2015–16 Reading F.C. season

April 2022 Reading 2015–16 Steve Clarke (until 4 December 2015) Martin Kuhl (interim, 4–17 December 2015)Brian McDermott (17 December 2015-27 May 2016)Jaap Stam (13 June 2016) Madejski Stadium Championship 17th FA Cup Quarter-final(eliminated by Crystal Palace) League Cup Third round(eliminated by Everton) Nick Blackman (11) Nick Blackman (13) 21,581 vs Leeds United (16 August 2015)Club Statistics for Sky Bet Championship 15/16 https://www.statbunker.com/competitions/HomeAttendance?comp_id=524 statbunker.com Stat Bunker 8 September 2016 12,949 vs Hull City (19 April 2016) League, 17,285 All, 17,184 2014–15 2016–17 _reading1819h _reading1516h _reading1819h FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 0000FF FFFFFF _whiteshoulders _whiteshoulders _whiteshoulders _thinwhitesides _whitesides E3B4DE E3B4DE E3B4DE E3B4DE E3B4DE The 2015–16 season was Reading's 145th year in existence and third consecutive season in the Championship,History http://www.statto.com/football/teams/reading/history Statto 2015-04-22 2015-05-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20150505201314/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/reading/history live and covered the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. Reading finished the season 17th in the Championship, whilst also reaching the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and the Third Round of the League Cup. Season review Pre-season Following the conclusion of the 2014–15 season, Reading announced that their preseason would include a tour of Thailand and Malaysia, beginning 5 July.Watts Charles Reading FC boss Steve Clarke hoping to get his transfer business done early http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-boss-steve-clarke-9172543 Get Reading Reading Post 5 May 2015 5 May 2015 Reading then announced, on 26 May 2015, that they would play a pre-season friendly against Bristol Rovers on 21 July 2015,First pre-season friendly confirmed http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-football-club-pre-season-bristol-rovers-2470145.aspx? Reading FC 26 May 2015 and a day later announced a friendly match against Crawley Town would take place on 27 July.Pre season: Royals to visit Crawley Town http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/crawley-town-reading-football-club-pre-season-2471216.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 27 May 2015 27 May 2015 On 29 May 2015, Reading announced they will face Swansea City at Adams Park on 24 July 2015.Reading to face Swansea at Wycombe's Adams Park http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-football-club-swansea-city-wycombe-wanderers-2475865.aspx? Reading FC 29 May 2015 On 1 June, Michael Hector signed a new three-year contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2018.Hector pens new three-year deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hector-signs-new-contract-010615-2476829.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 1 June 2015 1 June 2015 On 3 June, the club announced six pre-season friendlies for the under-21 squad.U21s' pre-season fixtures announced http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-u21s-pre-season-fixtures-2479836.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 3 June 2015 3 June 2015 On 16 June 2015, the first round draw for the Football League Cup was made, with Reading being drawn away against Colchester United.Capital One Cup 2015/16 Round 1 Draw http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/capital-one-cup-201516-round-1-draw-2494383.aspx Capital One Cup 16 June 2015 2015-06-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20150617124706/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/capital-one-cup-201516-round-1-draw-2494383.aspx 2015-06-17 dead The next day, 17 June 2015, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.Reading will begin the 2015/16 Championship season with a trip to Birmingham City on the weekend of August 8th http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-football-club-fixtures-championship-2496474.aspx Reading FC 17 June 2015 On 22 June 2015, Reading announced a new sponsorship deal with Thai energy drink company Carabao Dang for their home shirt during the 2015–16 season,Royals welcome new sponsor, Carabao http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-football-club-carabao-sponsors-2502696.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 24 June 2015 22 June 2015 and three days later Reading added Dave Beasant, Steven Reid, Jonathan Urwin and Stewart Bannister to the backroom staff.Royals to add four new staff http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/steven-reid-dave-beasant-jonathan-urwin-stewart-bannister-2507968.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 26 June 2015 25 June 2015 Youngster Tarique Fosu signed a new two-year contract with the club on 26 June.Fosu pens new Royals contract http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-football-club-tariqe-fosu-2509199.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 27 June 2015 26 June 2015 On 29 June, Thai Airways were announced as the club's away shirt sponsors for the 2015–16 season.Royals welcome Thai Airways on board http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-football-club-thai-airways-2511172.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 29 June 2015 29 June 2015 On 30 July, Jordan Obita signed a contract extension with the club until 2018.Obita signs new Royals contract http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/jordan-obita-reading-contract-extension-2582443.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 30 July 2015 30 July 2015 Transfers Following the conclusion of the 2014–15 season, Reading announced that they would not be renewing the contracts of Daniel Lincoln, Jonathan Henly, Aleksandar Gogic, Zat Knight, Jure Travner, George McLennan, Danny Guthrie, Ryan Edwards and Yakubu.Contract Update http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-football-club-contract-update-2466502.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 21 May 2015 21 May 2015 The announcement also stated that Mikkel Andersen also wouldn't be offered a new deal at the time, whilst Adam Federici, Alex Pearce, Stephen Kelly and Jem Karacan had all been offered new contracts. On 27 May 2015, it was confirmed that Adam Federici had rejected the clubs offer and signed a three-year contract with A.F.C. Bournemouth.AFC Bournemouth complete signing of Australian international goalkeeper Adam Federici http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/afc-bournemouth-complete-signing-of-australian-international-goalkeeper-adam-federici-2472161.aspx afcb.co.uk A.F.C. Bournemouth 27 May 2015 27 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150527193245/http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/afc-bournemouth-complete-signing-of-australian-international-goalkeeper-adam-federici-2472161.aspx 2015-05-27 dead 12 days later, on 8 June 2015, Derby County announced that they had signed Alex Pearce on a three-year contract, ending his 14-year stay with Reading.Derby County Sign Republic Of Ireland International Alex Pearce http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/derby-county-sign-republic-of-ireland-international-alex-pearce-2485573.aspx dcfc.co.uk Derby County F.C. 8 June 2015 8 June 2015Darren Bent and Alex Pearce join Derby County https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33046262 BBC Sport 8 June 2015 8 June 2015 On 25 June 2015, Mikkel Andersen returned to Denmark, signing for FC Midtjylland.FC Midtjylland henter Mikkel Andersen http://www.bold.dk/nyt/fc-midtjylland-henter-mikkel-andersen bold.dk bold 25 June 2015 da 25 June 2015September 2026 InternetArchiveBot On 8 July, Galatasaray confirmed the signing of Jem Karacan on a free transfer, following the expiration of his Reading contract at the end of the previous season.Jem Paul Karacan Galatasaray'da http://www.galatasaray.org/haber/futbol/jem-paul-karacan-galatasarayda/27342 galatasaray.org Galatasaray 8 July 2015 tr 8 July 2015 Jure Travner re-signed for NK Celje on 15 July,Travner ponovno za Celje http://www.nk-celje.si/jure-travner-znova-v-celjskem-dresu nk-celje.si NK Celje 11 August 2015 sl 15 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151006174836/http://www.nk-celje.si/jure-travner-znova-v-celjskem-dresu/ 2015-10-06 dead whilst Danny Guthrie joined Blackburn Rovers on 5 August 2015.Danny seals Rovers deal http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/danny-guthrie-2595450.aspx? Blackburn Rovers FC 5 August 2015 5 August 2015 On 29 June 2015, Reading confirmed the signing of Orlando Sá on a three-year deal from Legia Warsaw,Striker Orlando Sa joins Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-football-club-orlando-sa-2511408.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 29 June 2015 29 June 2015 with Stephen Quinn signing a three-year deal the following day from Hull City.Royals agree deal for Stephen Quinn http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-football-club-stephen-quinn-2512748.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 30 June 2015 30 June 2015 Paul McShane followed Quinn in signing for Reading from Hull City on the 2 July, penning a three-year deal.Confirmed: McShane is third signing in four day http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/paul-mcshane-reading-ireland-hull-city-defender-signing-transfer-2520411.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 2 July 2015 2 July 2015 Youngster Jake Sheppard signed his first professional contract with Reading on 3 July, keeping him at the club until 2017.Midfielder Sheppard puts pen to paper http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/jake-sheppard-contract-academy-reading-2524095.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 3 July 2015 Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond joined Reading on 4 July, for a reported £250,000 from Watford, signing a three-year deal.Bond confirms Royals move http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/watfordfc/watfordfcnews/13371208.Bond_confirms_Royals_switch/? Watford Observer 4 July 2015 On 14 July, Reading confirmed the Ali Al-Habsi had joined on a two-year contract,Ali Al-Habsi signs for Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/ali-al-habsi-signs-for-royals-140715-2546563.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 15 July 2015 14 July 2015 whilst youngster Niall Keown had signed a new three-year contract.Niall Keown pens three-year contract http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/niall-keown-signs-new-contract-140715-2546557.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 15 July 2015 14 July 2015 On 15 July, Lisandro Semedo was signed from Sporting CP, whilst Rowan Liburd joined from Isthmian League side Billericay Town, on a two-year contract, on 22 July.Royals sign young striker Liburd http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/rowan-liburd-signs-transfer-striker-2564723.