2023–24 Reading F.C. season explained

Club:Reading
Season:2023–24
Owner:Dai Yongge and Dai Xiu Li
Manager:Rubén Sellés
Stadium:Select Car Leasing Stadium
League Topscorer:Sam Smith (15)
Season Topscorer:Harvey Knibbs (16)
Sam Smith (16)
Highest Attendance:18,480
Lowest Attendance:1,809
Largest Win:9–0
(vs. Exeter City (A), 19 September 2023, EFL Trophy)
Largest Loss:0–4
(vs. Charlton Athletic (A), 21 October 2023, League One)
Updated:27 April 2024
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Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 season was the 153rd season in the existence of Reading and their first season in the League One since the 2001–02 season following their relegation from the Championship the previous season and covers the period from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. Reading finished the season in 17th position on 53 points, following a six-point deduction over the course of the season. In the FA Cup, Reading defeated Milton Keynes Dons before being eliminated by Eastleigh in the second round. In the EFL Cup, Reading defeated Millwall before being eliminated by Ipswich Town on penalties in the second round. In the EFL Trophy, Reading won all three of their group games, scoring 19 goals in the process, before being eliminated by Brighton & Hove Albion U21 in the Round of 16.

Season events

Pre-season

At the end of the previous season, Reading announced an update on out of contract players for the upcoming season. Scott Dann, Luke Southwood, Shane Long, Liam Moore, Lucas Joao and Dejan Tetek all departed the club at the end of June, whilst Nesta Guinness-Walker had a clause activated in his contract that saw him retained for the current season. Additionally, Yakou Méïté, Amadou Mbengue and Junior Hoilett were all offered new contracts.

From the under-21 squad, Coniah Boyce-Clarke was offered a three-year contract, and John Clarke a 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 contracts. Lui Bradbury, Ethan Burnett, Josh Green, Nahum Melvin-Lambert, Kian Leavy, Claudio Osorio and Rashawn Scott all left the club's academy ranks at the end of their contract.

Reading offered first professional contracts 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 all left the club.[1]

On 18 May, Reading announced their first pre-season friendlies of the season: an away trip to Bristol City, to be played behind closed-doors at the Robins High Performance Centre on 12 July, followed by an away trip to Sutton United on 15 July.[2] Another two pre-season friendlies were announced on 31 May: a behind closed-doors match against Queens Park Rangers would be played on 25 July, followed by a match against Swansea City at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on 29 July.[3]

On 11 June, Qatar Stars League club Al-Markhiya announced the signing of Naby Sarr.[4]

Reading were charged by the EFL on 16 June with failing to pay their players on time and in full, in October and November 2022, and April 2023,[5] and, later, with non-payment of taxes.[6] If the charges are proven, Reading will start the 2023–24 League One season with points already deducted.[7]

With the opening of the Transfer Window on 21 June, Reading confirmed that George Pușcaș had left the club join Genoa for an undisclosed fee, which would paid to the club in instalments, and that Yakou Méïté had turned down a new contract with the club.[8] [9] Reading were also drawn into Group G of the EFL Trophy alongside Exeter City and Swindon Town.[10] This came a day before the league fixtures were announced: Reading would open their account with a home fixture against Peterborough United and ending the season by hosting Blackpool.[11] Two cup draws additionally took place that day: the EFL Trophy group was completed with Arsenal U21 being Reading's final opponents.[12] before Reading were drawn away at Millwall in the first round of the EFL Cup.[13]

On 27 June, Reading confirmed that Tom Ince had left the club to sign for Watford for an undisclosed fee.[14]

July

On 1 July, Reading announced that they had signed new contracts with John Clarke, Matthew Carson and Hamid Abdel Salam, and that scholars Tom Norcott, Caylan Vickers, Harvey Maudner, Jeremiah Okine-Peters, Basil Tuma and Jacob Hammond-Chambers-Borgnis had all signed their first professional contract with the club.[15]

On 11 July, Reading confirmed that their academy had been reassigned as a Category One academy a year after the status had been downgraded the previous year, meaning their under-21s would play in Premier League 2 for the upcoming season.[16] Later the same day, Jeriel Dorsett signed a new one-year contract with the club, until the summer of 2024, whilst Geneiro Maragh joined the U21 team on a similar deal.[17]

Harvey Knibbs was signed on a free-transfer to a three-year contract on 13 July,[18] with Rubén Sellés being formally confirmed as the club's First Team Manager, after his visa application was successful, the subsequent day.[19] He had previously been announced by the club on 26 June, subject the approval of his visa.[20]

On 17 July, Reading announced had Sam Smith signed three-year contract to complete a free transfer to the club.[21] He had been released by the club two years prior. Amadou Mbengue signed a new two-year contract with the club two days after.[22]

On 21 July, Reading announced the signing of Lewis Wing to a three-year contract, after he'd left Wycombe Wanderers at the end of the previous season.[23] The following day, after Reading's 4–2 friendly defeat to Southampton, Reading announced the signing of Charlie Savage to a four-year contract from Manchester United.[24]

On 27 July, Louie Holzman joined League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemian on loan until the end of their league season.[25]

August

On 4 August, Reading announced the signing of Tivonge Rushesha to a one-year contract, and the signing of Harlee Dean to a two-year contract.[26] [27]

On 7 August, Reading announced the signing of Tyler Bindon to a two-year contract from Los Angeles FC.[28]

