorsettKilmarnockEnd of season
25 August 2022FWGeorge PușcașGenoaEnd of season
12 September 2022FWNahum Melvin-LambertHemel Hempstead Town9 October 2022
14 September 2022MFEthan BurnettHavant & WaterloovilleJanuary 2023
30 September 2022MFBenjamin PurcellHartley Wintney14 December 2022
30 September 2022FWDavid NyarkoThatcham Town30 October 2022
29 October 2022FWJahmari ClarkeWoking29 November 2022
14 December 2022MFBenjamin PurcellFarnborough15 February 2023
24 January 2023GKJökull AndréssonExeter City31 January 2023
31 January 2023GKJökull AndréssonStevenageEnd of season
31 January 2023FWJahmari ClarkeForest Green RoversEnd of season
3 February 2023FWNahum Melvin-LambertWeymouth3 March 2023
3 February 2023FWDavid NyarkoWeymouthWork experience
8 February 2023MFKian LeavyShelbourneEnd of season
21 February 2023GKMatt RowleyBognor Regis Town23 April 2023
22 February 2023MFBenjamin PurcellKingstonianEnd of season
22 February 2023MFClaudio OsorioCobh RamblersEnd of season

Released

DatePositionNationalityNameJoinedDateRef
30 June 2023GKConiah Boyce-ClarkeNew Contract10 August 2023[72]
30 June 2023GKLuke SouthwoodCheltenham Town11 July 2023[73]
30 June 2023DFKyle Daniel-SprayThatcham Town25 September 2023[74]
30 June 2023DFScott Dann
30 June 2023DFJeriel DorsettNew Contract11 July 2023[75]
30 June 2023DFZion NditiAldershot Town
30 June 2023DFLiam MooreNorthampton Town13 February 2024[76]
30 June 2023MFEthan BurnettAldershot Town1 August 2023[77]
30 June 2023MFRyley CampbellHarrow Borough
30 June 2023MFHarrison FurlongNorth Leigh
30 June 2023MFJosh GreenHanley Town
30 June 2023MFLouis HutchingsAldershot Town
30 June 2023MFTroy MurrayBinfield
30 June 2023MFClaudio Osorio
30 June 2023MFRashawn Scott
30 June 2023MFKian LeavySt Patrick's Athletic6 July 2023[78]
30 June 2023MFAmadou MbengueNew Contract19 July 2023[79]
30 June 2023MFDejan TetekAldershot Town20 October 2023[80]
30 June 2023FWLucas JoãoShanghai Port28 July 2023[81]
30 June 2023FWJunior HoilettVancouver Whitecaps14 September 2023[82]
30 June 2023FWLui BradburyCD Almuñécar City25 August 2023[83]
30 June 2023FWAston GreaverBedfont Sports
30 June 2023FWNahum Melvin-LambertWeymouth11 August 2023[84]
30 June 2023FWDavid NyarkoHarrow Borough
30 June 2023FWShane LongRetired
30 June 2023FWYakou MéïtéCardiff City7 July 2023[85]

Trial

Date fromPositionNationalityNameLast clubDate toRef.
June 2022DFMark ChidiWest Bromwich Albion
June 2022MFEthan BurnettSouthampton
June 2022MFMichael CraigTottenham Hotspur22 June 2022
June 2022FWTristan Abldeen-GoodridgeAston Villa[86]
1 July 2022DFSam HutchinsonSheffield Wednesday20 July 2022
1 July 2022DFBrandon Ormonde-OttewillExcelsior
1 July 2022DFJulian JeanvierBrentfordJuly 2022
1 July 2022MFMassimo LuongoSheffield WednesdayJuly 2022[87]
1 July 2022MFJacob DavenportBlackburn RoversJuly 2022
1 July 2022MFJodi JonesCoventry CityJuly 2022
1 July 2022MFJosh MurphyCardiff CityJuly 2022
1 July 2022MFGrant WardBlackpoolJuly 2022[88]
1 July 2022FWConnor WickhamMilton Keynes DonsJuly 2022[89]
15 July 2022DFNesta Guinness-WalkerAFC Wimbledon29 July 2022[90]
15 July 2022MFYasin Ben El-MhanniHarrow Borough
August 2022MFAmadou MbengueMetz13 September 2022
September 2022DFMichael HectorFulham[91]

Squad

[92]

