2021–22 Reading F.C. season

The 2021–22 season will be Reading's 151st year in existence and ninth consecutive season in the Championship,[1] and covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Reading
2021–22 season
OwnerDai Yongge and Dai Xiuli (majority)
ManagerVeljko Paunović (until 19 February)
Marko Mitrović
(Rounds 16 & 17)
Paul Ince (Interim) &
Michael Gilkes (Interim)
(from 19 February)
StadiumSelect Car Leasing Stadium
EFL Championship21st
FA CupThird round vs Kidderminster Harriers
EFL CupFirst round vs Swansea City
Top goalscorerLeague: John Swift (11)
All: John Swift (11)
Highest home attendance22,692 vs Coventry City
(12 February 2022)
Lowest home attendance4,989 vs Swansea City
(10 August 2021)
Average home league attendance12,852 (30 April 2022)

Season review

Pre-season

On 24 June 2021, the 2021–22 season EFL Championship fixture list was released, with Reading beginning their campaign away at Stoke City, and finishing the season away to Luton Town.[2] Later on the same day, Reading where drawn at home to Swansea City in the First Round of the 2021–22 EFL Cup.[3]

On 15 July, Readings proposed friendly against Aberdeen scheduled for Friday 16 July, was cancelled after two members of staff and one player returned positive COVID-19 tests.[4]

On 16 July, the Madejski Stadium's naming rights were sold to title sponsors Select Car Leasing in a 10-year deal, with the stadium being renamed the 'Select Car Leasing Stadium'.[5]

Transfers and contracts

On 25 May 2021, Reading announced that they had activated a clause in Thierry Nevers' contract, extending his contract until the summer of 2022 whilst also confirming he would be joining West Ham United for an undisclosed fee once the transfer window opens on 9 June 2021.[6][7]

On 29 June, Reading announced that Tom McIntyre had signed a new contract with the club, until the summer of 2024.[8]

On 2 July, Reading announced that they had signed new one-year contracts with youngsters, Femi Azeez and James Holden, whilst Lynford Sackey, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, Harvey Collins, Kian Leavy and Malachi Talent-Aryeetey all signed their first professional contracts with the club.[9]

On 8 July, Reading confirmed that Michael Olise had left the club to sign for Crystal Palace for a record fee received by the club.[10] On the same day, young goalkeeper Coniah Boyce-Clarke joined Bath City to train with and feature in the forthcoming pre-season games.[11] On 13 July, Reading confirmed that Jökull Andrésson was currently training with Morecambe with permission to feature in two of their pre-season friendlies.[12]

On 20 July, Under-23 goalkeeper James Holden, joined Maidenhead United on a season-long loan deal.[13]

On 23 July, Jökull Andrésson signed a new three-year contract with the club, before moving to Morecambe on a season-long loan deal.[14]

On 28 July, Nahum Melvin-Lambert returned to St Patrick's Athletic on loan for the second half of the 2021 League of Ireland Premier Division season.[15]

August

On 12 August, Tom Dele-Bashiru joined Reading on a season-long loan deal from Watford.[16] The following day, 13 August, Reading announced that Marc McNulty had returned to Dundee United on loan for the season.[17]

On 19 August, Reading announced the signing of Junior Hoilett to a one-year contract.[18] The following day, 20 August, Jeriel Dorsett joined Rochdale on a season-long loan deal.[19] On the same day, young academy defender Jack Senga joined Maidenhead United on a work experience loan deal.[20]

On 27 August, Reading announced the signing of Alen Halilović to a one-year contract after he'd left Birmingham City in the summer,[21] and the season-long loan signing of Baba Rahman Chelsea.[22]

On 30 August, Reading announced the signing of Scott Dann to a one-year contract, after he'd left Crystal Palace in the summer, whilst Danny Drinkwater join on a season-long loan from Chelsea later in the same day.[23][24]

October

On 21 October, Reading announced that they had signed former Chelsea youth team player Rashawn Scott to their Under-23 team until the end of the season, whilst Academy Graduate Michael Stickland had committed to signing his first professional contract with the club come the completion of his scholarship in the summer.[25]

November

On 1 November, manager Veljko Paunović tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in him isolating and assistant manager Marko Mitrović taking charger of the first team for their trip to Millwall on 2 November and Birmingham City on 6 November.[26]

On 15 November, Reading announced the signing of Andy Carroll on a short-term contract until mid-January 2022.[27]

On 17 November, Reading accepted a six-point penalty deduction from the EFL, dropping them from 16th to 19th, for breaking the EFL's Profit and Sustainability limits, with a further six-points suspended until the 2022–23 season.[28]

On 19 November, Coniah Boyce-Clarke joined St Albans City on an initial one-month youth loan.[29]

December

On 6 December, Reading where drawn away to Kidderminster Harriers in the Third Round of the 2021–22 FA Cup.[30]

On 15 December, Reading's match against Luton Town scheduled for 18 December, was postponed due to positive COVID-19 cases within the First Team and Under-23 squads.[31] Six days later, 21 December, Reading's away game at Peterborough United scheduled for 26 December, was also postponed due to COVID-19 within the First Team and Under-23 squads.[32] On 27 December, Readings home match against Fulham was also cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation at the club.[33]

On 29 December, Reading announced that their postponed trip to Peterborough United had been rescheduled for 15 February 2022.[34] The following day, Reading confirmed their postponed match against Fulham would be played on 11 January 2022,[35] and on 31 December, Reading confirmed that their postponed match against Luton Town had been rescheduled for 19 January 2022.[36]

January

On 8 January, Reading suffered a shock 2–1 defeat to National League North side Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Cup.[37]

On 10 January, Readings home match against Stoke City, scheduled for 15 February, was postponed due to Stoke City progressing to the Fourth Round of the FA Cup,[38] and young goalkeepers Jökull Andrésson and James Holden were recalled from their loan spells with Morecambe and Maidenhead United.[39]