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 22 July 2015 22 July 2015 On 29 July 2015, Kuhl joined RCD Mallorca on trial with a view to a season-long loan deal with the Spanish Segunda División side.Reading FC's Aaron Kuhl flies out with Mallorca loan deal on table http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fcs-aaron-kuhl-flies-9754345 Get Reading Reading Post 29 July 2015 29 July 2015 Sultan Al Harthy from Arsenal Soccer School Oman joined the club on trial at the end of July. Defender Andrew Taylor joined Reading on a season-long loan from Wigan Athletic on 5 August, with Craig Tanner moving to Plymouth Argyle on loan to Plymouth Argyle on the same day until January 2016. Young keeper joined Chesham United on a Four-Month loan deal two days later, before midfielder Jake Taylor left on a season-long loan to Motherwell, and Hope Akpan joined Blackburn Rovers on a permanent deal on 11 August. The following day Reading announced the signing of Paolo Hurtado on a three-year contract from Paços de Ferreira.Hurtado signs three-year deal at Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/paolo-hurtado-transfer-reading-pacos-de-ferreira-2614749.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 12 August 2015 On 18 August, midfielder Álex Fernández joined the club on a season-long loan deal from RCD Espanyol. On 20 August 2015, Robert Dickie joined Cheltenham Town on a one-month loan deal,Rob Dickie loaned to Cheltenham http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/rob-dickie-youth-loan-reading-cheltenham-2633800.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 20 August 2015 20 August 2015 with Pavel Pogrebnyak moving back to Russia on 27 August 2015, signing for Dynamo Moscow. On 31 August, Lasha Dvali signed for MSV Duisburg on a free transfer,Zebras verpflichten ablösefrei Abwehrspieler Lasha Dvali http://www.msv-duisburg.de/main.asp?reiter=aktuelles_p&mode=aktuell&aid=6691 msv-duisburg.de MSV Duisburg 31 August 2015 de 31 August 2015 1 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150901205451/http://www.msv-duisburg.de/main.asp?reiter=aktuelles_p&mode=aktuell&aid=6691 dead with Lucas Piazon signing a season-long loan deal from Chelsea on the same day.Confirmed: Royals sign Chelsea's Piazon http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/lucas-piazon-reading-chelsea-transfers-deadline-2659257.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 31 August 2015 On transfer deadline day, Reading sold defender Michael Hector to Chelsea, before loaning him back for the remainder of the season,Hector joins Chelsea and is loaned back http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hector-joins-chelsea-loaned-back-to-reading-2663355.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 1 September 2015 1 September 2015 loaned out Aaron Kuhl to Dundee United until 4 January 2016,Kuhl completes loan to Dundee United http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/aaron-kuhl-loan-reading-fc-dundee-united-tannadice-2663328.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 1 September 2015 1 September 2015 and signed Matěj Vydra and Ola John join the club on season-long loan deal from Watford and Benfica respectively.Royals sign striker Vydra on loan http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/matej-vydra-signs-from-watford-2663558.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 1 September 2015 1 September 2015Done deal: Ola John is Royals' eleventh summer signing http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/ola-john-reading-transfer-deadline-day-2663659.aspx#oKQzMFe12t3ULSx2.99 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 1 September 2015 1 September 2015 August Reading started the 2015–16 season with a 2–1 defeat to Birmingham City, away at St Andrew's, on 8 August. Birmingham went 2–0 up through goals from David Cotterill and Jon Toral either side of half-time, before Nick Blackman just before the hour mark and Orlando Sá had a 98th-minute penalty saved.Birmingham 2-1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3832713&tcmuri=2516419 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 11 August 2015 8 August 2015 Three days later, Reading defeated Colchester United 1–0, after extra time, in the League Cup with the goal coming from Chris Gunter.Colchester United 0-1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3838653&tcmuri=2516420 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 12 August 2015 11 August 2015 On 16 August, Reading hosted Leeds United in a scoreless draw,Reading 0-0 Leeds United http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3841837&tcmuri=2516421 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 28 August 2015 16 August 2015 before visiting Sheffield Wednesday three days later in a game that finished 1–1. Danny Williams scored Reading's goal in the 49th minute before Modou Sougou scored a 90th-minute equaliser.Sheff Wed 1-1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3839754&tcmuri=2516422 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 28 August 2015 19 August 2015 Reading played out their third draw of the season on 22 August,Reading 0-0 MK Dons http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3832852&tcmuri=2516423 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 28 August 2015 22 August 2015 a 0–0 home game against MK Dons before a midweek Second Round League Cup victory over Portsmouth on 25 August. Portsmouth took the lead in the 40th minute through Conor Chaplin, before second half goals from Nick Blackman and Garath McCleary gave Reading the victory.Portsmouth 1-2 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3862019&tcmuri=2630605 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 28 August 2015 25 August 2015 Reading ended August with a 3–1 victory away to Brentford on 29 August, with the goals coming from Sá, a double from Nick Blackman, and Lasse Vibe scoring for Brentford.Brentford 1-3 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3832888&tcmuri=2516424 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 1 September 2015 29 August 2015 September On 9 September, Aaron Tshibola signed a new contract with the club, keeping him at Reading until the summer of 2019.Aaron Tshibola awarded new Royals contract http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/aaron-tshibola-new-contract-reading-fc-2677572.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 9 September 2015 9 September 2015 On 11 September, youngster Harry Cardwell joined Woking F.C. on loan until the end of October.Harry Cardwell joins on loan from Reading http://www.wokingfc.co.uk/news/article/5142/harry-cardwell-joins-on-loan-from-reading wokingfc.co.uk Woking F.C. 11 September 2015 11 September 2015 The same day, Reading hosted Ipswich Town, with a final score of 5–1. Sá scored a hat-trick, with a strike by Blackman and a 25-yard goal from Norwood in the 87th minute adding to the score.Reading 5-1 Ipswich Town http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3843523&tcmuri=2520174 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 12 September 2015 12 September 2015 Four days later, on 15 September, Reading lost 1–0 to Derby County. Tom Ince scored the winner for Derby in the 69th minute after Sá received a red card for an off-the-ball incident during first-half stoppage time.Reading 0-1 Derby http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833004&tcmuri=2516426 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 15 September 2015 15 September 2015 On 18 September, Dominic Samuel signed a new contract with the club on a deal until the summer of 2018.Striker Samuel pens contract extension http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/dominic-samuel-contract-extension-reading-2697786.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 18 September 2015 18 September 2015 The following day, Bristol City hosted Reading, who produced a 0–2 win from early goals from Blackman and McCleary.Bristol City 0-2 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833017&tcmuri=2516427 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 19 September 2015 19 September 2015 On 22 September, Reading hosted Everton in the third round of the League Cup. Despite a first-half goal by Blackman, second-half goals from a corner and a free kick gave Everton a 1–2 win and thus knocking Reading out of the competition.Reading 1-2 Everton http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3865082&tcmuri=2652221 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 23 September 2015 22 September 2015 On 23 September, Robert Dickie extended his loan at Cheltenham Town for another month.Osho pens first pro deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/gabriel-osho-professional-contract-reading-football-club-2705903.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 23 September 2015 23 September 2015 Reading's last match of the month was on 26 September away to Burnley, where goals from Blackman and Lucas Piazon in the first 10 minutes saw Reading through to a 1–2 win and move to 3rd place in the league.Reading 1-2 Burnley http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833064&tcmuri=2516428 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 26 September 2015 26 September 2015 October On 3 October Reading hosted second-place Middlesbrough at the Madejski Stadium. Within 15 seconds of kick-off, Hal Robson-Kanu crossed the ball to Danny Williams who headed the ball in, scoring Reading's third-fastest goal. Blackman added to Reading's lead in the 88th minute with a penalty.Reading 2-0 Middlesbrough http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833139&tcmuri=2516429 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 5 October 2015 3 October 2015 On 8 October, manager Steve Clarke and forward Nick Blackman were nominated for September's "Manager of the Month" and "Player of the Month" awards respectively, whilst later the same day defender Jake Cooper extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2018.Reading FC defender Jake Cooper extends deal with Royals http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-defender-jake-cooper-10224508 Get Reading Reading Post 8 October 2015 8 October 2015 On 9 October, Reading played a behind-closed-doors friendly against West Ham United at the Boleyn Ground. The teams were level 2–2 at half-time thanks to goals from Piazon, a Blackman penalty and two from Mauro Zárate. After the break, Tshibola put Reading ahead before a West Ham own goal extended the lead. Andy Carroll pulled one back for West Ham, with the final score 3–4.Royals overcome Hammers in Upton Park friendly http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-west-ham-friendly-upton-park-4-3-2737099.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 10 October 2015 9 October 2015 Later on in the same day, Simon Cox joined Bristol City until the beginning of January 2016.Cox joins Robins on loan http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/simon-cox-joins-bristol-city-on-loan-2736377.