No.NameNationalityPositionDate of birth (Age)Signed fromSigned inContract endsApps.Goals
Goalkeepers
1Joe LumleyGK2023 5, df=yeson loan from Middlesbrough20222023420
21Dean BouzanisGK2023 5, df=yesSutton United2022202580
Luke SouthwoodGK2023 5, df=yesAcademy2016[93] 2023[94] 300
Defenders
3Tom HolmesDF2023 5, df=yesAcademy201720251171
4Sam HutchinsonDF2023 5, df=yesUnattached20222024120
5Tom McIntyreDF2023 5, df=yesAcademy20162024[95] 1056
6Scott DannDF2023 5, df=yesUnattached2021[96] 2023[97] 322
12Baba RahmanDF2023 5, df=yesloan from Chelsea20222023490
17Andy YiadomDF2023 5, df=yesBarnsley2018[98] 20251744
18Nesta Guinness-WalkerDF2023 5, df=yesUnattached20222024300
24Naby SarrDF2023 5, df=yesUnattached20222026251
26Liam MooreDF2023 5, df=yesLeicester City2016[99] 2023[100] 2338
30Kelvin AbrefaDF2023 5, df=yesAcademy20202024131
Midfielders
8Jeff HendrickMF2023 5, df=yeson loan from Newcastle United20222023464
14Ovie EjariaMF2023 5, df=yesLiverpool2020[101] 20241279
16Dejan TetekMF2023 5, df=yesAcademy2019210
19Tyrese FornahMF2023 5, df=yeson loan from Nottingham Forest20222023372
20Cesare CasadeiMF2023 5, df=yeson loan from Chelsea20232023151
22Mamadou LoumMF2023 5, df=yeson loan from Porto20222023321
27Amadou MbengueMF2023 5, df=yesUnattached20222023282
28Mamadi CamaráMF2023 5, df=yesFeirense2020[102] 2023160
36Michael CraigMF2023 5, df=yesUnattached202250
Forwards
2Andy CarrollFW2023 5, df=yesUnattached202220244011
7Shane LongFW2023 5, df=yesUnattached2022202323556
9Lucas JoãoFW2023 5, df=yesSheffield Wednesday2019[103] 202311945
10Tom InceFW2023 5, df=yesStoke City202220255411
11Yakou MéïtéFW2023 5, df=yesParis Saint-Germain2016[104] 2023[105] 16547
15Femi AzeezFW2022 5, df=yesWealdstone2019[106] 2024362
23Junior HoilettFW2023 5, df=yesUnattached2021[107] 2023624
35Kelvin EhibhatiomhanFW2023 5, df=yesAcademy20212024102
39Jahmari ClarkeFW2023 5, df=yesAcademy2020142
U21
25Jökull AndréssonGK2023 5, df=yesAcademy2018[108] 2024[109] 00
31Coniah Boyce-ClarkeGK2023 5, df=yesAcademy2019[110] 10
32Nelson AbbeyDF2023 5, df=yesAcademy2019202350
33John ClarkeDF2023 5, df=yesPort Vale202240
34Louie HolzmanDF2023 5, df=yesAcademy2020202320
38Michael SticklandDF2023 5, df=yesAcademy2020202430
40Rashawn ScottMF2023 5, df=yesUnattached2021[111] 202310
42Nahum Melvin-LambertFW2023 5, df=yesAcademy2019202330
43Hamid Abdel-SalamMF2023 5, df=yesAcademy2020202400
44Sam PaulDF2023 5, df=yesAcademy2020202300
45Benjamin PurcellMF2023 5, df=yesAcademy2020202300
46Jack SengaDF2023 5, df=yesAcademy20202024[112] 10
48Basil TumaFW2023 5, df=yesAcademy202110
Harvey CollinsGK2023 5, df=yesAcademy2019202400
Matt RowleyGK2023 5, df=yesAcademy2020202400
Kacper KowalczykGK2023 5, df=yesStal Rzeszów202200
Matthew CarsonDF2023 5, df=yesUnattached2023202300
Ayyuba JambangDF2023 5, df=yesUnattached202200
Ethan BurnettMF2023 5, df=yesUnattached202200
Josh GreenMFUnattached202200
Lewis HutchingsMF2023 5, df=yesAcademy202100
Adrian AkandeFW2023 5, df=yesUnattached2022202400
Lui BradburyFW2023 5, df=yesUnattached202200
David NyarkoFW2023 5, df=yesAcademy2020202300
U18
Tom NorcottGK2023 5, df=yesAcademy202100
Boyd BeacroftDF2023 5, df=yesAcademy202100
Kyle Daniel-SprayDF2023 5, df=yesAcademy202000
Abraham KanuDF2023 5, df=yesAcademy202100
Zion NditiDFAcademy202100
Jacob Hammond-Chambers-BorgnisMF2023 5, df=yesAcademy202100
Ryley CampbellMF2023 5, df=yesAcademy202100
Harrison FurlongMF2023 5, df=yesAcademy202100
Ajani GiscombeMF2023 5, df=yesAcademy2021202300
Troy MurrayMF2023 5, df=yesAcademy202100
Caylan VickersMF2023 5, df=yesAcademy202100
Ashton GreaverFW2023 5, df=yesAcademy202100
Harvey MaudnerFW2023 5, df=yesAcademy2020202300
Jeremiah Okine-PetersFWAcademy202100
Out on loan
29Jeriel DorsettDF2023 5, df=yesAcademy2019[113] 202320
37Kian LeavyMF2023 5, df=yesAcademy2019202320
41Claudio OsorioMF2023 5, df=yesAcademy2019202320
47George PușcașFW2023 5, df=yesInter Milan2019[114] 20249120
Left during the season