On 15 January, Reading were defeat 2-1 by away at Middlesbrough, with Andy Carroll scoring the goal in what was he last appearance for the club, with his short-term contract ending the same day.[40] Later the same day, Liam Moore was stripped of the Club Captaincy after stating his desire to leave the club.[41]

On 17 January, Rafael Cabral left the club after his contract was terminated by mutual consent allowing him to return to Brazil.[42]

On 24 January, Reading announced the signing of Karl Hein on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season.[43] On 27 January, Reading announced that their postponed home fixture against Stoke City, originally scheduled for 15 February, had been rearranged for 5 April.[44] On the same day, Reading's away trip to Peterborough United, scheduled for 15 February, had been pushed back 24hours after it was picked to be shown live on Sky Sports.[45]

On 31 January, Transfer Deadline Day, George Pușcaș joined Pisa on loan for the remainder of the season,[46] whilst Tom Ince joined Reading on loan for the remainder of the season from Stoke City, with Liam Moore going the opposite direction on loan for the same length.[47]

February

On 15 February, Reading announced the signing of free agent Brandon Barker on a contract until the end of the season.[48]

On 18 February, Harvey Collins joined Walton Casuals on a one-month youth loan deal.[49]

Following Reading's 3-2 away victory over Preston North End, Veljko Paunović left his role as Manager by mutual consent, with Paul Ince being placed in interim charge of the club alongside Academy Manager Michael Gilkes.[50]

On 22 February, Alex Rae was appointed interim Assistant Manager.[51]

March

On 4 March, Scott Dann extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2023.[52]

On 9 March, Paul Ince confirmed that Karl Hein had returned to Arsenal after a finger injury had ruled him out for the remainder of the season.[53] The following day, Reading confirmed Hein's season ending injury, and announced the signing of free agent Ørjan Nyland on a short-term contract until the end of the season.[54]

On 11 March, Lucas João was announced as the EFL Championship player of the month for February.[55]

On 18 March, Coniah Boyce-Clarke joined Welling United on loan for the remainder of the season.[56]

On 24 March, Reading announced the singing of Terell Thomas on a short-term contract until the end of the seaosn.[57] The following day Reading announced that Jack Senga and Kelvin Abrefa had signed their first professional contracts with the club, until the summer of 2024.[58]

Transfers
Main articles: List of English football transfers summer 2021 and List of English football transfers winter 2021–22

In
Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
19 August 2021FWJunior HoilettUnattachedFree[18]
27 August 2021MFAlen HalilovićUnattachedFree[21]
30 August 2021DFScott DannUnattachedFree[23]
21 October 2021MFRashawn ScottUnattachedFree[25]
15 November 2021FWAndy CarrollUnattachedFree[27]
15 February 2022MFBrandon BarkerUnattachedFree[48]
10 March 2022MFØrjan NylandUnattachedFree[54]
24 March 2022DFTerell ThomasUnattachedFree[57]

Loans in
Start date Position Nationality Name From End date Ref.
12 August 2021MFTom Dele-BashiruWatfordEnd of season[16]
27 August 2021DFBaba RahmanChelseaEnd of season[22]
30 August 2021MFDanny DrinkwaterChelseaEnd of season[24]
24 January 2022GKKarl HeinArsenal9 March 2022[43][53]
31 January 2022FWTom InceStoke CityEnd of season[47]

Out
Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
25 May 2021FWThierry NeversWest Ham UnitedUndisclosed[6][7]
8 July 2021MFMichael OliseCrystal PalaceUndisclosed[10]
Nevers' move was announced on the above date, but was not active until 9 June 2021.

Loans out
Start date Position Nationality Name To End date Ref.
20 July 2021GKJames HoldenMaidenhead United10 January 2022[13][39]
23 July 2021GKJökull AndréssonMorecambe10 January 2022[14][39]
28 July 2021FWNahum Melvin-LambertSt Patrick's AthleticNovember 2021[15]
13 August 2021FWMarc McNultyDundee UnitedEnd of season[17]
20 August 2021DFJeriel DorsettRochdaleEnd of season[19]
20 August 2021DFJack SengaMaidenhead UnitedWork Experience[20]
19 November 2021GKConiah Boyce-ClarkeSt Albans City19 December 2021[29]
31 January 2022FWGeorge PușcașPisaEnd of season[46]
31 January 2022DFLiam MooreStoke CityEnd of season[47]
18 February 2022GKHarvey CollinsWalton Casuals18 March 2022[49]
18 March 2022GKConiah Boyce-ClarkeWelling UnitedEnd of season[56]

Released
Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date Ref
15 January 2022FWAndy CarrollWest Bromwich Albion28 January 2022[40][59]
17 January 2022GKRafael CabralCruzeiro18 January 2022[42][60]

Trial
Date from Position Nationality Name Last club Date to Ref.
July 2021FWKyle EdwardsWest Bromwich Albion25 July 2021[61][62]
July 2021DFAchraf LazaarWatford[63]
July 2021MFKadeem HarrisSheffield Wednesday[64]
December 2021DFBrandon MasonCoventry City[65]
February 2022DFTerell ThomasCrewe Alexandra24 March 2022[57]
February 2022MFBrandon BarkerRangers15 February 2022[48]
April 2022DFMatthew CraigTottenham Hotspur[66]