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 9 October 2015 9 October 2015 Harry Cardwell returned to the club on 12 October, whilst Noor Husin joined Hemel Hempstead Town.Loan Report: October 30th http://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2015/10/30/9631194/loan-report-october-30th-reading-fc-royals thetilehurstend.sbnation.com 30 October 2015 The Tilehurst End 10 November 2015 On 16 October, youngster Sean Long joined League Two side Luton Town on an initial one-month loan deal,Town Sisgn Full-Back Sean Long On Loan From Reading http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/luton-town-sign-reading-full-back-sean-long-on-loan-2746464.aspx#vc3OdKfiSYbMLvEU.99 lutontown.co.uk Luton Town F.C. 10 November 2015 16 October 2015 whilst fellow U21 defender Rob Dickie extended his loan at Cheltenham Town for another month.Rob Dickie's loan move extended http://www.ctfc.com/news/article/cheltenham-town-rob-dickie-2746434.aspx ctfc.com Cheltenham Town F.C. 10 November 2015 16 October 2015 Following the mid-October International break for UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying, Reading hosted Charlton Athletic on 17 October. A 76th-minute header by Blackman was the only goal of the game, giving Reading three points and moving the club up to second place in the league.Reading 1-0 Charlton http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833211&tcmuri=2516430 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 19 October 2015 17 October 2015 On 19 October, academy graduate Jack Stacey signed a new contract with Reading, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2019.Stacey signs new Royals deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/jack-stacey-signs-new-contract-2019-2751832.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 19 October 2015 19 October 2015 On 20 October, Reading played away to Rotherham United, where they drew 1–1 following Blackman's 25-yard strike in the 26th minute.Rotherham 1-1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833247&tcmuri=2516431 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 2 November 2015 20 October 2015 Reading's five-match unbeaten run in the league ended on 24 October away to Fulham. Despite Reading's two goals from Piazon and Sa before half-time, Fulham equalised within the first 10 minutes of the second half, later adding to their score to defeat Reading 4–2.Rotherham 1-1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833288&tcmuri=2516432 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 2 November 2015 24 October 2015 Reading's final match of the month was against Brighton and Hove Albion at the Madejski Stadium on 31 October.Reading 1-1 Brighton http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833339&tcmuri=2516433 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 2 November 2015 31 October 2015 Top-of-the-league Brighton gained the lead shortly after half-time, before Matěj Vydra scored his first Reading goal to equalise. Reading ended the month one place below the playoff positions in 7th.Sky Bet Championship Table https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/championship/table BBC Sport BBC 2 November 2015 2 November 2015 November Reading's first match of November was hosting Huddersfield Town on 4 November. Despite Reading conceding in the second minute, Norwood scored a free kick in the 15th minute to level the score. A second Huddersfield goal took the score to 1–2 by half time; Reading substitute Ola John equalised in the 84th minute to gain the club a point for the 2–2 draw and remain 7th in the league.Reading 2-2 Huddersfield http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833375&tcmuri=2516434 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 4 November 2015 3 November 2015 On 7 November Reading lost 2–0 away to Cardiff City,Reading 2-2 Huddersfield http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833390&tcmuri=2516435 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 7 November 2015 7 November 2015 and consequently dropped to 8th in the league. On 9 November it was reported that Colorado Rapids midfielder, Dillon Powers, had joined the club on a two-week trial.Powers on trial across the Atlantic http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/dillon-powers-trial-reading-colorado-rapids-2792976.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 9 November 2015 9 November 2015 The following day it was announced that Kevin Foley was also training with the squad with the view to signing a short-term contract with the club.Reading FC transfers: Kevin Foley training with Royals as Steve Clarke targets swoop for former Wolves defender http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-transfers-kevin-foley-10418494 Get Reading Reading Post 10 November 2015 10 November 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151112024154/http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-transfers-kevin-foley-10418494 12 November 2015 On 11 November, Tarique Fosu moved to League One side Fleetwood Town on loan until 2 January 2016,Fosu loaned to Fleetwood http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/tariqe-fosu-loan-reading-fleetwood-town-2797216.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 12 November 2015 11 November 2015 with Dominic Samuel joining Gillingham F.C. on loan until 10 December two days later.Striker Samuel joins Gills on loan http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/dominic-samuel-reading-gillingham-loan-2800217.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 14 November 2015 13 November 2015 On 18 November, manager Steve Clarke was linked with the vacant Fulham manager's job.Fulham speak to Steve Clarke after Nigel Pearson talks break down http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/10070628/fulham-speak-to-steve-clarke-after-nigel-pearson-talks-break-down skysports.com Sky Sports 19 November 2015 18 November 2015Steve Clarke on verge of leaving Reading FC for Fulham http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-clarke-verge-leaving-reading-10465722 Get Reading Reading Post 19 November 2015 18 November 2015 The following day it was announced that Clarke would stay as manager of Reading.Steve Clarke: Reading manager to stay following Fulham talks BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34878852 22 November 2015 On 21 November, Reading defeated Bolton Wanderers at 2–1 at home, with Piazon and Williams supplying Reading's goals.Reading 2-1 Bolton http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833443&tcmuri=2516436 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 22 November 2015 21 November 2015 On 23 November, Jack Stacey joined Barnet F.C. on a short-term loan deal.Jack Stacey joins the Bees! http://www.barnetfc.com/news/article/jack-stacey-joins-the-bees-2814278.aspx barnetfc.com Barnet F.C. 23 November 2015 23 November 2015Stacey links up with Bees http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/jack-stacey-barnet-youth-loan-2815656.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 23 November 2015 23 November 2015 Three days later, on 26 November, Andrija Novakovich joined Cheltenham Town on loan until 2 January 2016, whilst Dominic Hyam joined Basingstoke Town until the same date.Cheltenham complete Novakovich loan singing http://www.ctfc.com/news/article/cheltenham-town-reading-andrija-novakovich-2821059.aspx ctfc.com Cheltenham Town F.C. 26 November 2015 26 November 2015 Reading's last game of the month was on 28 November away to Nottingham Forest. Despite an early goal by Vydra, Reading lost 3–1Nottingham Forest 3-1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833511&tcmuri=2516437 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 30 November 2015 28 November 2015 and dropped to 9th in the table; though just one point from the play-off positions. December On 3 December Reading suffered a 1–0 home defeat to Queens Park Rangers,Reading 0-1 QPR http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3875831&tcmuri=2735632 readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 4 December 2015 3 December 2015 dropping to 11th but remaining within one win of the play-offs. The following morning, 4 December, Steve Clarke was sacked as manager of the club,Club statement: Steve Clarke http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-steve-clarke-relieved-of-his-duties-2834510.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 4 December 2015 4 December 2015 with Under-21 manager Martin Kuhl taking over in an interim role. On 7 December, Reading were drawn away to Huddersfield Town in the Third Round of the FA Cup.Reading to travel to Huddersfield in the FA Cup http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-fc-fa-cup-third-round-draw-2015-16-2840432.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 7 December 2015 7 December 2015 On 9 December, Samuel had his loan spell with Gillingham extended until 2 January 2016.Samuel agrees Gills loan extension http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/dominic-samuel-loan-extension-gillingham-2842671.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 9 December 2015 9 December 2015 On 10 December, Rob Dickie extended his loan with Cheltenham Town until the end of January,Cheltenham Town extend Ryan Jennings and Rob Dickie loans https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35064200 bbc.co.uk BBC Sport 14 December 2015 10 December 2015 with Aaron Kuhl returning early from his loan spell with Dundee United on 14 December.KUHL AND TAGGART LEAVE TANNADICE http://dufc.co/news/kuhl-and-taggart-leave-tannadice dufc.co Dundee United 14 December 2015 14 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151214201814/http://dufc.co/news/kuhl-and-taggart-leave-tannadice/ 14 December 2015 usurped Martin Kuhl's first game in charge of Reading was a loss away to Preston North End on 12 December. Shortly after half-time, Reading conceded a penalty which gave Preston the only goal of the match.Preston 1-0 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833580&tcmuri=2516439 readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 22 December 2015 12 December 2015 Also on the 12th, youngster George Legg was recalled from his loan spell with Chesham United.Reading recall on-loan keeper from Chesham United http://www.getbucks.co.uk/sport/football/news/reading-recall-loan-keeper-chesham-10589144 getbucks.co.uk Get Bucks 6 January 2016 12 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160411112711/http://www.getbucks.co.uk/sport/football/news/reading-recall-loan-keeper-chesham-10589144 2016-04-11 dead Kuhl's second (and final) match managing Reading was a second away loss, when Reading were beaten 2–1 at Hull on 16 December. Blackman gave Reading the lead in the first half, but two second-half home goals (including a 90th-minute winner) made Reading slip to the bottom half of the league.Hull 2-1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3875835&tcmuri=2735633 readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 22 December 2015 16 December 2015 On 17 December, and after weeks of speculation, Brian McDermott returned to the club as their new manager.Reading Football Club appoint Brian McDermott http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-football-club-appoint-brian-mcdermott-as-manager-2856129.