On 9 August, Reading announced the signing of David Button, who'd left West Bromwich Albion the previous day, to a two-year contract.[29] The following day, 10 August, Jökull Andrésson extended his contract with Reading until the summer of 2025 and joined Carlisle United on loan for the season,[30] whilst Coniah Boyce-Clarke also signed a new two-year contract with the club having been on a week-to-week contract since his previous contract expired at the end of the previous season.[31]

On 15 August, Reading announced the signing of Ben Elliott from Chelsea, to a three-year contract.[32]

On 16 August, Reading were docked one point by the EFL for failing to pay their players on time on three separate occasions during the 2022–23 season, with a further three points suspended until the end of the season. Later the same day, Reading announced the season-long loan signing of Paul Mukairu from Copenhagen.[33] [34]

On 31 August, Andy Carroll triggered a release clause in his contract to terminate his deal with Reading with immediate effect.[35]

September

On 1 September, transfer deadline day, Dean Bouzanis re-joined Sutton United on loan until January 2024,[36] whilst Jack Senga also joined Ayr United on a loan until January.[37] Also on 1 September, Reading announced the singings of John Ryan, Charlie Wellens, Billie Clark and Jayden Wareham to their U21 squad for the season,[38] that Dom Ballard had joined the club on loan for the season from Southampton with Thierry Rohart-Brown going in the opposite direction for an undisclosed fee,[39] and the signing of Clinton Mola to a one-year contract.[40]

On 9 September, Reading announced the signing of free-agent Joel Pereira to a one-year contract with the option of a further year.[41]

On 13 September, Reading triggered their suspended three-point penalty and were deducted three points by the EFL after owner Dai Yongge failed to deposit 125% of the club's monthly wage bill into a designated account by Tuesday 12 September 2023, as ordered by the Independent Disciplinary Commission on 15 August 2023.[42] [43]

October

On 23 October, Reading announced that their academy had signed a partnership with League of Ireland First Division club Wexford that will see coaches and potential academy players spending time at the club.[44]

On 31 October, Reading were served another HMRC winding-up petition over unpaid taxes.[45]

November

On 1 November, Reading were referred to an EFL independent disciplinary commission regarding unpaid HMRC debts owed in September and October 2023, with an EFL hearing against Dai Yongge was scheduled for the end of November.[46]

On 25 November, Reading secured a 2-1 victory over Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park to end the clubs 378 day wait for a league win away from home, which had seen them draw two and lost eighteen games.[47] On 28 November, Reading defeated Carlisle United, 5-1, to secure back to back wins for the first time since August, whilst in a post match interview Head Coach Rubén Sellés confirmed that Dom Ballard would be out for the season after snapping his Patellar tendon.[48]

December

On 7 December, Jahmari Clarke joined Boreham Wood on loan until 28 January 2024.[49]

On 18 December, Ovie Ejaria left the club by mutual consent.[50]

On 19 December, Dai Yongge was fined £20,000 for Reading's wages failures; the EFL had recommended a 12-month ban from all football activities, but an independent disciplinary commission opted not to enforce it. A further £50,000 fine was suspended until 12 January 2024.[51]

January

On 5 January, Reading announced the departure of Director of Player Development, Eddie Niedzwiecki, and Assistant Head Coach, Andrew Sparkes, as part of a cost-cutting restructure of the club.[52]

On 13 January, Reading's EFL League One game against Port Vale was abandoned after 16 minutes due to a pitch invasion by the fans in protest against owner Dai Yongge.[53] [54]

On 15 January, the EFL imposed their suspended £50,000 fine on Dai Yongge for failing to meet financial deadlines over wages.[55]

On 17 January, Reading announced that Tom Holmes had signed for Premier League club Luton Town for an undisclosed fee, but would remain at the club on loan until the end of the season.[56]

On 23 January, Reading announced the return of Jack Senga from his loan deal with Ayr United, whilst also confirming that goalkeepers Dean Bouzanis and Matt Rowley had had their respective loans extended to the end of the season.[57] Later on the same day, the EFL announced that Reading's abandoned game against Port Vale on 13 January would be replayed in full on 20 February, with the club receiving a suspended 3-point penalty.[58]

On 24 January, Nesta Guinness-Walker joined fellow League One club Stevenage on loan for the remainder of the season.[59]

On 25 January, Nelson Abbey left the club to sign for Olympiacos for an undisclosed fee.[60]

On 30 January, Tom McIntyre left the club to sign for Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee.[61]

February

On 1 February, transfer deadline day, Taylan Harris and Caylan Vickers left Reading on permanent deals to join Luton Town and Brighton & Hove Albion respectively for undisclosed fees, whilst Zane Monlouis joined on loan from Arsenal for the remainder of the season.[62] [63] [64]

On 27 February, Reading were deducted another 2 points for late HMRC payments, whilst owner Dai Yongge was handed a £100,000 for his repeated failures to deposit an amount equal to 125% of the Club’s forecast monthly wage bill in a designated account.[65]

March

On 11 March, Matt Rowley ended his loan deal with Beaconsfield Town and joined Dover Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season.[66]

On 14 March, Reading announced they were holding talks with Wycombe Wanderers over the sale of Bearwood Park,[67] but Wycombe put the talks "on hold" after learning that "planning limitations allowed only Reading to use the grounds".[68]

On 16 March, Jahmari Clarke joined Yeovil Town on loan for the remainder of the season.[69]

On 21 March 2024, Nigel Howe said there have been "approaches from around the world" to buy Reading.[70] Five days later, Reading were reported to be in "exclusive negotiations" with a buyer to agree final terms for Dai Yongge's shareholding, the stadium and the training ground; closing the deal could take up to two months.[71]

On 28 March, Tom Norcott joined Beaconsfield Town on loan for the remainder of the season.[72]