Squad
As of match played 30 April 2022[67]
No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (Age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Ørjan Nyland GK (1990-09-10) 10 September 1990 Unattached 2022[54] 2022[54] 9 0
22 Luke Southwood GK (1997-12-06) 6 December 1997 Academy 2016[68] 2023[69] 30 0
Defenders
3 Tom Holmes DF (2000-03-12) 12 March 2000 Academy 2017 2022[70] 74 1
4 Michael Morrison DF (1988-03-03) 3 March 1988 Birmingham City 2019[71] 2022[72] 112 8
5 Tom McIntyre[lower-alpha 1] DF (1998-11-06)6 November 1998 (aged 22) Academy 2016[68] 2024[8] 63 4
12 Terell Thomas DF (1995-10-18) 18 October 1995 Unattached 2022[57] 2022[57] 1 0
17 Andy Yiadom[lower-alpha 2] DF (1991-12-02) 2 December 1991 Barnsley 2018[73] 2022[73] 132 4
21 Baba Rahman DF (1994-07-02) 2 July 1994 loan from Chelsea 2021[22] 2022[22] 28 0
24 Scott Dann DF (1987-02-14) 14 February 1987 Unattached 2021[23] 2023[52] 18 2
38 Michael Stickland DF (2002-08-24) 24 August 2002 Academy 2020 [25] 3 0
41 Ethan Bristow DF (2001-11-27) 27 November 2001 Academy 2018 11 0
48 Tyrell Ashcroft DF (2002-03-07) 7 March 2002 Academy 2020 4 0
49 Kelvin Abrefa DF (2003-12-09) 9 December 2003 Academy 2020 2024[58] 2 0
Midfielders
7 Alen Halilović MF (1996-06-18) 18 June 1996 Unattached 2021[21] 2022[21] 12 1
8 Andy Rinomhota MF (1997-04-21) 21 April 1997 Academy 2017[74] 2022[75] 139 4
10 John Swift MF (1995-06-23) 23 June 1995 Chelsea 2016[76] 2022[77] 202 33
14 Ovie Ejaria MF (1997-11-18) 18 November 1997 Liverpool 2020[78] 2024[78] 118 9
15 Danny Drinkwater MF (1990-03-05) 5 March 1990 loan from Chelsea 2021[24] 2022[24] 34 1
16 Dejan Tetek MF (2002-09-24) 24 September 2002 Academy 2019 21 0
19 Tom Dele-Bashiru MF (1999-09-17) 17 September 1999 loan from Watford 2021[16] 2022[16] 38 4
20 Felipe Araruna MF (1996-03-12) 12 March 1996 São Paulo 2020[79] 2022[79] 9 0
28 Josh Laurent MF (1995-05-06) 6 May 1995 Shrewsbury Town 2020[80] 2022[80] 87 5
32 Mamadi Camará MF (2003-12-31) 31 December 2003 Feirense 2020[81] 2022[82] 10 0
33 Brandon Barker MF (1996-10-04) 4 October 1996 Unattached 2022[48] 2022[48] 4 0
Forwards
9 Tom Ince FW (1992-01-30) 30 January 1992 loan from Stoke City 2022[47] 2022[47] 15 2
11 Yakou Méïté[lower-alpha 3] FW (1996-02-11) 11 February 1996 Paris Saint-Germain 2016[83] 2023[84] 137 43
18 Lucas João[lower-alpha 4] FW (1993-09-04) 4 September 1993 Sheffield Wednesday 2019[85] 2023[85] 82 38
23 Junior Hoilett FW (1990-06-05) 5 June 1990 Unattached 2021[18] 2022[18] 26 3
30 Femi Azeez FW (2001-06-05) 5 June 2001 Wealdstone 2019[86] 2022[9] 15 2
39 Jahmari Clarke FW (2003-08-17) 17 August 2003 Academy 2020 13 2
U23
35 Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan FW (2002-04-23) 23 April 2002 Academy 2021 2022[9] 1 0
36 Claudio Osorio MF (2002-09-26) 26 September 2002 Academy 2019 2 0
37 Kian Leavy MF (2002-03-21) 21 March 2002 Academy 2019 2022[9] 1 0
40 James Holden GK (2001-09-04) 4 September 2001 Bury 2019[86] 2022[9] 0 0
42 Lynford Sackey DF (2003-02-18) 18 February 2003 Academy 2019 2022[9] 2 0
43 Nelson Abbey DF (2003-08-28) 28 August 2003 Academy 2019 2022[87] 2 0
44 Imari Samuels DF (2003-02-05) 5 February 2003 Academy 2019 0 0
45 Benjamin Purcell MF (2004-08-25) 25 August 2004 Academy 2020 0 0
46 Jack Senga DF (2004-01-27) 27 January 2004 Academy 2020 2024[58] 0 0
51 Louie Holzman DF (2003-11-16) 16 November 2003 Academy 2020 1 0
Jökull Andrésson GK (2001-08-25) 25 August 2001 Academy 2018[88] 2024[14] 0 0
Kacper Kowalczyk GK (2001-09-18) 18 September 2001 Stal Rzeszów 2022 0 0
Lewis Hutchings MF (2002-07-22) 22 July 2002 Academy 2021 0 0
Rashawn Scott MF (2004-03-22) 22 March 2004 Unattached 2021[25] 2022[25] 0 0
Malachi Talent-Aryeetey MF (2002-09-10) 10 September 2002 Academy 2019 2022[9] 0 0
Nahum Melvin-Lambert FW (2002-10-21) 21 October 2002 Academy 2019 2022[89] 3 0
U18
Matt Rowley GK (2002-08-12) 12 August 2002 Academy 2020 0 0
Jordan Addo-Antoine DF (2004-09-10) 10 September 2004 Academy 2020 0 0
Boyd Beacroft DF Academy 2021 0 0
Kyle Daniel-Spray DF (2004-12-11) 11 December 2004 Academy 2020 0 0
Abraham Kanu DF (2005-07-03) 3 July 2005 Academy 2021 0 0
Zion Nditi DF Academy 2021 0 0
Sam Paul DF (2004-01-12) 12 January 2004 Academy 2020 0 0
Hamid Abdel-Salam MF (2003-10-19) 19 October 2003 Academy 2020 0 0
Jacob Borgnis MF (2003-05-05) 5 May 2003 Academy 2021 0 0
Ryley Campbell MF (2003-12-29) 29 December 2003 Academy 2021 0 0
Harrison Furlong MF Academy 2021 0 0
Ajani Giscombe MF (2004-05-12) 12 May 2004 Academy 2021 0 0
Troy Murray MF (2002-11-06) 6 November 2002 Academy 2021 0 0
Tom Norcott MF Academy 2021 0 0
Caylan Vickers MF Academy 2021 0 0
Ashton Greaver FW (2004-08-19) 19 August 2004 Academy 2021 0 0
Harvey Maudner FW (2003-10-07) 7 October 2003 Academy 2020 0 0
David Nyarko FW (2002-10-07) 7 October 2002 Academy 2020 0 0
Jeremiah Okine-Peters FW Academy 2021 0 0
Out on loan
6 Liam Moore[lower-alpha 5] DF (1993-01-31) 31 January 1993 Leicester City 2016[90] 2023[91] 230 8
12 Marc McNulty FW (1992-09-14) 14 September 1992 Coventry City 2018[92] 2022[92] 17 1
31 Coniah Boyce-Clarke GK (2003-03-01) 1 March 2003 Academy 2019 [93] 0 0
34 Jeriel Dorsett DF (2002-05-04) 4 May 2002 Academy 2019[94] 2022[95] 2 0
47 George Pușcaș FW (1996-04-08) 8 April 1996 Inter Milan 2019[96] 2024[96] 91 20
50 Harvey Collins GK (2002-11-05) 5 November 2002 Academy 2019 2022[9] 0 0
Left during the season
9 Andy Carroll FW (1989-01-06) 6 January 1989 Unattached 2021[27] 2022[27] 8 2
26 Karl Hein GK (2002-04-13) 13 April 2002 loan from Arsenal 2022[43] 2022[43] 5 0
33 Rafael Cabral GK (1990-05-20) 20 May 1990 Sampdoria 2019[97] 2022[97] 98 0
  1. Tom McIntyre was born in Reading, England, but qualified to represent Scotland, representing them at U17, U20 and U21 level.
  2. Andy Yiadom was born in Holloway, England, but qualified to represent Ghana and made his international debut for Ghana in January 2017. He previously represented England at C level.
  3. Yakou Méïte was born in Paris, France, but qualified to represent the Ivory Coast,and made his international debut for Ivory Coast in March 2019.
  4. Lucas João was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and represented Portugal twice in Friendly matches in 2015, before switching international allegiances to Angola in 2022, making his debut for against Guinea-Bissau in March 2022.
  5. Liam Moore was born in Loughborough, England, but qualified to represent Jamaica, and made his international debut for Jamaica in March 2021.