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 17 December 2015 His first match was against Blackburn Rovers on 20 December, where Williams's 11th-minute volley gave Reading the lead and provided the match's only goal.Brian McDermott revels in return to Reading and hails Danny Williams strike http://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/brian-mcdermott-revels-in-return-to-reading-and-hails-danny-williams-strike_sto5035727/story.shtml Eurosport Press Association 22 December 2015Reading 1-0 Blackburn http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3875839&tcmuri=2735634 readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 22 December 2015 20 December 2015 On 24 December, Under-21 goalkeeper, George Legg, how had spent the first half of the season on loan at Chesham United joined Hampton & Richmond Borough on an initial 28-day youth loan.Reading keeper joins Boro after Brentford recall Smith http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-keeper-joins-boro-after-10652305 getwestlondon.co.uk Get West London 6 January 2016 26 December 2015 McDermott's next two games were losses; the first was a 1–0 away defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on 26 December,Wolves 1-0 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833686&tcmuri=2516442 readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 31 December 2015 26 December 2015 and the second a 2–1 home loss to Brentford on 28 December (during which Hector received a second yellow card for diving).Reading 1-2 Brentford http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833732&tcmuri=2516443 readingfc.co.uk Reading FC 31 December 2015 28 December 2015 A behind-closed-doors friendly at Hogwood Park on 30 December saw Reading beat QPR 4–2 in their final match of the year.Watts Charles Reading FC star Aaron Tshibola returns to action with a goal as Royals beat QPR 4-2 http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-star-aaron-tshibola-10669720 Get Reading Reading Post 31 December 2015 31 December 2015 January Reading hosted Bristol City on 2 January in their first game of the year. Reading won the match 1–0 from a 91st-minute goal by Blackman.Reading 1-0 Bristol City http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3833778&tcmuri=2516444 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 2 January 2016 2 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304110257/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3833778&tcmuri=2516444 2016-03-04 dead Following the match, Bristol City confirmed that Simon Cox had returned to Reading following his loan spell at the club.Cotterill rues last-gasp goal http://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/article/cotterill-rues-last-gasp-goal-2880175.aspx bcfc.co.uk Bristol City F.C. 2 January 2016 2 January 2016 On 9 January, Reading earned a third-round replay in the FA Cup following a 2–2 draw away to Huddersfield. Despite leading 1–2 in the 90th minute, Norwood conceded a penalty that Huddersfield converted to force the replay.Huddersfield 2-2 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3887265&tcmuri=2840849 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 13 January 2016 9 January 2016 On 12 January, Reading gained a 1–1 away draw at Derby which kept them 12th in the league.Derby 1-1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833834&tcmuri=2516445 Reading F.C. 13 January 2016 12 January 2016 Reading's first defeat of the year was a 1–0 away loss to MK Dons on 16 January.MK Dons 1-0 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833866&tcmuri=2516446 Reading F.C. 18 January 2016 16 January 2016 Three days later, on 19 January, Reading hosted the replay of the FA Cup third round match against Huddersfield. After gaining a 0–2 lead by the 15th minute, Huddersfield lost Jonathan Hogg to a straight red card in the 27th minute.Reading 5–2 Huddersfield https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35288904 BBC Sport 25 January 2016 19 January 2016 Piazon scored directly from the resultant free kick, before Vydra scored a hat-trick. A 93rd-minute goal by Férnandez saw Reading through to the fourth round with a 5–2 win.Reading 5–2 Huddersfield http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3893294&tcmuri=2896419 Reading F.C. 25 January 2016 19 January 2016 On 23 January, Reading played Sheffield Wednesday at home, drawing 1–1.Reading 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3833916&tcmuri=2516447 Reading F.C. 25 January 2016 23 January 2016 The final match of the month was hosting Walsall in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Goals from Robson-Kanu and Williams, as well as two from Vydra, saw Reading progress into the fifth round with a 4–0 win.Reading 4–0 Walsall http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3895874&tcmuri=2912597 Reading F.C. 1 February 2016 30 January 2016 Transfers On 5 January, Dominic Samuel extended his loan stay at Gillingham until 28 January.SAMUEL EXTENDS STAY AT PRIESTFIELD http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/news/article/dominic-samuel-to-remain-on-loan-at-gillingham-until-january-28-2885304.aspx gillinghamfootballclub.com Gillingham F.C. 5 January 2015 5 January 2015 The next day, 6 January, Nick Blackman moved to Derby County for an undisclosed fee,Derby County Sign Forward Nick Blackman http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/derby-county-sign-forward-nick-blackman-2886595.aspx dcfc.co.uk Derby County F.C. 6 January 2015 6 January 2016Blackman joins Derby http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/nick-blackman-signs-derby-county-january-2016-2886562.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 6 January 2016 6 January 2016 and Craig Tanner extended his loan deal at Plymouth Argyle until the end of the season.Tanner Here For The Duration http://www.pafc.co.uk/news/article/tanner-here-for-the-duration-2886877.aspx pafc.co.uk Plymouth Argyle F.C. 6 January 2016 6 January 2016Royals pair have loans extended http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/craig-tanner-plymouth-dominic-samuel-gillingham-loan-extensions-2887524.aspx#K0gt5V6Vu1gWm4su.99 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 7 January 2016 6 January 2016 On 19 January, Reading signed George Evans from Manchester City, with Yann Kermorgant signing an 18-month contract from Bournemouth the following day.Royals clinch Kermorgant signature http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-sign-afc-bournemouth-striker-yann-kermorgant-2912471.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 20 January 2016 20 January 2016 The following week, on 25 January, Jake Taylor's loan with Motherwell was cancelled, going on to join Exeter City permanently later the same day.Jake Taylor joins Exeter City http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/midfielder-jake-taylor-signs-for-exeter-city-2920538.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 25 January 2016 25 January 2016 The following day Orlando Sá left the club, joining Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv,Welcome Orlando Sa https://www.maccabi-tlv.co.il/2016/01/%D7%90%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%9C%D7%A0%D7%93%D7%95-%D7%A1%D7%94-%D7%97%D7%AA%D7%9D-%D7%91%D7%9E%D7%9B%D7%91%D7%99-%D7%9C-3-5-%D7%A9%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D maccabi-tlv.co.il Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. 26 January 2016 he 26 January 2016 and on 28 January, Deniss Rakels moved to Reading from Polish side KS Cracovia,Deniss Rakels przenosi sie do Angli! http://www.cracovia.pl/pilka-nozna/news/wiadomosci/deniss_rakels_przenosi_sie_do_anglii cracovia.pl KS Cracovia 28 January 2016 pl 28 January 2016Rakels is a Royal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/dennis-rakels-joins-reading-from-cracovia-2926263.aspxi readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 28 January 2016 pl 28 January 2016November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes whilst Paolo Hurtado moved to Vitória on loan for the remainder of the season.Hurtado joins Vitória de Guimarães on loan http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/paolo-hurtado-vitoria-de-guimaraes-loan-june-2016-2924459.aspx#tfEsZEA064HycVVg.99 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 28 January 2016 pl 28 January 2016 On 1 February, transfer deadline day, Scotland U21 international Dominic Hyam moved to Dagenham & Redbridge on loan until 5 March,Daggers Secure Deadline Day Move http://www.daggers.co.uk/news/article/daggers-secure-deadline-day-move-2932086.aspx daggers.co.uk Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. 1 February 2016 1 February 2016 8 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230408215458/https://www.daggers.co.uk/news/article/daggers-secure-deadline-day-move-2932086.aspx dead and Dominic Samuel extended his stay at Gillingham until the end of the season.SAMUEL TO STAY WITH GILLS UNTIL END OF SEASON http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/news/article/dominic-samuel-will-remain-with-gillingham-until-the-end-of-the-season-2932930.aspx#ffdeffaPHqfiwghK.99 gillinghamfootballclub.com Gillingham F.C. 1 February 2016 1 February 2016 In early January, Bosnian U-17 international Seid Behram, who had been with the academy for a few months, signed permanently for the club from Željezničar,Seid Behram potpisao ugovor s Readingom http://www.klix.ba/sport/nogomet/seid-behram-potpisao-ugovor-s-readingom/160106024 klix.ba 6 January 2016 bs 6 January 2016 whilst Andrija Novakovich,Andrija's loan comes to an end http://www.ctfc.com/news/article/cheltenham-town-andrija-novakovich-reading-2883906.aspx ctfc.com Cheltenham Town F.C. 5 January 2016 4 January 2016 Tariqe Fosu, Sean Long,SEAN LONG RETURNS TO READING http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/sean-long-returns-to-return-2885061.aspx lutontown.co.uk Luton Town F.C. 6 January 2016 5 January 2016 Rob Dickie, Dominic Hyam, Lewis Collins, Bogdan Vaštšuk, Jake Sheppard, Noor Husin and Zak Jules all returned from their respective loan spells.Zak Jules and Noor Husin have returned to their parent club Reading today. http://www.hemelfc.com/news/player-update-1547597.html hemelfc.com Hemel Hempstead Town 6 January 2016 5 January 2016 5 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160205110930/http://www.hemelfc.com/news/player-update-1547597.html dead Reading took former Real Betis midfielder Javier Matilla on trial during the later half of January.Reading FC transfers: Javier Matilla on trial as Royals weigh up midfielder swoop http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-transfers-javier-matilla-10783495 getreading.co.uk Reading Post 25 January 2015 25 January 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160125170148/http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-transfers-javier-matilla-10783495 25 January 2016 February On 2 February Reading played away at Ipswich Town. After Reading conceded midway through the second half, McCleary scored a 69th-minute penalty before Ipswich took the lead in the 89th minute.Ipswich 2–1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3895888&tcmuri=2912598 Reading F.C. 3 February 2016 2 February 2016 Reading's 2–1 loss resulted in them dropping to 16th in the league. Reading saw Wolverhampton Wanderers to an eventless 0–0 draw at the Madejski Stadium on 6 February.Reading 0-0 Wolves http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834008&tcmuri=2516449 Reading F.C. 19 February 2016 6 February 2016 Reading gained a further 0–0 draw on 13 February, hosting Burnley.Reading 0-0 Burnley http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834051&tcmuri=2516450 Reading F.C. 19 February 2016 13 February 2016 On 18 February, Gunter signed a new two-year contract, keeping him at Reading until the summer of 2018.Gunter pens new Royals deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/chris-gunter-signs-new-contract-summer-2018-2962029.