April

On 5 April, Reading announced that Academy graduate Shay Spencer had signed his first professional contract with the club, a one-year deal until the summer of 2025.[73]

On 27 April, the final day of the season, Reading announced following their 3-2 victory over Blackpool, that Lewis Wing had won their player of the season award with Tyler Bindon second and Harvey Knibbs third.[74]

May

On 8 May, Reading released their retained and release list for the end of the season. Femi Azeez, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Jayden Wareham, Michael Craig, Jeriel Dorsett and Joel Pereira all had one-year optional extensions activated by the club, whilst Kelvin Abrefa and Tivonge Rushesha were offered new contracts with their current deals expiring on 30 June. Reading also confirmed that Matthew Carson, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Sam Hutchinson and Clinton Mola would all be leaving the club when their contracts expire on 30 June.[75]

On 23 May, Reading released their retained and released list for their Under 18 and Under 21 teams. For the Under 21 team, Jacob Hammond-Chambers-Borgnis, John Clarke, Jeremiah Okine-Peters, John Ryan and Charlie Wellens all had one-year contract extensions exercised, Adrian Akande, Matthew Rowley, Jack Senga, Michael Stickland and Basil Tuma had all been offered new contracts, whilst Hamid Abdel-Salam, Billie Clark, Jahmari Clarke, Harvey Collins, Ajani Giscombe, Geneiro Maragh, Harvey Maudner, Sam Paul and Ben Purcell would all leave the club. For the Under 18 team, Joseph Barough, Boyd Beacroft and Harrison Rhone all were offered new contracts, whilst Toby Mawer rejected a contract offer in order to accept an College Sponsorship place in the United States and Tyler Field, Matthew Goulding, William Gutierrez-Ramirez, Jayden Porter-Atkinson, Jack Timberlake and Aaron White would all leave the club.[76]

June

On 27 June, Reading announced that they had signed a new two-year contract with Kelvin Abrefa.[77]

Squad

[78]

No.NameNationalityPositionDate of birth (Age)Signed fromSigned inContract endsApps.Goals
Goalkeepers
1David ButtonGK2024 4, df=yesUnattached20232025380
22Joel PereiraGK2024 4, df=yesUnattached20232025140
31Coniah Boyce-ClarkeGK2024 4, df=yesAcademy2019202540
Defenders
2Clinton MolaDF2024 4, df=yesUnattached20232024350
3Tom HolmesDF2024 4, df=yeson loan from Luton Town202420241331
6Harlee DeanDF2024 4, df=yesUnattached20232025161
14Zane MonlouisDF2024 4, df=yeson loan from Arsenal2024202410
17Andy YiadomDF2024 4, df=yesBarnsley2018[79] 2025[80] 2084
20Jeriel DorsettDF2024 4, df=yesAcademy2019[81] 2025291
24Tyler BindonDF2024 4, df=yesLos Angeles FC20232025442
27Amadou MbengueDF2024 4, df=yesUnattached2022[82] 2025722
Midfielders
4Ben ElliottMF2024 4, df=yesChelsea20232026421
8Charlie SavageMF2024 4, df=yesManchester United20232027455
23Sam HutchinsonMF2024 4, df=yesUnattached2022[83] 2024260
29Lewis WingMF2024 4, df=yesUnattached202320264911
36Michael CraigMF2024 4, df=yesUnattached20222025410
Forwards
7Harvey KnibbsFW2024 4, df=yesUnattached202320265316
9Dom BallardFW2024 4, df=yeson loan from Southampton20232024125
10Sam SmithFW2024 4, df=yesUnattached202320264818
11Femi AzeezFW2024 4, df=yesWealdstone2019[84] 20258811
12Paul MukairuFW2024 4, df=yeson loan from Copenhagen20232024386
15Kelvin EhibhatiomhanFW2024 4, df=yesAcademy202120255713
U21
19Jayden WarehamFW2024 4, df=yes[85] Unattached20232025110
28Mamadi CamaráFW2024 4, df=yes[86] Feirense2020[87] 231
30Kelvin AbrefaDF2024 4, df=yes[88] Academy20202026261
33John ClarkeDF2024 4, df=yes[89] Port Vale2022[90] 202540
34Louie HolzmanDF2024 4, df=yes[91] Academy202020
35Jack SengaMF2024 4, df=yes[92] Academy20202024[93] 20
37Adrian AkandeMF2024 4, df=yes[94] Unattached2022202400
38Michael SticklandDF2024 4, df=yes[95] Academy2020202440
40Tivonge RusheshaMF2024 4, df=yes[96] Unattached20232024(+1)110
41Harvey CollinsGK2024 4, df=yes[97] Academy2019202400
43Hamid Abdel-SalamMF2024 4, df=yes[98] Academy2020202400
44Sam PaulDF2024 4, df=yes[99] Academy202000
45Benjamin PurcellMF2024 4, df=yes[100] Academy202000
46Jacob Hammond-Chambers-BorgnisMF2024 4, df=yes[101] Academy2021202500
47Matthew CarsonDF2024 4, df=yes[102] Unattached2023[103] 2024170
48Basil TumaFW2024 4, df=yes[104] Academy2021202450
49Generio MaraghDF2024 4, df=yes[105] Unattached2023202400
50Ajani GiscombeMF2024 4, df=yes[106] Academy202100
52Harvey MaudnerFW2024 4, df=yes[107] Academy2020202400
54Jeremiah Okine-PetersFWAcademy2021202500
56Billie ClarkFW2024 4, df=yes[108] Unattached2023202400
57John RyanDF2024 4, df=yes[109] Sassuolo2023202500
58Charlie WellensMF2024 4, df=yes[110] Unattached2023202510
Boyd BeacroftDF2024 4, df=yes[111] Academy202100
U18
59Ashqar AhmedDFAcademy202300
Toby MawerGKAcademy202300
Harrison RhoneGKAcademy202100
Tyler FieldDFAcademy202300
Matthew GouldingDFAcademy202300
William Gutierrez RamirezDFAcademy202300
Abraham KanuDF2024 4, df=yes[112] Academy202100
Aaron WhiteDFAcademy202300
Joseph BaroughMFAcademy202300
Denim NnamudiMFAcademy202300
Jayden Porter-AtkinsonMFAcademy202300
Shay SpencerMFAcademy2022202500
Jack TimberlakeFWAcademy202300
Out on loan
18Nesta Guinness-WalkerDF2024 4, df=yesUnattached2022[113] 2024410
21Dean BouzanisGK2024 4, df=yesSutton United20222025[114] 90
25Jökull AndréssonGK2024 4, df=yesAcademy2018[115] 202500
39Jahmari ClarkeFW2024 4, df=yes[116] Academy2020[117] 142
51Matt RowleyGK2024 4, df=yes[118] Academy2020202400
61Tom NorcottGK2024 4, df=yes[119] Academy2021202410
Left during the season
5Tom McIntyreDF2024 4, df=yesAcademy2016[120] 2024[121] 1177
9Andy CarrollFW2024 4, df=yesUnattached2022[122] 2024[123] 4211
14Ovie EjariaMF2024 4, df=yesLiverpool2020[124] 20241279
32Nelson AbbeyDF2024 4, df=yesAcademy2019310
55Taylan HarrisFW2024 4, df=yesAcademy202311
42Caylan VickersFW2024 4, df=yesAcademy20212024223
Ayyuba JambangDF2024 4, df=yes[125] Unattached2022[126] 00
Thierry Rohart-BrownMFAcademy202300