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
6 DF  JAM Liam Moore (at Stoke City until end of the season)
12 FW  SCO Marc McNulty (at Dundee United until end of the season)
31 GK  ENG Coniah Boyce-Clarke (at Welling United until end of the season)
No. Pos. Nation Player
35 DF  ENG Jeriel Dorsett (at Rochdale until end of the season)
47 FW  ROU George Pușcaș (at Pisa until end of the season)
50 GK  ENG Harvey Collins (at Walton Casuals one-month youth loan)

Left club during season

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
9 FW  ENG Andy Carroll
26 GK  EST Karl Hein (loan return to Arsenal)
33 GK  BRA Rafael Cabral

Friendlies

In May Reading confirmed their first pre-season friendly, against West Ham United on 21 July, at the Madejski Stadium.[98] Reading's second pre-season friendly was confirmed on 8 June, a behind-closed door meeting with Charlton Athletic at the Madejski Stadium on 24 July.[99] On 21 June, Reading confirmed their first pre-season friendly would be a behind-closed-doors match against Lincoln City on 10 July at their Bearwood Park Training Ground.[100] On 6 July, Reading confirmed that they will travel to Scotland, to face Aberdeen in a behind-closed doors friendly at their Cormack Park training ground on 16 July.[101] On 15 July, Reading confirmed their last pre-season friendly would be a home match against Crystal Palace on 31 July, a week before the new Championship season kicks off.[102]

10 July 2021 Reading 1–0 Lincoln City Wokingham
13:00 BST (UTC+1) Ashcroft 71' Report Stadium: Bearwood Park
16 July 2021 Aberdeen Cancelled Reading Aberdeen, Scotland
13:30 BST (UTC+1) Report Stadium: Cormack Park
Note: Match cancelled due to Three positive COVID-19 results.[4]
21 July 2021 Reading 0–3 West Ham United Reading
19:00 BST (UTC+1) Report Diop 37'
Coventry 56'
Johnson 78'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
24 July 2021 Reading 1–1 Charlton Athletic Reading
14:00 BST (UTC+1) Ejaria 38' Report Ghandour 80' Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 0
Note: Match played behind closed doors.
25 July 2021 Hungerford Town Cancelled Reading U23 Hungerford
BST (UTC+1) Stadium: Bulpit Lane
Note: Match cancelled.[103]
27 July 2021 Brighton & Hove Albion 1–2 Reading Lancing
BST (UTC+1) Report Swift (pen.)
Azeez 		Stadium: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre
Note: Match played behind closed doors.
30 July 2021 Brighton & Hove Albion U23 v Reading U23 Lancing
14:00 BST (UTC+1) Stadium: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre
31 July 2021 Reading 1–3 Crystal Palace Reading
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Morrison  51'
Swift 67'		 Report Kouyaté  30'
Mateta 55' (pen.)
R.Street  57'
Ayew 80'
Banks 90+3'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Referee: Keith Stroud
6 August 2021 Maidenhead United 1–1 Reading U23 Maidenhead
19:30 BST (UTC+1) Samuels 68' (o.g.) Ehibhatiomhan 30' Stadium: York Road
2 February 2022 Reading 1–1 Queens Park Rangers B Wokingham
GMT (UTC) Méïté 15' Report Alfa 78' (pen.) Stadium: Bearwood Park
Note: Behind closed doors