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 18 February 2016 18 February 2016 Reading's fifth-round FA Cup match against West Bromwich Albion took place on 20 February. Despite conceding after the half-time break, goals from McShane, Hector and Piazon gave a 3–1 victory and secured Reading's place in the quarter-finals for the second year running.Reading 3-1 West Brom http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3900442&tcmuri=2950762 Reading F.C. 22 February 2016 20 February 2016 Reading saw their first league win in over seven weeks with a 1–0 home victory against Rotherham United on 23 February.Reading 1-0 Rotherham http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834125&tcmuri=2516452 Reading F.C. 24 February 2016 23 February 2016 This was followed four days later with a 3–4 away win at Charlton Athletic, which saw both Kermorgant and Rakels score their first goals for Reading.Charlton 3-4 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834141&tcmuri=2516453 Reading F.C. 28 February 2016 27 February 2016 On 12 February, Liam Kelly joined Bath City on loan for a month,City bring in Kelly on loan from Reading http://bathcityfc.com/news14.htm bathcityfc.com Bath City F.C. 12 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20170316024422/http://bathcityfc.com/news14.htm 2017-03-16 dead whilst Jake Sheppard joined Eastbourne Borough.Scottish Youth International Joins Sports On Loan http://www.ebfc.co.uk/news.php?viewmessage=479 ebfc.co.uk Eastbourne Borough F.C. 16 February 2016 12 February 2016 24 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160224082219/http://www.ebfc.co.uk/news.php?viewmessage=479 dead On 27 February, goalkeeper Stuart Moore joined Peterborough United on a 28-day emergency loan.Posh Swoop For Reading Stopper http://www.theposh.com/news/article/moore-2976145.aspx theposh.com Peterborough United F.C. 27 February 2016 27 February 2016 March On 4 March, Rowan Liburd joined Wycombe Wanderers F.C. on a one-month loan deal.Striker Rowan Liburd signs on loan http://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/news/article/striker-rowan-liburd-signs-on-loan-2988076.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20160310170152/http://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/news/article/striker-rowan-liburd-signs-on-loan-2988076.aspx usurped 10 March 2016 wycombewanderers.co.uk Wycombe Wanderers F.C. 4 March 2016 4 March 2016 On 7 March, it was announced that Polish midfielder Aleksander Jagiełło had joined the club on trial.Reading FC transfer speculation: Arsenal eye Aaron Kuhl and Polish midfielder on trial http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-transfer-speculation-arsenal-11001622 getreading.co.uk Reading Post 7 March 2016 7 March 2016 Huddersfield Town hosted Reading on 8 March, where a 3–1 home victory saw Reading drop three league places to 14th.Huddersfield 3-1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834259&tcmuri=2516455 Reading F.C. 16 March 2016 8 March 2016 Reading's FA Cup quarter final match against Crystal Palace took place on 11 March at the Madejski Stadium. After a goalless draw for 85 minutes, Reading conceded a penalty that also saw Cooper receive his second yellow card of the game. Despite Al Habsi's touch to the ball, Yohan Cabaye's spot kick gave Crystal Palace the lead before Fraizer Campbell increased the score to 2–0, knocking Reading out of the competition.Reading 0-2 Crystal Palace http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3905179&tcmuri=2976086 Reading F.C. 12 March 2016 11 March 2016 Youngster Liam Kelly also extended his loan deal with Bath City for an additional month.Loan player updates http://bathcityfc.com/news14.htm#1103 bathcityfc.com Bath City F.C. 24 March 2016 11 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20170316024422/http://bathcityfc.com/news14.htm#1103 2017-03-16 dead A second consecutive league defeat occurred away to promotion hopefuls Brighton and Hove Albion on 15 March,Brighton 1-0 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3905188&tcmuri=2976087 Reading F.C. 16 March 2016 15 March 2016 with Reading subsequently placed 15th in the division. On the same day, young defender Sean Long joined Braintree Town on loan until the end of the season.Braintree: Full-back Sean Long signs on loan until the end of the season https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35813109 bbc.co.uk/sport/ BBC Sport 17 March 2016 15 March 2016 The club's run of league defeats ended on 19 March with a 1–1 home draw against Cardiff City.Reading 1-1 Cardiff http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834331&tcmuri=2516457 Reading F.C. 21 March 2016 19 March 2016 The result saw them drop to 17th in the league, 8 points above of the relegation zone. On 23 March, youngster Robert Dickie returned to Cheltenham Town on loan for the remainder of the season,Rob Dickie re-signs for the Robins http://www.ctfc.com/news/article/cheltenham-town-rob-dickie-reading-3023383.aspx ctfc.com Cheltenham Town F.C. 23 March 2016 23 March 2016 with Jack Stacey and Tarique Fosu moving on loan to Carlisle United and Accrington Stanley for the remainder of the season the following day.Stacey joins Cumbrians; Fosu heads to Accrington http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/loan-deadline-day-easter-2016-3024052.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 24 March 2016 24 March 2016 Also on the 24th, Harry Cardwell joined Braintree Town, Hammed Lawal joined Bishop's Stortford and Lewis Ward joined Sutton United. April Reading's first game of the month was away to Bolton Wanderers on 2 April. In the 90th minute, Ola John made a 30 yd on strike to secure Reading three points.Bolton 0-1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834416&tcmuri=2516458 Reading F.C. 13 April 2016 2 April 2016 Reading had a second consecutive win on 5 April, hosting Nottingham Forest. Although trailing 0–1 at half-time, goals from Vydra and Norwood provided a 2–1 win.Reading 2-1 Nottingham Forest http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834461&tcmuri=2516459 Reading F.C. 13 April 2016 5 April 2016 Reading's three-match winning streak came to an end on 9 April with a 0–2 home defeat to Birmingham City, in a game that was described as "disappointing".Reading 0-2 Birmingham City http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834483&tcmuri=2516460 Reading F.C. 13 April 2016 9 April 2016 This was followed by a 2–1 away defeat to Middlesbrough on 12 April,Middlesbrough 2-1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3904071&tcmuri=2970846 Reading F.C. 17 April 2016 12 April 2016 during which an on-pitch incident between McShane and Williams resulted them both receiving a three-match ban from the FA for violent conduct.Reading duo Paul McShane and Danny Williams suspended http://www.thefa.com/news/governance/2016/apr/paul-mcshane-danny-williams-admitted-violent-conduct-charge The FA 17 April 2016 A further away loss came at Leeds on 16 April,Leeds 3-2 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834527&tcmuri=2516461 Reading F.C. 17 April 2016 16 April 2016 with Reading subsequently placed 15th in the league. Reading had a fourth consecutive defeat when they lost 1–2 to Hull City on 19 April,Reading 1-2 Hull http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834564&tcmuri=2516462 Reading F.C. 20 April 2016 19 April 2016 although a 1–1 away draw at Queens Park Rangers on 23 April ended the losing form.QPR 1-1 Hull http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834611&tcmuri=2516463 Reading F.C. 26 April 2016 23 April 2016 Reading's last game of the month, and last home game of the season, was a 1–2 defeat to Preston North End.Reading 0-2 Birmingham City http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3834656&tcmuri=2516464 Reading F.C. 1 May 2016 30 April 2016 On 28 April it was announced that Hector and Piazon had returned to Chelsea after their loans were curtailed by a week. May On 2 May, Turkish U20 international midfielder, Anil Capkin, joined the club on a week long trial with a view to a summer move.Reading FC transfers: Anil Capkin arrives for one-week trial http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-transfers-anil-capkin-11271338 getreading.co.uk/ Get Reading 2 May 2016 2 May 2016 The following day, 3 May 2016, Jack Stacey was recalled from his loan with Carlisle United a week early.Stacey set for Royals recall http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/jack-stacey-loan-recall-carlisle-united-3093840.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 3 May 2016 3 May 2016 On 5 May, young defender Tennai Watson signed a new two-year contract with the club, keeping him at Reading until the summer of 2018.Tennai Watson pens two-year contract http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/tennai-watson-contracts-academy-3096288.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 5 May 2016 5 May 2016 On 5 May, under-21 keeper Lewis Ward joined Icelandic Úrvalsdeild side Fylkir on loan until 26 June 2016.Lewis on loan in Iceland http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/lewis-ward-loan-iceland-fylkir-3095870.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 8 May 2016 5 May 2016 On 9 May, it was confirmed that Reading would not be renewing the contracts of Anton Ferdinand, Hal Robson-Kanu, Simon Cox, Nana Owusu, Pierce Sweeney, Lewis Collins, Noor Husin, Hammad Lawal, Samúel Friðjónsson, Conor Shaughnessy and Bogdan Vaštšuk. It was also confirmed that Dominic Hyam, Robert Dickie, Shane Griffin, Sean Long, Aaron Kuhl, Liam Kelly, Zak Jules, George Legg had all been offered new contacts, alongside Under-18 players Omar Richards, Harrison Bennett, Ryan East, Sam Smith, Luke Southwood, Billy Collings and Joe Tupper.Contract offers made to Academy talent http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/contract-offers-made-to-academy-talent-end-of-season-2015-16-3104473.