Transfers

See main article: List of English football transfers summer 2023 and List of English football transfers winter 2023–24.

For those players sold, released or contract ended before the start of this season, see 2022–23 Reading F.C. season.

In

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
13 July 2023FWHarvey KnibbsUnattachedFree
17 July 2023FWSam SmithUnattachedFree
21 July 2023MFLewis WingUnattachedFree
22 July 2023MFCharlie SavageManchester UnitedUndisclosed
4 August 2023MFTivonge RusheshaUnattachedFree
4 August 2023DFHarlee DeanUnattachedFree
7 August 2023DFTyler BindonLos Angeles FCUndisclosed
9 August 2023GKDavid ButtonUnattachedFree
15 August 2023MFBen ElliottChelseaUndisclosed
1 September 2023DFJohn RyanSassuoloFree
1 September 2023MFCharlie WellensUnattachedFree
1 September 2023FWBillie ClarkUnattachedFree
1 September 2023FWJayden WarehamUnattachedFree
1 September 2023DFClinton MolaUnattachedFree
9 September 2023GKJoel PereiraUnattachedFree

Loans in

Start datePositionNationalityNameFromEnd dateRef.
16 August 2023FWPaul MukairuCopenhagenEnd of season
1 September 2023FWDom BallardSouthamptonEnd of season
17 January 2024DFTom HolmesLuton TownEnd of season
1 February 2024DFZane MonlouisArsenalEnd of season

Out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
1 September 2023MFThierry Rohart-BrownSouthamptonUndisclosed
5 September 2023DFAyyuba Jambang-BrownIpswich TownUndisclosed[127]
17 January 2024DFTom HolmesLuton TownUndisclosed
25 January 2024DFNelson AbbeyOlympiacosUndisclosed
30 January 2024DFTom McIntyrePortsmouthUndisclosed
1 February 2024FWTaylan HarrisLuton TownUndisclosed
1 February 2024MFCaylan VickersBrighton & Hove Albion U21sUndisclosed

Loans out

Start datePositionNationalityNameToEnd dateRef.
27 July 2023DFLouie HolzmanBohemianNovember 2023
10 August 2023GKJökull AndréssonCarlisle UnitedEnd of Season[128]
1 September 2023GKDean BouzanisSutton UnitedEnd of Season
1 September 2023MFJack SengaAyr United22 January 2024[129]
8 September 2023GKMatt RowleyBeaconsfield Town11 March 2024[130]
7 December 2023FWJahmari ClarkeBoreham Wood28 January 2024
24 January 2024DFNesta Guinness-WalkerStevenageEnd of Season
11 March 2024GKMatt RowleyDover AthleticEnd of Season
16 March 2024FWJahmari ClarkeYeovil TownEnd of Season
28 March 2024GKTom NorcottBeaconsfield TownEnd of Season