Competitions

Overview
Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
EFL Championship 7 August 2021 7 May 2022 Matchday 1 45 13 8 24 54 86 −32 028.89
FA Cup 8 January 2022 8 January 2022 Third round Third round 1 0 0 1 1 2 −1 000.00
EFL Cup 10 August 2021 10 August 2021 First round First round 1 0 0 1 0 3 −3 000.00
Total 47 13 8 26 55 91 −36 027.66

Last updated: 30 April 2022
Source: Competitions

Championship
Main article: 2021–22 EFL Championship

On 24 June, the 2021–22 season EFL Championship fixture list was released, with Reading beginning their campaign away at Stoke City, and finishing the season away to Luton Town.[2]

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
18 Hull City 45 14 8 23 40 53 −13 50
19 Cardiff City 45 14 8 23 49 68 −19 50
20 Birmingham City 45 11 14 20 49 73 −24 47
21 Reading 45 13 8 24 54 86 −32 41[lower-alpha 1]
22 Derby County (R) 45 14 13 18 45 52 −7 34[lower-alpha 2] Relegation to EFL League One
23 Peterborough United (R) 45 8 10 27 38 87 −49 34
24 Barnsley (R) 45 6 12 27 33 69 −36 30
Updated to match(es) played on 3 May 2022. 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[107]
(R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Reading were deducted 6 points for breach of profit and sustainability regulations.[104]
  2. Derby County were deducted 12 points for entering administration,[105] and a further 9 points for financial irregularities.[106]

Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
45 13 8 24 54 86  −32 41 7 5 11 33 44  −11 6 3 13 21 42  −21

Last updated: 30 April 2022.
Source: Results

Results by matchday
Matchday12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
GroundAHHAAHHAHAAHHAHAAH[lower-alpha 1]HAHAH[lower-alpha 2]H[lower-alpha 3]A[lower-alpha 4]H[lower-alpha 5]H[lower-alpha 6]A[lower-alpha 7]A[lower-alpha 8]H[lower-alpha 9]A[lower-alpha 10]A[lower-alpha 11]H[lower-alpha 12]A[lower-alpha 13]H[lower-alpha 14]A[lower-alpha 15]A[lower-alpha 16]H[lower-alpha 17]A[lower-alpha 18]H[lower-alpha 19]HAHAHA
ResultLWLLLDWWWLWWLLLLWDLWDLDLLLLLLLDWWLLLDWDWLWDLL
Position19131718212219139111078131618162021212021212121212121212121212121212121212121212121212121
Updated to match(es) played on 30 April 2022. Source: Results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
  1. Between matchday 17 and 18, Reading were deducted 6 points.
  2. matchday 26
  3. matchday 25
  4. matchday 27
  5. matchday 23
  6. matchday 28
  7. matchday 29
  8. matchday 31
  9. matchday 32
  10. matchday 24
  11. matchday 33
  12. matchday 34
  13. matchday 35
  14. matchday 36
  15. matchday 37
  16. matchday 38
  17. matchday 39
  18. matchday 40
  19. matchday 30