Out on loan

Competitions

Championship

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Championship. 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]

Results

EFL Cup

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Cup.

FA Cup

See main article: 2022–23 FA Cup.

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

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Goal scorers

width=60Placewidth=60Positionwidth=60Nationwidth=60Numberwidth=150Namewidth=80Championshipwidth=80FA Cupwidth=80League Cupwidth=80Total
1 FW10Tom Ince9009
FW2 Andy Carroll9009
3 FW9 Lucas João7007
4 MF8 Jeff Hendrick4004
FW11Yakou Méïté4004
6 DF5 Tom McIntyre2002
MF19Tyrese Fornah2002
FW7 Shane Long1102
MF27Amadou Mbengue1102
FW35Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan1012
Own goal2002
12FW23Junior Hoilett1001
DF24Naby Sarr1001
MF22Mamadou Loum1001
MF20Cesare Casadei1001
DF30Kelvin Abrefa0101
Total433147

Clean sheets

width=60Placewidth=60Positionwidth=60Nationwidth=60Numberwidth=150Namewidth=80Championshipwidth=80FA Cupwidth=80League Cupwidth=80Total
1 GK1 Joe Lumley7007
2 GK21Dean Bouzanis1102
TOTALS8109

Disciplinary record

NumberNationPositionNameChampionshipFA CupLeague CupTotal
1 GKJoe Lumley60000060
2 FWAndy Carroll72210092
3 DFTom Holmes1100000110
4 DFSam Hutchinson30100040
5 DFTom McIntyre30000030
6 DFScott Dann20000020
7 FWShane Long10000010
8 MFJeff Hendrick30000030
10FWTom Ince60000060
11FWYakou Méïté30000030
12DFBaba Rahman50000050
14MFOvie Ejaria10000010
17DFAndy Yiadom1400000140
18DFNesta Guinness-Walker20000020
19MFTyrese Fornah30000030
20MFCesare Casadei10000010
21GKDean Bouzanis10000010
22MFMamadou Loum1110000111
23FWJunior Hoilett40000040
24DFNaby Sarr20000020
27MFAmadou Mbengue50100060
30DFKelvin Abrefa10001020
35FWKelvin Ehibhatiomhan10001020
Players away on loan:
Players who left Reading during the season:
Total96241201023