Released

DatePositionNationalityNameJoinedDateRef
31 August 2023FWAndy CarrollAmiens1 September 2023[131]
18 December 2023MFOvie Ejaria
30 June 2024GKHarvey CollinsMaidenhead United5 August 2024[132]
30 June 2024GKToby MawerWest Virginia Mountaineers1 August 2024[133]
30 June 2024GKHarrison RhoneNew Contract5 July 2024
30 June 2024GKMatthew RowleyNew Contract5 July 2024[134]
30 June 2024DFBoyd BeacroftNew Contract5 July 2024
30 June 2024DFMatthew CarsonGrimsby Town1 July 2024[135]
30 June 2024DFTyler Field
30 June 2024DFMatthew GouldingFrome Town24 July 2024[136]
30 June 2024DFNesta Guinness-Walker
30 June 2024DFWilliam Gutierrez-Ramirez
30 June 2024DFGeneiro Maragh
30 June 2024DFClinton MolaBristol Rovers1 July 2024[137]
30 June 2024DFSam Paul
30 June 2024DFMichael SticklandNew Contract5 July 2024
30 June 2024DFAaron White
30 June 2024DFHamid Abdel-Salam
30 June 2024MFJack SengaNew Contract5 July 2024
30 June 2024MFAdrian AkandeNew Contract5 July 2024
30 June 2024MFJoseph BaroughNew Contract5 July 2024
30 June 2024MFAjani Giscombe
30 June 2024MFSam Hutchinson
30 June 2024MFJayden Porter-Atkinson
30 June 2024MFBasil TumaNew Contract5 July 2024
30 June 2024MFBen Purcell
30 June 2024MFTivonge RusheshaNew Contract4 July 2024[138]
30 June 2024FWBillie Clark
30 June 2024FWHarvey Maudner
30 June 2024FWJack Timberlake
30 June 2024FWJahmari ClarkeWealdstone17 August 2024[139]

Trial

Date fromPositionNationalityNameLast clubDate toRef.
June 2023FWHarvey KnibbsCambridge United13 July 2023
June 2023FWTheo WalcottSouthampton
July 2023DFTyler BindonLos Angeles FC7 August 2023
July 2023MFLuke AmosQueens Park Rangers
July 2023MFOan DjorkaeffKriens
July 2023MFOlamide ShodipoQueens Park Rangers
July 2023MFTivonge RusheshaSwansea City4 August 2023
July 2023FWJayden WarehamChelsea1 September 2023
July 2023DFJohn RyanSassuolo1 September 2023

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2023–24 EFL League One.

Matches

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

Reading were drawn at home to Milton Keynes Dons in the first round.[140]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup.

Reading were drawn away to Millwall in the first round and at home to Ipswich Town in the second round.[141]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Trophy. In the group stage, Reading were drawn into Southern Group G alongside Exeter City, Swindon Town and Arsenal U21.[10] [12] After topping their group, they were drawn at home to Charlton Athletic in the Round of 32.[142] After defeating Charlton on penalties, Reading were drawn away to Brighton & Hove Albion U21 in the Last 16.[143]

Knockout stages

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

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Goal scorers

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1 FW10Sam Smith1500116
FW7 Harvey Knibbs1110416
3 MF29Lewis Wing1010011
FW15Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan513211
5 FW11Femi Azeez81009
6 Own goal60118
7 FW12Paul Mukairu30036
8 MF8 Charlie Savage30115
FW9 Dom Ballard30025
10FW42Caylan Vickers10023
11DF24Tyler Bindon20002
12DF20Jeriel Dorsett10001
MF28Mamadi Camará00101
DF5 Tom McIntyre00011
MF4 Ben Elliott00011
FW55Taylan Harris00011
DF6 Harlee Dean00011
Total68462098

Clean sheets

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1 GK1 David Button70018
2 GK22Joel Pereira30014
3 GK31Coniah Boyce-Clarke00112
4 GK61Tom Norcott00011
Total1001314

Disciplinary record

NumberNationPositionNameLeague OneFA CupLeague CupLeague TrophyTotal
1 GKDavid Button2000000020
2 DFClinton Mola7110000081
3 DFTom Holmes2000002040
4 MFBen Elliott3010000040
6 DFHarlee Dean2010000030
7 FWHarvey Knibbs4010101070
8 MFCharlie Savage8010000090
9 FWDom Ballard1000000010
10FWSam Smith5000000050
11FWFemi Azeez6000000060
15FWKelvin Ehibhatiomhan2000000020
17DFAndy Yiadom9200000092
19FWJayden Wareham4000000040
20DFJeriel Dorsett3000000030
22GKJoel Pereira3000000030
23DFSam Hutchinson5010000060
24DFTyler Bindon4000000040
27DFAmadou Mbengue4110001061
28MFMamadi Camará0000100010
29MFLewis Wing5000000050
36MFMichael Craig5000102080
40MFTivonge Rushesha0000100010
47DFMatthew Carson3000101050
Players away on loan:
18DFNesta Guinness-Walker2000001030
Players who left Reading during the season:
5 DFTom McIntyre2000101040
9 FWAndy Carroll1000000010
32DFNelson Abbey3000001040
Total91480601001154