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 9 May 2016 9 May 2016 On 25 May, Reading announced the signing of Danzell Gravenberch for the upcoming 2016–17 season,Danzell Gravenberch set to join Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/defedner-danzell-gravenberch-set-to-sign-for-royals-3124824.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 25 May 2016 25 May 2016 and First Team Coach Chris Davies was leaving to be Brendan Rodgers Assistant Manager at Celtic on 1 June.Davies joins Celtic Park ranks http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/first-team-coach-chris-davies-departs-for-celtic-3125823.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 25 May 2016 25 May 2016 On 27 May, manager Brian McDermott was fired.Club statement: Brian McDermott http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/club-statement-brian-mcdermott-3127625.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 27 May 2016 27 May 2016 Jaap Stam was announced as McDermott's replacement on 13 June 2016.Jaap Stam appointed as manager http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/jaap-stam-appointed-as-manager-of-reading-fc-3141627.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 13 June 2016 13 June 2016 Transfers List of English football transfers summer 2015 List of English football transfers winter 2015–16 In Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.29 June 2015FWPOROrlando SáLegia WarsawUndisclosedReading FC complete capture of Orlando Sa http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/reading-fc/articles/2015/06/29/1126560-reading-fc-complete-capture-of-orlando-sa/? Reading Chronicle 29 June 2015 November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes 30 June 2015MFIRLStephen QuinnHull CityFree transfer1 July 2015MFNIRLewis CollinsAcademyTraineeYoung prospects sign professional deals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/george-legg-lewis-collins-academy-contracts-2519896.aspx?/ Reading FC 1 July 20151 July 2015GKENGGeorge LeggAcademyTrainee2 July 2015DFIRLPaul McShaneHull CityFree transfer3 July 2015MFSCOJake SheppardAcademyTrainee4 July 2015GKENGJonathan BondWatfordUndisclosedGoalkeeper Bond signs for Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/jonathan-bond-reading-transfers-2526267.aspx? Reading FC 4 July 201514 July 2015GKOMAAli Al-HabsiWigan AthleticFree transfer15 July 2015MFPORLisandro SemedoSporting CPUndisclosed Reading FC sign winger Lisandro Semedo from Sporting Lisbon http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-sign-winger-lisandro-9660891 Get Reading Reading Post 27 July 2015 15 July 201522 July 2015FWENGRowan LiburdBillericay TownUndisclosed 12 August 2015MFPERPaolo HurtadoPaços de FerreiraUndisclosed 4 January 2016MFBIHSeid BehramŽeljezničarUndisclosed 19 January 2016MFENGGeorge EvansManchester CityUndisclosedEvans signs from Manchester City http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/george-evans-signs-from-manchester-city-2910744.aspx Reading F.C. 19 January 2016 19 January 201620 January 2016FWFRAYann KermorgantBournemouthUndisclosed 28 January 2016FWLATDeniss RakelsKS CracoviaUndisclosed Loans in Start date Position Nationality Name From End date Ref.5 August 2015DFENGAndrew TaylorWigan AthleticEnd of seasonAndrew Taylor signs season-long loan deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/andrew-taylor-season-loan-wigan-athletic-2596351.aspx? Reading FC 5 August 2015 5 August 201518 August 2015MFESPÁlexEspanyolEnd of seasonAlex Fernandez joins Royals on loan from Espanyol http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/alex-fernandez-loan-rcd-espanyol-2620319.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 18 August 2015 18 August 201531 August 2015FWBRALucas PiazonChelsea28 April 2016Chelsea duo return to the Bridge http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/chelsea-duo-lucas-piazon-michael-hector-return-stamford-bridge-3083631.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 28 April 20161 September 2015DFJAMMichael HectorChelsea28 April 20161 September 2015FWCZEMatěj VydraWatfordEnd of season1 September 2015MFNLDOla JohnBenficaEnd of season Out Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.6 July 2015DFENGJordi Osei-TutuArsenalUndisclosedhttp://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150703/arsenal-welcomes-scholars-and-young-pros Club welcomes scholars and young pros Arsenal 6 July 2015 28 July 2019 28 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190728143050/https://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/20150703/arsenal-welcomes-scholars-and-young-pros live 11 August 2015MFNGRHope AkpanBlackburn RoversFreeAkpan makes Blackburn move http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hope-akpan-transfer-blackburn-rovers-2610470.aspx Reading F.C. 11 August 2015 11 August 201527 August 2015FWRUSPavel PogrebnyakDynamo MoscowUndisclosedPogrebnyak joins Dynamo Moscow http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/pavel-pogrebnyak-joins-dynamo-moscow-2651641.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 27 August 2015 27 August 201531 August 2015DFGEOLasha DvaliMSV DuisburgFree1 September 2015DFJAMMichael HectorChelseaUndisclosed6 January 2016FWENGNick BlackmanDerby CountyUndisclosed25 January 2016MFWALJake TaylorExeter CityUndisclosed26 January 2016FWPOROrlando SáMaccabi Tel AvivUndisclosed Loans out Start date Position Nationality Name To End date Ref.5 August 2015FWENGCraig TannerPlymouth Argyleend of seasonTanner joins Pilgrims on loan http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/craig-tanner-plymouth-argyle-loan-2595840.aspx? Reading FC 5 August 2015 5 August 20157 August 2015GKENGGeorge LeggChesham United12 December 2015Reading FC keeper George Legg makes Chesham United loan switch http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-keeper-george-legg-9811443 Reading Post 7 August 2015 8 August 201511 August 2015MFWALJake TaylorMotherwellEnd of SeasonTaylor loaned to the SPFL http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/jake-taylor-loan-reading-motherwell-spfl-2610168.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 11 August 2015 11 August 2015Midfielder Jake Taylor signs on loan http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2015/08/11/jake-taylor-signs-on-loan motherwellfc.co.uk Motherwell F.C. 11 August 2015 11 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151018161847/http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2015/08/11/jake-taylor-signs-on-loan/ 2015-10-18 dead20 August 2015DFENGRobert DickieCheltenham TownEnd of January 20161 September 2015MFENGAaron KuhlDundee United14 December 201611 September 2015FWSCO Harry CardwellWoking12 October 20159 October 2015FWIRLSimon CoxBristol City4 January 201616 October 2015DFIRLSean LongLuton Town5 January 201611 November 2015MFENGTarique FosuFleetwood Town2 January 201613 November 2015FWENGDominic SamuelGillinghamEnd of season23 November 2015MFENGJack StaceyBarnet26 December 201526 November 2015FWUSAAndrija NovakovichCheltenham Town2 January 201626 November 2015DFSCODominic HyamBasingstoke Town2 January 201624 December 2015GKENGGeorge LeggHampton & Richmond Borough20 February 201628 January 2016MFPERPaolo HurtadoVitóriaend of season1 February 2016DFSCODominic HyamDagenham & Redbridge5 March 20162 February 2016FWESTBogdan VaštšukFarnborough 12 February 2016MFIRLLiam KellyBath City12 April 201612 February 2016MFSCOJake SheppardEastbourne Borough27 February 2016GKENGStuart MoorePeterborough United28 March 20164 March 2016FWENGRowan LiburdWycombe Wanderers4 April 201615 March 2016DFIRLSean LongBraintree TownEnd of season23 March 2016DFENGRobert DickieCheltenham TownEnd of season 24 March 2016MFENGJack StaceyCarlisle United3 May 2016 24 March 2016MFENGTarique FosuAccrington StanleyEnd of season 24 March 2016GKENGLewis WardSutton UnitedEnd of season24 March 2016MFENGHammed LawalBishop's StortfordEnd of season24 March 2016FWSCO Harry CardwellBraintree TownEnd of season5 May 2016GKENGLewis WardFylkir26 June 2016 Released Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date Ref30 June 2016DFENGAnton FerdinandSouthend United27 August 2016Trio set to depart Royals ranks http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/players-contracts-expire-at-the-end-end-of-season-2015-16-3104515.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 9 May 2016 9 May 2016Anton Ferdinand joins Blues! http://www.southendunited.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/signing-anton-ferdinand-joins-blues-3272897.aspx southendunited.co.uk Southend United F.C. 27 August 2016 27 August 201630 June 2016DFENGNana OwusuBasingstoke Town27 September 2016New Signing: Nana Owusu https://twitter.com/BASINGSTOKE_FC/status/780817983715311616 twitter.com Basingstoke Town Twitter 21 November 201630 June 2016DFIRLPierce SweeneyExeter City28 July 2016Pierce Sweeney joins Exeter City on permanent deal http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/exeter-city-new-signing-pierce-sweeney-3212093.aspx#rCEIz4qlf1g2P5Wk.99 exetercityfc.co.uk Exeter City F.C. 3 August 2016 28 July 201630 June 2016MFAFG 2013Noor HusinCrystal PalaceAugust 2016Transfer Window Round-Up https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2016/september/transfer-window-round-up/ Crystal Palace Official Site 1 September 2016 4 September 201625 May 2016MFBIHSeid BehramRacing Union Luxembourg 30 June 2016MFENGHammad LawalVestri3 March 201730 June 2016MFISLSamúel FriðjónssonVålerenga1 July 2016Vålerenga har signert islandsk U21-landslagsspiller fra Reading http://www.vif-fotball.no/latest-news/article/1in8mwetwdn1t12h4igogostyu/title/valerenga-har-signert-islandsk-u21-landslagsspiller-fra-reading vif-fotball.no Vålerenga Fotball 22 June 2016 no 16 June 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160620083510/http://www.vif-fotball.no/latest-news/article/1in8mwetwdn1t12h4igogostyu/title/valerenga-har-signert-islandsk-u21-landslagsspiller-fra-reading 2016-06-20 dead30 June 2016MFIRL Conor ShaughnessyLeeds United1 September 2016YOUNG MIDFIELDER JOINS DEVELOPMENT SQUAD http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/yqs1xjtaivuk12u5aw4oqawj3 https://web.archive.org/web/20160904235943/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/yqs1xjtaivuk12u5aw4oqawj3 dead 4 September 2016 leedsunited.com Leeds United 1 September 2016 1 September 201630 June 2016MFNIRLewis CollinsMansfield Town4 October 2016Lewis Collins http://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/article/2016-17/lewis-collins-3370030.aspx mansfieldtown.net Mansfield Town 1 May 2017 4 October 201630 June 2016MFWALHal Robson-KanuWest Bromwich Albion31 August 2016https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37234832 West Brom: Hal Robson-Kanu signs after leaving Wales training BBC Sport 31 August 2016 1 September 201630 June 2016FWESTBogdan VaštšukRiga24 August 2016Pikalt Inglismaal mänginud Eesti jalgpallur sõlmis lepingu Läti kõrgliigaklubiga http://sport.err.ee/v/jalgpall/eba15396-390f-4f1d-8735-8a43da8da238/pikalt-inglismaal-manginud-eesti-jalgpallur-solmis-lepingu-lati-korgliigaklubiga sport.err.ee ERR et 27 August 201630 June 2016FWIRLSimon CoxSouthend United16 July 2016Southend sign ex-Reading striker Cox https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36817064 BBC 16 July 2016 16 July 2016 Trial Date from Position Nationality Name Last club Date to Ref.2 July 2015GKOMAAli Al-HabsiWigan Athletic14 July 2015Breaking news: Al-Habsi training with Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/ali-al-habsi-goalkeeper-Reading-wigan-training-2520912.