Results
7 August 2021 1 Stoke City 3–2 Reading Stoke-on-Trent
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Powell 25'
Brown 28'
Surridge 85'		 Report Moore  24' 61'
Swift 27'
Laurent  90'		 Stadium: Bet365 Stadium
Attendance: 19,068
Referee: Matt Donohue
14 August 2021 2 Reading 2–1 Preston North End Reading
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Azeez 28'
Morrison  59'
Bristow  66'
Swift 69'
Laurent  90+6'		 Report Johnson 61' (pen.) Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 12,156
Referee: Josh Smith
17 August 2021 3 Reading 2–3 Bristol City Reading
20:00 BST (UTC+1) Azeez 19'
Moore 81'		 Report Weimann 5', 52'
Martin 14'
James  90+2'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 14,207
Referee: Andy Woolmer
21 August 2021 4 Coventry City 2–1 Reading Coventry
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Hyam  5'
Maatsen  45+1'
Allen 62'
O'Hare  78'
Sheaf  90+4'
Hamer  90+5'
Godden 90+8'		 Report Swift 40' (pen.)
Dele-Bashiru  50'
Rinomhota  75'
Clarke  90+1'		 Stadium: Coventry Building Society Arena
Attendance: 16,464
Referee: David Webb
28 August 2021 5 Huddersfield Town 4–0 Reading Huddersfield
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Thomas  31' 66'
O'Brien 39'
Pearson 51'  59'
Ward 68'
Lees  81'		 Report Yiadom  23'
Dele-Bashiru  51'		 Stadium: John Smith's Stadium
Attendance: 14,613
Referee: Leigh Doughty
11 September 2021 6 Reading 3–3 Queens Park Rangers Reading
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Swift 35', 64', 77'
Rafael  82'
Morrison  87'		 Report Morrison 11' (o.g.)
Gray 79'
Dickie  89'
Johansen 90+1'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 14,928
Referee: Geoff Eltringham
14 September 2021 7 Reading 3–1 Peterborough United Reading
20:00 BST (UTC+1) Swift 64'
Dele-Bashiru 67', 88'		 Report Kent  45+3'
Thompson 74'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 11,411
Referee: Tim Robinson
18 September 2021 8 Fulham 1–2 Reading Fulham
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Seri  28'
Wilson  57'
Odoi  65'
Ream  77'
Muniz 86'		 Report Ejaria 19', 53'
Hoilett  34'
Swift  56'
Rahman  58'		 Stadium: Craven Cottage
Attendance: 18,901
Referee: Steve Martin
25 September 2021 9 Reading 1–0 Middlesbrough Reading
12:30 BST (UTC+1) Tetek  49'
Halilović 55'
Southwood  79'
Rahman  81'		 Report Jones  42'
Peltier  61'
Crooks  86'
McNair  90+3'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 12,469
Referee: Peter Bankes
29 September 2021 10 Derby County 1–0 Reading Derby
19:45 BST (UTC+1) Stearman  16'
Forsyth 33'
Byrne  59'
Shinnie  74'
Lawrence  90+2'		 Report Stadium: Pride Park Stadium
Attendance: 18,769
Referee: John Busby
2 October 2021 11 Cardiff City 0–1 Reading Cardiff
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Pack  32'
Ralls  37'
Collins  84'
McGuinness  90+4'		 Report Hoilett 38' Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium
Attendance: 18,400
Referee: Thomas Bramall
16 October 2021 12 Reading 1–0 Barnsley Reading
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Swift 77' Report Brittain  29'
Gomes  56'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 12,199
Referee: Andy Davies
20 October 2021 13 Reading 2–3 Blackpool Reading
20:00 BST (UTC+1) Dann 11'
Dele-Bashiru 21'		 Report Yates  52', 73', 85' (pen.)
Mitchell  57'
Dale 69'
Grimshaw  90+2'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 10,587
Referee: Jeremy Simpson
23 October 2021 14 Blackburn Rovers 2–0 Reading Blackburn
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Buckley  38'
Gallagher 61'
Dolan 64'
van Hecke  72'
Poveda  79'
Johnson  90'		 Report Swift  56'
Drinkwater  90+2'		 Stadium: Ewood Park
Attendance: 10,517
Referee: Tony Harrington
30 October 2021 15 Reading 0–2 Bournemouth Reading
20:00 BST (UTC+1) Laurent  13' Report Kilkenny  37'
Anthony  38'
Solanke 43'
Lowe 59'
Mepham  90+1'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 13,551
Referee: Oliver Langford
2 November 2021 16 Millwall 1–0 Reading Bermondsey
19:45 GMT (UTC) Kieftenbeld  31'
Afobe 71'
Leonard  88'		 Report Stadium: The Den
Attendance: 11,004
Referee: Gavin Ward
6 November 2021 17 Birmingham City 1–2 Reading Birmingham
15:30 GMT (UTC) Hogan 3'
Bela  30'
Dean  34'
Oakley  38'
McGree  55'		 Report Clarke 70', 82'
Holmes  76'		 Stadium: St Andrew's
Attendance: 17,535
Referee: Thomas Bramall
Note: Match delayed by 30 minutes due to electrical issues at the ground.
20 November 2021 18 Reading 1–1 Nottingham Forest Reading
15:00 GMT (UTC) Moore  32'
Drinkwater  57'
Dann 64'
Swift  66'
Rahman  87'		 Report Zinckernagel 4'
Yates  37'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 14,907
Referee: Andy Woolmer
23 November 2021 19 Reading 0–1 Sheffield United Reading
20:00 GMT (UTC) Report Fleck  15'
Bogle 56'
Brewster  77'
Gibbs-White  90+2'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 10,247
Referee: Andy Davies
27 November 2021 20 Swansea City 2–3 Reading Swansea
15:00 GMT (UTC) Paterson 3'
Manning 49'
Laird  83'		 Report Dele-Bashiru 4'
Carroll 30'
Drinkwater 50'  74'
Swift  86'
Pușcaș  89'		 Stadium: Swansea.com Stadium
Attendance: 16,980
Referee: Tony Harrington
4 December 2021 21 Reading 1–1 Hull City Reading
15:00 GMT (UTC) Halilović  40'
Holmes 45+2'
Rahman  74'		 Report Wilks 55'
Elder  90+3'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 11,827
Referee: Steve Martin
11 December 2021 22 West Bromwich Albion 1–0 Reading West Bromwich
15:00 GMT (UTC) Robinson 62',  63' Report Halilović  34'
Tetek  66'		 Stadium: The Hawthorns
Attendance: 11,109
Referee: David Webb
3 January 2022 26 Reading 2–2 Derby County Reading
15:00 GMT (UTC) Hoilett 37', 57'
Laurent  45'		 Report Davies  82', 90+1'
Kazim-Richards 86'
Byrne  90+6'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 12,512
Referee: John Busby
11 January 2022 25 Reading 0–7 Fulham Reading
20:00 GMT (UTC) Drinkwater  41' Report Wilson 13', 60'
Mitrović 45+3' (pen.89)