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NEW DEALS OFFERED AS CONTRACTS COME TO THEIR CONCLUSION . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 17 May 2023 . 17 May 2023.
  2. Web site: FIRST TWO AWAY FRIENDLIES ANNOUNCED - BRISTOL CITY AND SUTTON UNITED . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 18 May 2023 . 18 May 2023.
  3. Web site: PRE-SEASON: SWANSEA COMING TO SCL; QPR TO VISIT BEARWOOD . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 31 May 2023 . 31 May 2023.
  4. Web site: نادينا يضم المدافع الفرنسي نابي سار . almarkhiyasc.qa . Al-Markhiya SC . 11 June 2023 . Arabic . 11 June 2023.
  5. News: Reading face three EFL charges for failing to pay players on time and in full . 16 June 2023 . BBC Sport . 16 June 2023.
  6. News: Reading: English Football League adds non-payment of tax to transfer embargo . 26 June 2023 . BBC Sport . 23 June 2023.
  7. News: Fisher . Ben . Reading face new points deduction after failing to pay players' wages three times . 16 June 2023 . The Guardian . 16 June 2023.
  8. Web site: GEORGE PUSCAS COMPLETES PERMANENT MOVE TO PROMOTED GENOA . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 21 June 2023 . 21 June 2023.
  9. Web site: MEITE SET TO DEPART AFTER CONTRACT OFFER TURNED DOWN . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 21 June 2023 . 21 June 2023.
  10. Web site: ROYALS POOLED WITH EXETER AND SWINDON IN EFL TROPHY GROUP . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 21 June 2023 . 21 June 2023.
  11. Web site: #FIXTURERELEASEDAY - ROYALS TO OPEN 2023-24 WITH VISIT OF POSH . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 22 June 2023 . 22 June 2023.
  12. Web site: ARSENAL U21 COMPLETE ROYALS' EFL TROPHY GROUP . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 22 June 2023 . 22 June 2023.
  13. Web site: ROYALS DRAWN AWAY TO MILLWALL IN FIRST ROUND OF THE CARABAO CUP . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 22 June 2023 . 22 June 2023.
  14. Web site: TOM INCE COMPLETES TRANSFER TO WATFORD . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 27 June 2023 . 27 June 2023.
  15. Web site: PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS SIGNED BY NINE YOUNG PLAYERS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 2 July 2023 . 1 July 2023.
  16. Web site: WE'RE BACK! OUR ACADEMY REGAINS CATEGORY ONE STATUS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 11 July 2023 . 11 July 2023.
  17. Web site: JERIEL DORSETT AGREES CONTRACT OFFER TO SIGN UNTIL 2024 . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 11 July 2023 . 11 July 2023.
  18. Web site: HARVEY KNIBBS SIGNS A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH THE ROYALS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 13 July 2023 . 13 July 2023.
  19. Web site: RUBÉN IS A ROYAL - SELLÉS SIGNS TO COMPLETE MOVE TO RG2 . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 14 July 2023 . 14 July 2023.
  20. Web site: RUBÉN SELLÉS SET TO SIGN SUBJECT TO WORK VISA CLEARANCE . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 26 June 2023 . 26 June 2023.
  21. Web site: WELCOME HOME, SAM! SMITH SIGNS THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH THE ROYALS. readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 17 July 2023 . 17 July 2023.
  22. Web site: MBENGUE PENS NEW CONTRACT WITH THE ROYALS! . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 20 July 2023 . 19 July 2023.
  23. Web site: ROYALS SECURE THE SERVICES OF LEWIS WING. readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 21 July 2023 . 21 July 2023.
  24. Web site: SAVAGE SIGNS! CHARLIE BECOMES NEWEST ROYAL RECRUIT . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 22 July 2023 . 22 July 2023.
  25. Web site: HOLZMAN HEADS OUT ON LOAN TO BOHEMIANS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 27 July 2023 . 27 July 2023.
  26. Web site: RUSHESHA IS A ROYAL! . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 4 August 2023 . 4 August 2023.
  27. Web site: HARLEE DEAN JOINS READING'S RANKS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 5 August 2023 . 4 August 2023.
  28. Web site: BINDON SIGNS FOR THE ROYALS! . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 7 August 2023 . 7 August 2023.
  29. Web site: DAVID BUTTON JOINS THE ROYALS' GOALKEEPERS UNION . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 9 August 2023 . 9 August 2023.
  30. Web site: NEW CONTRACT AND CARLISLE LOAN FOR JOKULL . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 10 August 2023 . 10 August 2023.
  31. Web site: Boyce-Clarke pens extension to Royals contract . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 10 August 2023 . 10 August 2023.
  32. Web site: BEN ELLIOTT SIGNS ON A PERMANENT DEAL FROM CHELSEA . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 15 August 2023 . 15 August 2023.
  33. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT - CLUB ACCEPT EFL CHARGES AND SANCTION . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 17 August 2023 . 16 August 2023.
  34. Web site: ROYALS SECURE LOAN DEAL FOR PAUL MUKAIRU . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 17 August 2023 . 16 August 2023.
  35. Web site: ANDY CARROLL TRIGGERS RELEASE CLAUSE TO TERMINATE CONTRACT . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 31 August 2023 . 31 August 2023.
  36. Web site: BOUZANIS RETURNS TO SUTTON ON LOAN UNTIL JANUARY . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 1 September 2023 . 1 September 2023.
  37. Web site: SENGA SEALS LOAN MOVE TO AYR UNITED . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 1 September 2023 . 1 September 2023.
  38. Web site: FOUR NEW RECRUITS SIGN UP TO ONE-YEAR DEALS WITH OUR UNDER-21S . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 1 September 2023 . 1 September 2023.
  39. Web site: DOM BALLARD SEALS LOAN MOVE TO JOIN RUBEN'S RANKS . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 1 September 2023 . 1 September 2023.
  40. Web site: CLINTON MOLA SIGNS ONE-YEAR DEAL WITH THE ROYALS . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 1 September 2023 . 1 September 2023.
  41. Web site: JOEL PEREIRA JOINS THE ROYALS . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 9 September 2023 . 9 September 2023.