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 2 July 2015 2 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150702214908/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/ali-al-habsi-goalkeeper-reading-wigan-training-2520912.aspx 2015-07-02 dead20 July 2015FWTUNAhmed AkaïchiES Tunis26 July 2015Reading FC opt against move for Tunisia international striker - for now http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-opt-against-move-9741768 Get Reading Reading Post 28 July 2015 28 July 2015July 2015FWOMASultan Al HarthyArsenal Soccer School Oman arsenal_soccerschools_oman https://instagram.com/p/5zex6ePWRk instagram.com Instagram 31 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095224/https://www.instagram.com/p/5zex6ePWRk/ 2016-03-04 dead 9 November 2015MFUSADillon PowersColorado Rapids30 November 2015Report: Colorado Rapids midfielder Dillon Powers on trial in England with Reading http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2015/11/08/report-colorado-rapids-midfielder-dillon-powers-trial-england-reading mlssoccer.com MLS 9 November 2015 8 November 2015Reading FC extend Dillon Powers trial after American midfielder impresses Steve Clarke http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-extend-dillon-powers-10489444 Get Reading Reading Post 24 November 2015 24 November 201510 November 2015DFIRLKevin FoleyCopenhagen22 November 201518 January 2016MFESPJavier MatillaReal Betis 7 March 2016MFPOLAleksander JagiełłoDolcan Ząbki 2 May 2016MFGERAnil Capkın1. FC Köln II Squad match played 7 May 2016http://www.readingfc.co.uk/team/ Team Reading F.C 5 July 2014 No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (AgeAge as of the end of the season) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals Goalkeepers 1 Jonathan Bond ENG GK yes 2016 5 7 1993 5 19 Watford 2015 2018 14 0 26 Ali Al-Habsi OMA GK yes 2016 5 7 1981 12 30 Wigan Athletic 2015 2017 40 0 40 Stuart Moore ENG GK yes 2016 5 7 1994 9 8 Academy 2013 0 0 George Legg ENG GK yes 2016 5 7 1996 04 30 Academy 2015 2016 0 0 Lewis Ward ENG GK yes 2016 5 7 1997 3 5 Academy 2015 0 0 Defenders 2 Chris Gunter WAL RB yes 2016 5 7 1989 7 21 Nottingham Forest 2012 2018 166 2 5 Paul McShane IRL DF yes 2016 5 7 1986 1 6 Hull City 2015 2018 40 1 11 Jordan Obita ENGN ObitaNat Obita was born in Oxford, England, but qualified to represent Uganda and made his international debut for Uganda in June 2025. DF yes 2016 5 7 1993 12 8 Academy 2010 2018 119 1 15 Anton Ferdinand ENG CB yes 2016 5 7 1985 2 18 Antalyaspor 2014 2016Royals sign Anton Ferdinand http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/ferdinand-signs-110814-1820789.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 11 August 2014 26 0 24 Pierce Sweeney IRE CB yes 2016 5 7 1994 9 11 Bray Wanderers 2012 0 0 32 Sean Long IRL RB yes 2016 5 7 1995 4 2 Academy 2013 2016http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/youngsters-pen-new-contracts-1710301.aspx Youngsters pen new contracts Reading F.C 5 July 2014 1 0 33 Shane Griffin IRL LB yes 2016 5 7 1994 9 8 Academy 2013 2016 0 0 34 Niall Keown IRLKeown was born in Oxford, England, but also qualified to represent Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland through his grandparents. Keown made his debut for Republic of Ireland U21 in 2016. RB yes 2016 5 7 1995 4 5 Academy 2013 2018 2 0 35 Jake Cooper ENG CB yes 2016 5 7 1995 2 3 Academy 2013Cooper signs pro contract http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/cooper-signs-040613-853753.aspx Reading F.C 4 June 2013 2018 49 4 43 Tennai Watson ENG DFyes 2016 5 7 1997 3 4 Academy 2015 2018 0 0 45 Dominic Hyam SCO DFyes 2016 5 7 1995 12 20 Academy 2014 2016Hyam pens pro deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hyam-pens-pro-deal-1196626.aspx Reading F.C 5 July 2014 0 0 46 Robert Dickie ENG DF yes 2016 5 7 1996 3 3 Academy 2014 1 0 Nana Owusu ENG DF yes 2016 5 7 1996 2 27 Academy 2014 2016 0 0 Zak Jules SCO DF yes 2016 5 7 1997 7 2 Academy 2015 0 0 Midfielders 4 George Evans ENG CM yes 2016 5 7 1994 12 13 Manchester City 2016 2019 6 0 6 Oliver NorwoodNorwood was born in Burnley, England, and represented England at U-16 and U-17 level, but also qualified to represent Northern Ireland. Norwood made his international debut for the Northern Irish U-19 side in 2010 before representing going to further represent Northern Ireland at U-21 and B level before making his full international debut for Northern Ireland on 11 August 2010. NIR CM yes 2016 5 7 1991 04 12 Huddersfield Town 2014 2017Confirmed: Royals sign Oliver Norwood http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/norwood-confirmed-210814-1851277.aspx Reading F.C 21 August 2014 21 August 2014 92 4 9 Hal Robson-KanuRobson-Kanu was born in Ealing, England, and represented England at U-19 and U-20 level, but also qualified to represent Wales through his grandmother and made his international debut for the Welsh U-21 side in May 2010 before making his full international debut for Wales five days later. WAL LW yes 2016 5 7 1989 5 21 Academy 2007 2016http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/halsignscontract110713-909396.aspx Hal signs new contract Reading F.C 12 July 2013 227 30 12 Garath McClearyMcCleary was born in Oxford, England, but qualified to represent Jamaica and made his international debut for Jamaica in February 2013. JAM RW yes 2016 5 7 1987 5 15 Nottingham Forest 2012 2017McCleary pens new Royals deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/mccleary-pens-new-royals-deal-1987422.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 1 July 2015 3 October 2014 148 17 16 Paolo Hurtado PER MF yes 2016 5 7 1990 7 27 Paços de Ferreira 2015 2018 6 0 18 Aaron Tshibola ENGN TshibolaNat Tshibola was born in Beckton, England, but qualified to represent Democratic Republic of the Congo and made his international debut for DR Congo in March 2018. CM yes 2016 5 7 1995 1 2 Academy 2013 2019 17 0 21 Stephen Quinn IRL MF yes 2016 5 7 1986 4 1 Hull City 2015 2018 33 1 23 Danny WilliamsWilliams was born in Karlsruhe, Germany, and represented Germany at U-15 level. Williams also qualified to play for the United States through his parents, and made his debut for them in October 2011. USA CM yes 2016 5 7 1989 3 8 Hoffenheim 2013 2017http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/danny-signs-250613-879314.aspx Williams to join Royals Reading F.C 25 June 2013 109 10 28 Aaron Kuhl ENG MF yes 2016 5 7 1996 1 30 Academy 2014 2016Kuhl and Stacey sign http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/jack-stacey-aaron-kuhl-sign-for-reading-101213-1227477.aspx Reading F.C 5 July 2014 8 0 37 Jack Stacey ENG MF yes 2016 5 7 1996 4 6 Academy 2014 2019 6 0 38 Liam Kelly IRL MF yes 2016 5 7 1995 11 22 Academy 2014 2016Liam Kelly signs http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/lkellysigns191113-1183499.aspx Reading F.C 5 July 2014 0 0 39 Tarique Fosu ENG MF yes 2016 5 7 1995 11 5 Academy 2014 2017 1 0 49 Josh Barrett IRL MF yes 2016 5 7 1998 6 21 Academy 2015 3 0 Conor Shaughnessy IRL MF yes 2016 5 7 1996 6 30 Academy 2014 0 0 Samúel Friðjónsson ISL MF yes 2016 5 7 1996 2 22 Academy 2013Icelandic duo set to sign https://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/2013/march/icelandic-duo-set-to-sign/ readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 3 July 2017 20 March 2013 2016Fridjonsson delighted to pen new Royals deal https://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/2015/may/fridjonsson-delighted-to-pen-new-royals-deal/ readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 3 July 2017 22 May 2015 0 0 Lewis Collins ENG MF yes 2016 5 7 1996 10 16 Academy 2015 2016 0 0 Jake Sheppard SCO MF yes 2016 5 7 1997 5 30 Academy 2015 2017 0 0 Noor Husin AFG 2013 MF yes 2016 5 7 1997 3 3 Academy 2015 0 0 Lisandro Semedo POR MF yes 2016 5 7 1996 3 12 Sporting CP 2015 2018 0 0 Forwards 10 Deniss Rakels LAT FW yes 2016 5 7 1992 8 20 KS Cracovia 2016 2018 14 3 27 Craig Tanner ENG FW yes 2016 5 7 1994 10 27 Academy 2013 2017Tanner pens new deal & heads out on loan http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/craig-tanner-afc-wimbledon-reading-contract-2219011.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 22 January 2015 22 January 2015 5 1 29 Yann Kermorgant FRA FW yes 2016 5 7 1981 11 8 Bournemouth 2016 2017 17 3 30 Dominic Samuel ENG FW yes 2016 5 7 1994 4 1 Academy 2012 2018 4 0 31 Simon CoxCox was born in Reading, England, but qualified to represent Republic of Ireland internationally through his grandmother and made his international debut for Republic of Ireland on 24 May 2011. IRL FW yes 2016 5 7 1987 4 28 Nottingham Forest 2014 2016Cox seals Royals return http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/simon-cox-signs-070814-1810973.