Tete 68'
Kebano 70'
Adarabioyo 75'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 11,472
Referee: Tony Harrington
Note: Match originally scheduled for 29 December 2021, but postponed on 27 December 2021 due to COVID-19.[33][35]
15 January 2022 27 Middlesbrough 2–1 Reading Middlesbrough
15:00 GMT (UTC) Tavernier  74'
Crooks 84', 90+5'		 Report Bristow  12'
Hoilett  36'
Drinkwater  65'
Carroll 68'		 Stadium: Riverside Stadium
Attendance: 21,634
Referee: James Linington
19 January 2022 23 Reading 0–2 Luton Town Reading
20:00 GMT (UTC) Drinkwater  90'
João  90+1'		 Report Holmes 33' (o.g.)
Campbell 58'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 9,611
Referee: Tim Robinson
Note: Match originally scheduled for 18 December 2021, but postponed on 15 December 2021 due to COVID-19.[31][36]
22 January 2022 28 Reading 3–4 Huddersfield Town Reading
15:00 GMT (UTC) João 5'
Pușcaș 22'
Yiadom  26'
Morrison 45'  80'
Laurent  52'		 Report Sinani 9'
Ward 15', 25', 53'
Nicholls  71'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 10,796
Referee: Robert Jones
29 January 2022 29 Queens Park Rangers 4–0 Reading White City
15:00 GMT (UTC) Dykes 13', 35'
Amos 37'
Dickie  44'
Wallace  45+2'
Adomah  49'
Dunne 51'
Field  90+1'		 Report Rinomhota  48'
Swift  72'		 Stadium: Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium
Attendance: 16,057
Referee: Jeremy Simpson
9 February 2022 31 Bristol City 2–1 Reading Bristol
19:45 GMT (UTC) Kalas  32'
Semenyo 44'
Morrison 47' (o.g.)
Dasilva  67'
Martin  82'
Williams  90+6'		 Report Holmes  22'
Swift 74' (pen.)		 Stadium: Ashton Gate Stadium
Attendance: 17,798
Referee: Oliver Langford
12 February 2022 32 Reading 2–3 Coventry City Reading
15:00 GMT (UTC) João 23'
Yiadom 55'
Hoilett  57'  63'
Holmes  84'		 Report Bidwell  14'
Hamer  29'
Hyam  37' 45+2'
Rose 47'
Maatsen 65'  88'
Sheaf  72'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 22,692
Referee: David Webb
16 February 2022 24 Peterborough United 0–0 Reading Peterborough
19:45 GMT (UTC) Norburn  21'
Coulson  46'
Thompson  89'		 Report Holmes  86'
Yiadom  90'		 Stadium: London Road Stadium
Attendance: 11,520
Referee: Matt Donohue
Note: Match originally scheduled for 26 December 2021, but postponed on 21 December 2021 due to COVID-19.[32][34][45]
19 February 2022 33 Preston North End 2–3 Reading Preston
15:00 GMT (UTC) Johnson 57'
Archer 74'
van den Berg  90+5'		 Report João 2', 19'
Swift 55'		 Stadium: Deepdale
Attendance: 12,817
Referee: John Busby
22 February 2022 34 Reading 2–1 Birmingham City Reading
20:00 GMT (UTC) João 67'
Swift 73' (pen.)		 Report Pedersen  31'
Bela  51'
Hernández  72'
McIntyre 82' (o.g.)		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 12,073
Referee: Simon Hooper
26 February 2022 35 Blackpool 4–1 Reading Blackpool
15:00 GMT (UTC) Ekpiteta 27'
Madine 61'
Yates  77'
Lavery 86'
Bowler 90'		 Report João 17' Stadium: Bloomfield Road
Attendance: 10,954
Referee: Peter Bankes
5 March 2022 36 Reading 0–1 Millwall Reading
15:00 GMT (UTC) Rinomhota  56'
Yiadom  90'		 Report M.Wallace  11'
Cooper 37'  45'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 14,169
Referee: Andy Woolmer
12 March 2022 37 Nottingham Forest 4–0 Reading West Bridgford
15:00 GMT (UTC) Davis 1', 62'  63'
Colback  32'
Yates 75'
Surridge 80'		 Report Ince  9'
Yiadom  28'
Drinkwater  38'
Morrison  50'		 Stadium: City Ground
Attendance: 28,128
Referee: Thomas Bramall
15 March 2022 38 Bournemouth 1–1 Reading Bournemouth
19:45 GMT (UTC) Solanke 8'
Cantwell  27'
Lerma  90'		 Report Laurent  33'
Ince 83'		 Stadium: Dean Court
Attendance: 9,085
Referee: Leigh Doughty
19 March 2022 39 Reading 1–0 Blackburn Rovers Reading
15:00 GMT (UTC) Yiadom  15'
Laurent 78'		 Report Buckley  49'
Wharton  90+4'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 12,805
Referee: James Linington
2 April 2022 40 Barnsley 1–1 Reading Barnsley
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Morris 5'
Andersen  11'
Brittain  66'		 Report Swift  34'
Ince  56'
Laurent 82'		 Stadium: Oakwell
Attendance: 14,149
Referee: Keith Stroud
5 April 2022 30 Reading 2–1 Stoke City Reading
20:00 BST (UTC+1) Morrison 13'
Ejaria  30'
Harwood-Bellis 63' (o.g.)		 Report Sawyers 44'
Tymon  62'
Harwood-Bellis  71'
Wilmot  90+1'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 9,928
Referee: Dean Whitestone
Note: Match originally scheduled for 15 February 2022, but postponed on 10 January 2022 due to Stoke City progressing to the Fourth Round of the FA Cup.[38][44]
9 April 2022 41 Reading 1–2 Cardiff City Reading
15:00 BST (UTC+1) João 7' Report Doughty 59'
Ng  70'
Vaulks 85'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 19,039
Referee: Michael Salisbury
15 April 2022 42 Sheffield United 1–2 Reading Sheffield
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Gibbs-White  6'
Baldock  57'
Jebbison  81'
Ndiaye  87' 90'		 Report João 17'
Laurent  18'
Yiadom  48'
McIntyre 90+2'  90+2'
Morrison  90+4'		 Stadium: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 29,125
Referee: Gavin Ward
18 April 2022 43 Reading 4–4 Swansea City Reading
15:00 BST (UTC+1) João 3' (pen.), 71'
Ince  20' 61'
Morrison  68'
McIntyre 90+5'		 Report Wolf 6'
Piroe 12', 45+2' (pen.)
Downes  41'
Obafemi 58'  90+4'
Christie  55'
Ntcham  90'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 14,335
Referee: Kevin Friend
23 April 2022 44 Hull City 3–0 Reading Kingston upon Hull
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Lewis-Potter 40', 90+4'
Jones 53'
Greaves  59'
Baxter  86'		 Report Morrison  73' Stadium: MKM Stadium
Attendance: 12,211
Referee: Tim Robinson
30 April 2022 45 Reading 0–1 West Bromwich Albion Reading
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Drinkwater  62' Report Phillips  32'
Molumby  55'
Grant 78'
Ashworth  90+3'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 15,509
Referee: Matt Donohue
7 May 2022 46 Luton Town v Reading Luton
12:30 BST (UTC+1) Stadium: Kenilworth Road