  42. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT - SUSPENDED THREE-POINT PENALTY TRIGGERED . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 13 September 2023 . 13 September 2023.
  43. Web site: Reading FC: League One club docked three points for failing to deposit wages . bbc.co.uk/sport . BBC Sport . 13 September 2023 . 13 September 2023.
  44. Web site: ACADEMY SEAL OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH WEXFORD FC . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 23 October 2023 . 23 October 2023.
  45. News: Reading: HMRC lodges second winding-up petition of year against League One club . 31 October 2023 . BBC Sport . 31 October 2023.
  46. News: Reading FC: Club to face EFL disciplinary panel over missed HMRC payments . 3 November 2023 . BBC Sport . 1 November 2023.
  47. Web site: Wycombe Wanderers 1-2 Reading: Royals finally find long awaited away win . rdg.today . Reading Today . 26 November 2023 . 25 November 2023.
  48. Web site: Reading FC boss on Carlisle win and Dom Ballard injury . readingchronicle.co.uk . Reading Chronicle . 28 November 2023 . 28 November 2023.
  49. Web site: JAHMARI CLARKE JOINS BOREHAM WOOD ON LOAN . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 7 December 2023 . 7 December 2023.
  50. Web site: OVIE EJARIA DEPARTS CLUB BY MUTUAL CONSENT . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 18 December 2023 . 18 December 2023.
  51. News: Dai Yongge: Reading owner fined £20,000 for failing to deposit wages . 19 December 2023 . BBC Sport . 19 December 2023.
  52. Web site: SPARKES AND NIEDZWIECKI DEPART THE ROYALS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 5 January 2024 . 5 January 2024.
  53. Web site: Reading v Port Vale abandoned after pitch invasion . bbc.co.uk/sport . BBC Sport . 13 January 2023 . 13 January 2023.
  54. Web site: Victor . Tom . 2024-01-13 . Reading game abandoned as fans invade pitch after tennis ball protest . 2024-01-13 . The Mirror . en.
  55. News: Reading owner Dai Yongge told to either fund or sell club by EFL . 15 January 2024 . BBC Sport . 15 January 2024.
  56. Web site: HOLMES MAKES LUTON SWITCH . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 17 January 2024 . 17 January 2024.
  57. Web site: LOAN UPDATE - SENGA RETURNS, BOUZANIS & ROWLEY STAY . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 23 January 2024 . 23 January 2024.
  58. Web site: EFL Statement: Reading FC . efl.com . The EFL . 23 January 2024 . 23 January 2024.
  59. Web site: GUINNESS-WALKER JOINS STEVENAGE ON LOAN . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 24 January 2024 . 24 January 2024.
  60. Web site: NELSON ABBEY JOINS OLYMPIACOS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 25 January 2024 . 25 January 2024.
  61. Web site: MCINTYRE DEPARTS FOR POMPEY . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 30 January 2024 . 30 January 2024.
  62. Web site: HARRIS JOINS THE HATTERS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 1 February 2024 . 1 February 2024.
  63. Web site: VICKERS JOINS BRIGHTON . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 1 February 2024 . 1 February 2024.
  64. Web site: WELCOME ZANE - MONLOUIS JOINS FROM ARSENAL! . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 1 February 2024 . 1 February 2024.
  65. Web site: EFL Statement: Reading FC and Mr Dai Yongge . efl.com . English Football League . 27 February 2024 . 27 February 2024.
  66. Web site: ROWLEY RECALLED AND JOINS DOVER ATHLETIC ON LOAN . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 11 March 2024 . 11 March 2024.
  67. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT PROPOSED SALE OF BEARWOOD PARK . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 14 March 2024 . 14 March 2024.
  68. News: Reading training ground: Wycombe put purchase of Bearwood Park 'on hold' . 19 March 2024 . BBC Sport . 18 March 2024.
  69. News: Jahmari Clarke Loaned to Yeovil . 16 March 2024 . Reading FC . 16 March 2024.
  70. News: Nigel Howe: Reading receive 'approaches from around world' to buy League One club . 22 March 2024 . BBC Sport . 21 March 2024.
  71. News: Reading takeover: Owner Dai Yongge commits to letter of intent with potential buyer . 26 March 2024 . BBC Sport . 26 March 2024.
  72. News: We can confirm goalkeeper Tom Norcott has joined @BeaconsfieldFC on loan for the rest of their campaign, good luck Tom! . 29 March 2024 . Reading FC Twitter . 28 March 2024.
  73. Web site: SHAY SPENCER SIGNS FIRST PROFESSIONAL DEAL . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 5 April 2024 . 5 April 2024.
  74. Web site: LEWIS WING WINS PLAYER OF THE SEASON! . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 27 April 2024 . 27 April 2024.
  75. Web site: READING FC RETAINED LIST CONFIRMED . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 8 May 2024 . 8 May 2024.
  76. Web site: ACADEMY RETAINED LIST CONFIRMED . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 23 May 2024 . 23 May 2024.
  77. Web site: ABREFA REMAINS A ROYAL! . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 27 June 2024 . 27 June 2024.
  78. Web site: Team . Reading F.C. . 5 July 2014.
  79. Web site: Andy Yiadom to become Royals' first summer signing!. readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C.. 17 May 2018. 17 May 2018.
  80. Web site: ANDY YIADOM IS A ROYAL UNTIL 2025! . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 17 June 2022 . 17 June 2022.
  81. Web site: Jeriel Dorsett signs first professional contract with the club . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 21 October 2019 . 21 October 2019.
  82. Web site: AMADOU MBENGUE SIGNS SHORT-TERM DEAL TO JOIN ROYALS . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 13 September 2022 . 13 September 2022.
  83. Web site: SAM HUTCHINSON SIGNS UNTIL 2024 . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 20 July 2022 . 20 July 2022.
  84. Web site: Academy recruit three promising young players . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 18 September 2019 . 18 September 2019.
  85. Web site: Jayden Wareham. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  86. Web site: Mamadi Camara. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  87. Web site: MAMADI CAMARÁ ASSINA COM READING FC DA INGLATERRA . soudjurtu.com . Sou Djurtu . 15 December 2020 . pt . 24 October 2020.