References

Match reports

Notes and References

  1. News: History . Statto . 25 May 2021 . 5 May 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150505201314/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/reading/history . dead .
  2. Web site: PAUL INCE APPOINTED AS ROYALS MANAGER . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 16 May 2022 . 16 May 2022.
  3. Web site: MARK BOWEN RETURNS AS HEAD OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 16 May 2022 . 16 May 2022.
  4. News: Albion Announce Swift Signing . 26 May 2022 . West Bromwich Albion FC . 26 May 2022.
  5. Web site: ROYALS SET TO SPEND A WEEK IN PRE-SEASON AT ST GEORGE'S PARK! . readingfc.co.uk . Read . 30 May 2022 . 30 May 2022.
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  9. Web site: Welcoming Josh . stokecityfc.com/ . Stoke City F.C. . 21 June 2022 . 21 June 2022.
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  21. Web site: CAMARA, SCOTT, ABBEY, OSORIO, ROWLEY, PAUL AND PURCELL SIGNED UP FOR U23S . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 24 June 2022 . 24 June 2022.
  22. Web site: DEAN BOUZANIS ADDED TO GOALKEEPING OPTIONS IN RG2 . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 27 June 2022 . 27 June 2022.
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  30. Web site: SAM HUTCHINSON SIGNS UNTIL 2024 . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 20 July 2022 . 20 July 2022.
  31. Web site: TOM HOLMES TO BE VICE-CAPTAIN IN 2022-23 . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 21 July 2022 . 21 July 2022.
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  35. Web site: BLACKPOOL 1-0 READING . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 6 August 2022 . 30 July 2022.
  36. Web site: JERIEL DORSETT PENS SEASON-LONG LOAN SWITCH TO KILMARNOCK . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 5 August 2022 . 5 August 2022.
  37. Web site: READING 2-1 CARDIFF CITY . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 6 August 2022 . 6 August 2022.
  38. Web site: FOUR YOUNG PROSPECTS SIGNED UP TO U21 SQUAD . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 19 August 2022 . 19 August 2022.
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  41. News: Baba is Back! . 31 August 2022 . Reading FC . 31 August 2022.
  42. Web site: PAUL INCE SHORTLISTED FOR AUGUST MANAGER OF THE MONTH . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 8 September 2022 . 8 September 2022.
  43. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT - HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 9 September 2022 . 9 September 2022.
  44. Web site: MELVIN-LAMBERT HEADS TO HEMEL ON A ONE-MONTH YOUTH LOAN . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 12 September 2022 . 12 September 2022.
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  51. Web site: Benj Purcell's loan period at the Row ends as he continues his career development at 'Boro . hartleyfc.com . Hartley Wintney F.C. . 15 December 2022 . 14 December 2022.
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  54. Web site: ANDRÉSSON RETURNS TO EXETER ON EMERGENCY LOAN . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 24 January 2023 . 24 January 2023.
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  58. Web site: THREE LOAN SIGNINGS FOR THE TERRAS!. uptheterras.co.uk. 3 February 2023. 3 February 2023.
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  60. Web site: TRIALIST MATTHEW CARSON SIGNS CONTRACT WITH UNDER-21S . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 15 February 2023 . 15 February 2023.
  61. Web site: Good luck to #RFCU21 goalkeeper Matthew Rowley, who today joins @rocks1883 on loan until April 23. twitter.com/RFCAcademy . Reading F.C. Academy Twitter . 21 February 2023 . 21 February 2023.
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  63. Web site: #RFCU21 midfielder Claudio Osorio has today made a loan switch to @CobhRamblersFC in the League of Ireland First Division until the end of June . twitter.com/RFCAcademy . Reading FC Academy Twitter . 22 February 2023 . 22 February 2023.
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  65. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT - ROYALS ACCEPT IMMEDIATE SIX POINT PENALTY . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 4 April 2023 . 4 April 2023.
  66. Web site: ROYALS PART COMPANY WITH PAUL INCE . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 11 April 2023 . 11 April 2023.
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  68. Web site: نادينا يضم المدافع الفرنسي نابي سار . almarkhiyasc.qa . Al-Markhiya SC . 11 June 2023 . Arabic . 11 June 2023.
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  70. Web site: MEITE SET TO DEPART AFTER CONTRACT OFFER TURNED DOWN . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 21 June 2023 . 21 June 2023.
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  74. Web site: New Kingfishers Arrive . thatchamtownfootball.club/ . Thatcham Town F.C. . 11 October 2023 . 25 September 2023.
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  77. Web site: NEW SIGNING: ETHAN BURNETT . theshots.co.uk . Aldershot Town F.C. . 1 August 2023 . 1 August 2023.
  78. Web site: We're delighted to welcome midfielder Kian Leavy back to St Patrick's Athletic . twitter.com/stpatsfc . St Patrick's Athletic F.C. Twitter . 7 July 2023 . 6 July 2023.
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  80. Web site: NEW SIGNING: Dejan Tetek. www.theshots.co.uk. 20 October 2023. 21 October 2023.
  81. Web site: Lucas João has joined Shanghai Port on a free transfer . twitter.com/TalkReading . Talk Reading . 28 July 2023 . 28 July 2023.
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  84. Web site: Welcome Nahum Melvin-Lambert . uptheterras.co.uk . Weymouth F.C. . 16 August 2023 . 11 August 2023.
  85. Web site: Yakou Méïté signs for Cardiff City . cardiffcityfc.co.uk/ . Cardiff City F.C. . 7 July 2023 . 7 July 2023.
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  87. Web site: Former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Massimo Luongo on trial with Championship side Reading . examinerlive.co.uk/ . Yorkshire Live . 1 July 2022 . 1 July 2022.
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