EFL Cup
Main article: 2021–22 EFL Cup

On 24 June, Reading where drawn at home to Swansea City in the First Round of the 2021–22 EFL Cup,[3][108]

10 August 2021 First round Reading 0–3 Swansea City Reading
20:00 BST (UTC+1) Camará  34'
Stickland  87'		 Report Latibeaudiere 16'
Naughton  32'
D.Williams  37'
Cabango 60'
Piroe 83'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 4,989
Referee: Samuel Barrott

FA Cup
Main article: 2021–22 FA Cup

On 6 December, Reading where drawn away to Kidderminster Harriers in the Third Round of the 2021–22 FA Cup.[30]

8 January 2022 Third round Kidderminster Harriers 2–1 Reading Kidderminster
15:00 GMT (UTC) Austin 69'
Morgan-Smith 82'
Simpson  90+10'		 Report Holmes  39'
Pușcaș 45'
Camará  52'
Rinomhota  74'
Rafael  82'		 Stadium: Aggborough Stadium
Attendance: 5,178
Referee: Gavin Ward

Squad statistics
As of match played 30 April 2022

Appearances and goals
No. Pos Nat Player TotalChampionshipFA CupLeague Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK  NOR Ørjan Nyland 90900000
3 DF  ENG Tom Holmes 33126+511010
4 DF  ENG Michael Morrison 2822820000
5 DF  SCO Tom McIntyre 19217+120010
7 MF  CRO Alen Halilović 1219+211000
8 MF  ENG Andy Rinomhota 21019+100+1000
9 FW  ENG Tom Ince 1521520000
10 MF  ENG John Swift 371135+2110000
11 FW  CIV Yakou Méïté 1202+1000000
12 DF  ENG Terell Thomas 10100000
14 MF  ENG Ovie Ejaria 25220+520000
15 MF  ENG Danny Drinkwater 34131+211000
16 MF  SRB Dejan Tetek 1205+501010
17 DF  GHA Andy Yiadom 3813810000
18 FW  ANG Lucas João 231020+3100000
19 MF  NGA Tom Dele-Bashiru 38427+1041000
20 MF  BRA Felipe Araruna 200+100+1000
21 DF  GHA Baba Rahman 2802800000
22 GK  NIR Luke Southwood 2602500010
23 FW  CAN Junior Hoilett 26320+630000
24 DF  ENG Scott Dann 18214+420000
28 MF  ENG Josh Laurent 4124020+1000
30 FW  ENG Femi Azeez 1425+820+1000
32 MF  GNB Mamadi Camará 800+601010
33 MF  ENG Brandon Barker 400+400000
35 FW  ENG Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan 10000010
36 MF  ENG Claudio Osorio 20001010
37 MF  IRL Kian Leavy 10000010
38 DF  ENG Michael Stickland 300+100+100+10
39 FW  ENG Jahmari Clarke 1320+122000+10
41 DF  ENG Ethan Bristow 8060100+10
42 DF  ENG Lynford Sackey 10000010
43 DF  ENG Nelson Abbey 10000010
48 DF  ENG Tyrell Ashcroft 40400000
49 DF  ENG Kelvin Abrefa 200+200000
51 DF  ENG Louie Holzman 10001000
Players away on loan:
6 DF  JAM Liam Moore 1721720000
47 FW  ROU George Pușcaș 27216+911110
Players who appeared for Reading but left during the season:
9 FW  ENG Andy Carroll 826+220000
26 GK  EST Karl Hein 50500000
33 GK  BRA Rafael Cabral 70601000

Goal scorers
Place Position Nation Number Name Championship FA Cup League Cup Total
1MF10John Swift110011
2FW18Lucas João100010
3MF19Tom Dele-Bashiru4004
4FW23Junior Hoilett3003
5FW30Femi Azeez2002
DF6Liam Moore2002
MF14Ovie Ejaria2002
FW39Jahmari Clarke2002
DF24Scott Dann2002
FW9Andy Carroll2002
MF28Josh Laurent2002
DF4Michael Morrison2002
FW9Tom Ince2002
DF5Tom McIntyre2002
FW47George Pușcaș1102
16MF7Alen Halilović1001
MF15Danny Drinkwater1001
DF3Tom Holmes1001
DF17Andy Yiadom1001
Own goal1001
Total 531054

Clean sheets
Place Position Nation Number Name Championship FA Cup League Cup Total
1GK22Luke Southwood3003
2GK26Karl Hein1001
GK1Ørjan Nyland1001
TOTALS 5005

Disciplinary record
Number Nation Position Name Championship FA Cup League Cup Total
3DFTom Holmes40100050
4DFMichael Morrison70000070
5DFTom McIntyre10000010
7MFAlen Halilović20000020
8MFAndy Rinomhota30100040
9FWTom Ince30000030
10MFJohn Swift60000060
14MFOvie Ejaria10000010
15MFDanny Drinkwater80000080
16MFDejan Tetek20000020
17DFAndy Yiadom70000070
18FWLucas João10000010
19MFTom Dele-Bashiru20000020
21DFBaba Rahman40000040
22GKLuke Southwood10000010
23FWJunior Hoilett41000041
28MFJosh Laurent70000070
32MFMamadi Camará00101020
38DFMichael Stickland00001010
39FWJahmari Clarke10000010
41DFEthan Bristow20000020
Players away on loan:
6DFLiam Moore20000020
47FWGeorge Pușcaș10000010
Players who left Reading during the season:
33GKRafael Cabral10100020
Total 7014020761

Awards

Player of the Month
Month Name Award
February Lucas João Won[55]

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