  88. Web site: Kelvin Abrefa. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  89. Web site: John Clarke. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  90. Web site: CRAIG AND CLARKE JOIN ROYALS AS HOLZMAN AND STICKLAND INK DEALS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 22 June 2022 . 22 June 2022.
  91. Web site: Louie Holzman. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  92. Web site: Jay Senga. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  93. Web site: ABREFA AND SENGA SIGN FIRST PROFESSIONAL DEALS . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading . 25 March 2022 . 25 March 2022.
  94. Web site: Adrian Akande. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  95. Quite a few Royals-related birthdays to acknowledge today!. ReadingFC. Reading Football Club. Reading F.C.. 1722566305562189975. 9 November 2023. 21 May 2024.
  96. Web site: Tivonge Rushesha. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  97. Web site: Harvey Collins. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  98. Web site: Hamid Abdel-Salam. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  99. Web site: Sam Paul. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  100. Web site: Ben Purcell. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  101. Happy Birthday Jacob Borgnis. ReadingFC. Reading Football Club. Reading F.C.. 1699414016492274075. 6 September 2023. 21 May 2024.
  102. Web site: Matthew Carson. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  103. Web site: TRIALIST MATTHEW CARSON SIGNS CONTRACT WITH UNDER-21S . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 15 February 2023 . 15 February 2023.
  104. Web site: Basil Tuma. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  105. Web site: Generio Maragh. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  106. Web site: Ajani Giscombe. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  107. Web site: Harvey Maudner. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  108. Web site: Billie Clark. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  109. Web site: John Ryan. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  110. Web site: Charlie Wellens. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  111. Web site: Boyd Beacroft. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  112. Web site: Abraham Kanu. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  113. Web site: GUINNESS-WALKER SIGNS ONE-YEAR DEAL WITH ROYALS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 29 July 2022 . 29 July 2022.
  114. Web site: DEAN BOUZANIS ADDED TO GOALKEEPING OPTIONS IN RG2 . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 27 June 2022 . 27 June 2022.
  115. Web site: Academy graduate Jökull Andrésson agrees to two-year pro deal . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 24 July 2018 . 24 July 2018.
  116. Web site: Jahmari Clarke. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  117. Web site: JAHMARI CLARKE COMMITS TO NEW ROYALS CONTRACT . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 7 July 2022 . 7 July 2022.
  118. Web site: Matt Rowley. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  119. Web site: Tom Norcott. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  120. Web site: 15 youngsters sign new pro deals with Reading. readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C.. 1 July 2016. 1 July 2016.
  121. Web site: McIntyre signs new deal until summer of 2024! . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 29 June 2021 . 29 June 2021.
  122. Web site: ANDY IS BACK IN BLUE AND WHITE HOOPS! . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 15 September 2022 . 15 September 2022.
  123. Web site: ANDY CARROLL SIGNS UNTIL 2024! . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 11 January 2023 . 10 January 2023.
  124. Web site: He's back! Ovie Ejaria pens four-year contract with the Royals . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 28 August 2020 . 28 August 2020.
  125. Web site: Ayyuba Jambang. Premier League. 21 May 2024.
  126. Web site: FOUR YOUNG PROSPECTS SIGNED UP TO U21 SQUAD . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 19 August 2022 . 19 August 2022.
  127. Web site: Confirmed: Ipswich Town sign Reading FC player . footballleagueworld.co.uk/ . Football League World . 8 September 2023 . 5 September 2023.
  128. News: Keeper joins United . 10 August 2023 . Carlisle United F.C. . 10 August 2023.
  129. Web site: The Club can confirm that Jay Senga has returned to @ReadingFC following the expiry of his loan. . twitter.com/AyrUnitedFC . Ayr United F.C. Twitter . 22 January 2024 . 22 January 2024.
  130. Web site: twitter.com/ReadingFC . Reading F.C. Twitter . 8 September 2023 . 8 September 2023.
  131. News: Former England striker Carroll moves to Amiens . 1 September 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 1 September 2023.
  132. Web site: Harvey Collins is a Magpie . maidenheadunitedfc.org . Maidenhead United F.C. . 5 August 2024 . 5 August 2024.
  133. Web site: Toby Mawer . wvusports.com . West Virginia Mountaineers men's soccer . 12 July 2024.
  134. Web site: NEW CONTRACTS SIGNED BY 11 YOUNG PLAYERS . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 5 July 2024 . 5 July 2024.
  135. Web site: CARSON COMPLETES MOVE . gtfc.co.uk/ . Grimsby Town F.C. . 19 June 2024 . 19 June 2024.
  136. Web site: Matt Goulding Signs Ahead of 24/25 Season! . weareba11.com . We Are BA11 . 15 August 2024 . 24 July 2024.
  137. Web site: Clinton Mola joins Bristol Rovers. www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 25 June 2024. 25 June 2024.
  138. Web site: RUSHESHA RETURNS TO READING! . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 4 July 2024 . 4 July 2024.
  139. Web site: FORMER READING STRIKER JAHMARI CLARKE. www.wealdstone-fc.com. 17 August 2024. 18 August 2024.
  140. News: Royals to host MK Dons in FA Cup First Round . 17 October 2023 . Reading FC . 15 October 2023.
  141. News: Royals handed home tie against Ipswich Town in Carabao Cup . 10 August 2023 . Reading FC . 9 August 2023.
  142. News: Royals to host Charlton in Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 26 November 2023 . Reading FC . 24 November 2023.
  143. Web site: ROYALS TO FACE BRIGHTON U21 IN EFL TROPHY ROUND OF 16 . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 8 December 2023 . 8 December 2023.