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 68 9 36 Andrija Novakovich USA FW yes 2016 5 7 1996 9 21 University School of Milwaukee 2014 2 0 41 Rowan Liburd ENG FW yes 2016 5 7 1992 8 28 Billericay Town 2015 2017 3 0 Bogdan Vaštšuk EST FW yes 2016 5 7 1995 10 4 Dynamo Moscow 2013 0 0 Harry Cardwell SCO FW yes 2016 5 7 1996 10 23 Academy 2014 0 0 Left club during season 3 ENG DF Andrew Taylor returned to Wigan Athletic after loan 7 RUS FW Pavel Pogrebnyak to Dynamo Moscow 7 CZE FW Matěj Vydra returned to Watford after loan 8 JAM DF Michael Hector loan return to Chelsea 10 POR FW Orlando Sá to Maccabi Tel Aviv 16 NGR MF Hope Akpan to Blackburn Rovers 17 BRA FW Lucas Piazon loan return to Chelsea 19 ESP MF Álex returned to Espanyol after loan 20 NLD MF Ola John returned to Benfica after loan 22 ENG FW Nick Blackman to Derby County 25 WAL MF Jake Taylor to Exeter City Friendlies 4 July 2015 BST Friendly Reading XI 1–0 Report Maidenhead United Novakovich Hogwood Park Arborfield Dermot Gallagher W 8 July 2015 19:00 ICT Friendly Thai Premier League XI 2–2 Report Reading Prempak 45Inpinit 56 Blackman 35Pogrebnyak 78 National Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Suprem Nonthawong D 14 July 2015 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Friendly Beaconsfield SYCOB 0–7 Report Reading U21 Tanner D.Hyam S.Friðjónsson Liburd Trialist Holloways Park Beaconsfield W 18 July 2015 BST (UTC+1) Friendly Tottenham Hotspur 1–0 Report Reading Eriksen 60 Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground Enfield 0 L 18 July 2015 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Friendly Basingstoke Town 3–2 Report Reading U21 L.Enver-Marum G.Hallahan N.Husin o.g. The Camrose Basingstoke L 21 July 2015 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Friendly Hungerford Town 1–1 Reading U21 Bulpit Lane Hungerford D 21 July 2015 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Friendly Bristol Rovers 0–2 Report Reading Samuel 41 Blackman 62 Memorial Stadium Horfield 1,880 Kevin Johnson W 24 July 2015 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Friendly Reading 1–1 Report Swansea City Blackman 46 Bartley 48 Adams Park High Wycombe 1,284 Iain Williamson D 25 July 2015 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Friendly Plymouth Argyle 2–1 Report Reading U21 Carey 52 Reid 87 Semedo 79 Home Park Plymouth 1,485 Lee Swabey L 27 July 2015 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Friendly Crawley Town 1–0 Report Reading Henderson 78 Broadfield Stadium Crawley 1,288 Gavin Ward L 29 July 2015 14:00 BST (UTC+1) Friendly Bournemouth Reading U21 Behind Closed Doors 1 August 2015 15:00 BST Friendly Reading 0–0 Report Espanyol Madejski Stadium Reading 6,329 Keith Stroud D 1 August 2015 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Friendly Maidenhead United 0–0 Reading U21 York Road Maidenhead D 9 October 2015 BST (UTC+1) Friendly West Ham United 3–4 Report Reading Zárate Carroll Piazon Blackman pen. Tshibola o.g. Boleyn Ground Upton Park W 20 December 2015 GMT (UTC) Friendly Reading U21 4–2 Report Queens Park Rangers U21 Hurtado H. Cardwell Tshibola pen. Stacey Furlong Mackie Hogwood Park Arborfield W 28 January 2016 GMT (UTC) Friendly Queens Park Rangers U21 2–3 Report Reading U21 A.Komodikis N'Guessan H. Cardwell Novakovich Fosu Harlington Falls Harlington W Competitions Championship 2015–16 Football League Championship League table REA Results summary 8 9 6 22 17 5 4 14 27 39 7 May 2016 Reading FC May 2014 Results by matchday table b Round Ground A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/A Result L/D/D/D/W/W/L/W/W/W/W/D/L/D/D/L/W/L/L/L/L/W/L/L/W/D/L/D/L/D/D/W/W/D/L/L/D/W/W/L/L/L/L/D/L/L Position 19/19/18/19/13/9/11/6/3/3/2/3/7/7/7/8/7/8/11/11/13/11/11/12/12/12/14/13/16/15/15/14/12/11/14/15/17/13/13/14/14/14/15/15/15/17 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd blue1 red1 7 May 2016 BBC Sport March 2015 Matches 8 August 2015 15:00 BST (UTC+1) 1 Birmingham City 2–1 BBC Report Reading Report Reading Kieftenbeld 39 Cotterill 40 Toral 47 Davis 90+4 Kuszczak 90+7 Donaldson 90+8 Tshibola 17 Norwood 49 Blackman 58 Obita 61 Cox 90 Hector 90+3 St Andrew's Birmingham 19,171 Peter Bankes L 16 August 2015 15:00 BST (UTC+1) 2 Reading 0–0 BBC Report Reading Report Leeds United Norwood 82 Bamba 2 Murphy 75 Adeyemi 90+2 Madejski Stadium Reading 21,581 Chris Kavanagh D 19 August 2015 19:45 BST (UTC+1) 3 Sheffield Wednesday 1–1 BBC Report Reading Report Reading Matias 32 Hutchinson 65 Sougou 90 Tshibola 26 Williams 49 Hector 90+2 Hillsborough Stadium Sheffield 20,247 Paul Tierney D 22 August 2015 15:00 BST (UTC+1) 4 Reading 0–0 BBC Report Reading Report Milton Keynes Dons Tshibola 56 Poyet 64 McFadzean 68 Baker 90+3 Madejski Stadium Reading 16,547 David Coote D 29 August 2015 15:00 BST (UTC+1) 5 Brentford 1–3 BBC Report Reading Report Reading Tarkowski 31 McCormack 53 Hofmann 57 Vibe 67 Bidwell 84 Button 90+8 Sá 17 Obita 22 Blackman 32 90+9 pen. Gunter 87 Bond 90+6 Griffin Park Brentford 10,206 Andy Madley W 11 September 2015 20:00 BST (UTC+1) 6 Reading 5–1 BBC Report Reading Report Ipswich Town Sá 7 14 63 Blackman 49 Norwood 87 Sears 11 Chambers 32 Skuse 36 Fraser 40 Knudsen 90+2 Madejski Stadium Reading 16,809 Roger East W 15 September 2015 20:00 BST (UTC+1) 7 Reading 0–1 BBC Report Reading Report Derby County Tshibola 24 Sá 0 45+3 Norwood 90 Shackell 45+3 Johnson 62 Ince 69 Madejski Stadium Reading 15,697 Andy Davies L 19 September 2015 15:00 BST (UTC+1) 8 Bristol City 0–2 BBC Report Reading Report Reading Flint 27 Pack 57 Blackman 9 McCleary 13 Norwood 52 Ashton Gate Stadium Bristol 15,385 Steve Martin W 26 September 2015 15:00 BST (UTC+1) 9 Burnley 1–2 BBC Report Reading Report Reading Keane 52 Darikwa 67 Blackman 5 Piazon 9 Gunter 88 Williams 90+4 Turf Moor Burnley 15,226 Tony Harrington W 3 October 2015 15:00 BST (UTC+1) 10 Reading 2–0 BBC Report Reading Report Middlesbrough Williams 1 Obita 38 Blackman 88 pen. Amorebieta 27 Leadbitter 66 Madejski Stadium Reading 19,516 Keith Stroud W 17 October 2015 15:00 BST (UTC+1) 11 Reading 1–0 BBC Report Reading Report Charlton Athletic Blackman 76 Guðmundsson 10 Bauer 2 51 68 Bergdich 66 Madejski Stadium Reading 17,614 Robert Lewis W 20 October 2015 19:45 BST (UTC+1) 12 Rotherham United 1–1 BBC Report Reading Report Reading Collins 48, 58 Toffolo 72 Blackman 26 Taylor 69 New York Stadium Rotherham 9,071 Jeremy Simpson D 24 October 2015 13:30 BST (UTC+1) 13 Fulham 4–2 BBC Report Reading Report Reading McCormack 50 Dembélé 54 74 Kačaniklić 56 Fredericks 76 Christensen 86 Piazon 13 Obita 30 Gunter 39 Sá 49 Blackman 90 Craven Cottage Fulham 18,618 Fred Graham L 31 October 2015 15:00 GMT (UTC) 14 Reading 1–1 Report Reading Report Brighton & Hove Albion Vydra 78 Murphy 51 Madejski Stadium Reading 21,244 Neil Swarbrick D 3 November 2015 20:00 GMT (UTC) 15 Reading 2–2 BBC Report Reading Report Huddersfield Town Norwood 15 Blackman 77 John 84 Paterson 2 Wells 26 Dempsey 67 Lynch 77 Bunn 77 Madejski Stadium Reading 14,379 Brendan Malone D 7 November 2015 15:00 GMT (UTC) 16 Cardiff City 2–0 BBC Report Reading Report Reading Noone 36 Jones 44 Connolly 53 Peltier 75 Morrison 88 Williams 90+5 Cardiff City Stadium Cardiff 15,414 Keith Stroud L 21 November 2015 15:00 GMT (UTC) 17 Reading 2–1 BBC Report Reading Report Bolton Wanderers McShane 6 Piazon 28 Williams 34 Wheater 59 Feeney 80 pen. Madejski Stadium Reading 16,420 James Linington W 28 November 2015 15:00 GMT (UTC) 18 Nottingham Forest 3–1 Report Reading Report Reading O'Grady 20 Oliveira 31 49 Hobbs 2 42 66 Vaughan 90+6 Vydra 14 Hector 54 Williams 86 John 89 City Ground Nottingham 18,128 Keith Hill L 3 December 2015 20:00 GMT (UTC) 19 Reading 0–1 BBC Report Reading Report Queens Park Rangers Norwood 68 Fer 29 Hall 41 Onuoha 90 Madejski Stadium Reading 16,365 Andy Madley L 12 December 2015 15:00 GMT (UTC) 20 Preston North End 1–0 BBC Report Reading Garner 52 pen. McCleary 39 McShane 69 Vydra 82 Deepdale Preston 10,649 Geoff Eltringham L 16 December 2015 19:45 GMT (UTC) 21 Hull City 2–1 BBC Report Reading Livermore 45+190 Hernández 62 Blackman 29 Bond 70 KC Stadium Kingston upon Hull 15,139 Oliver Langford L 20 December 2015 15:00 GMT (UTC) 22 Reading 1–0 BBC Report Blackburn Rovers Williams 11 Robson-Kanu 86 Akpan 15 Duffy 16 Henley 82 Hanley 88 Madejski Stadium Reading 16,529 Peter Bankes W 26 December 2015 15:00 GMT (UTC) 23 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1–0 BBC Report Reading Henry 18 Edwards 45+2 Iorfa 63 McCleary 17 Molineux Wolverhampton 21,147 Simon Hooper L 28 December 2015 15:00 GMT (UTC) 24 Reading 1–2 BBC Report Brentford Hector 2 12 87McCleary 58Williams 75 Tarkowski 5Woods 17Diagouraga 28Canós 72Button 80Dean 87 Madejski Stadium Reading 20,563 Keith Stroud L 2 January 2016 15:00 GMT (UTC) 25 Reading 1–0 BBC report Bristol City Quinn 66 Ferdinand 71 Norwood 88 Blackman 90+1 Madejski Stadium Reading 19,677 Darren Handley W 12 January 2016 19:45 GMT (UTC) 26 Derby County 1–1 BBC Report Reading Shackell 11 Martin 66 Hendrick 75 Christie 85 Williams 38 Gunter 66 Robson-Kanu 84 iPro Stadium Derby 28,175 David Coote D 16 January 2016 15:00 GMT (UTC) 27 Milton Keynes Dons 1–0 BBC Report Reading Carruthers 63 McFadzean 67 Walsh 78 Gunter 25 Robson-Kanu 37 Williams 84 Stadium mk Milton Keynes 13,062 Charles Breakspear L 23 January 2016 15:00 GMT (UTC) 28 Reading 1–1 BBC Report Sheffield Wednesday Cooper 74 Hooper 10 Hunt 29 Lee 64 Madejski Stadium Reading 18,972 Steve Martin D 2 February 2016Walsall fourth round date set; Ipswich rearranged http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/walsall-fa-cup-fourth-round-date-ipswich-rearranged-2911161.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 20 January 2016 20 January 2016 19:45 GMT (UTC) 29 Ipswich Town 2–1 BBC Report Reading Fraser 57 Berra 65 Pitman 89 Obita 19 Norwood 45+4 McCleary 69 pen. Portman Road Ipswich 16,616 Tim Robinson L 6 February 2016 15:00 GMT (UTC) 30 Reading 0–0 BBC Report Wolverhampton Wanderers McShane 84 Coady 20 Saville 70 Madejski Stadium Reading 17,771 Tony Harrington D 13 February 2016 15:00 GMT (UTC) 31 Reading 0–0 BBC Report Burnley Robson-Kanu 59 Obita 70 Barton 67 Madejski Stadium Reading 16,773 James Adcock D 20 February 2016 15:00 GMT (UTC) 32 Middlesbrough PostponedRearranged date set for trip to Middlesbrough http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/rearranged-date-middlesbrough-reading-tuesday-april-12-2967282.aspx readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 22 February 2016 22 February 2016 Reading Riverside Stadium Middlesbrough P 23 February 2016 20:00 GMT (UTC) 33 Reading 1–0 BBC Report Rotherham United Hector 63 Robson-Kanu 66 Ward 22 Clarke-Harris 24 Halford 38 Smallwood 41 Wood 45 Madejski Stadium Reading 13,504 Kevin Johnson W 27 February 2016 15:00 GMT (UTC) 34 Charlton Athletic 3–4 BBC Report Reading Sanogo 6 49 84 Guðmundsson 82 Kermorgant 4 35 John 42 Williams 75 Rakels 90+2 The Valley Charlton Nigel Miller W 5 March 2016 15:00 GMT (UTC) 35 Reading 2–2 BBC Report Fulham Robson-Kanu 24 pen. 41 Dembélé 8 Fredericks 21 McCormack 52 pen.64 Tunnicliffe 72 Richards 90 Madejski Stadium Reading 17,859 Simon Hooper D 8 March 2016 19:45 GMT (UTC) 36 Huddersfield Town 3–1 BBC Report Reading Wells 51 Paterson 61 Husband 77 Bojaj 87 Piazon 30 Taylor 89 John 90+3 Huddersfield John Smith's Stadium 10,167 Paul Tierney L 15 March 2016Confirmed: Friday night FA Cup quarter-final tie against Palace! http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-crystal-palace-fa-cup-quarter-final-date-time-tickets-2975192.aspx#6Ogc4AqmiXIeELCU.99 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 26 February 2016 26 February 2016 19:45 GMT (UTC) 37 Brighton & Hove Albion 1–0 BBC Report Reading Wilson 25 Stephens 67 Gunter 88 Falmer Stadium Falmer 23,418 Steve Martin L 19 March 2016 15:00 GMT (UTC) 38 Reading 1–1 BBC Report Cardiff City McCleary 37 John 45+2 Connolly 63 Immers 65 Pilkington 83 Madejski Stadium Reading 17,407 Darren Drysdale D 2 April 2016 15:00 BST (UTC+1) 39 Bolton Wanderers 0–1 BBC Report Reading Holding 0 22 Pratley 85 Kermorgant 27 Gunter 40 Quinn 74 John 9090+1 Macron Stadium Bolton 13,469 Geoff Eltringham W 5 April 2016 20:00 BST (UTC+1) 40 Reading 2–1 BBC Report Nottingham Forest Vydra 68 Norwood 81 Gardner 32 Osborn 41 Madejski Stadium Reading 15,678 Dean Whitestone W 9 April 2016 15:00 BST (UTC+1) 41 Reading 0–2 BBC Report Birmingham City Kermorgant 42 Cooper 57 McShane 84 Donaldson 283 Shotton 27 Morrison 90+5 Madejski Stadium Reading 17,868 Nigel Miller L 12 April 2016 19:45 BST (UTC+1) 32 Middlesbrough 2–1 BBC Report Reading Nsue 10 Forshaw 90+4 Cox 54 Cooper 57 Taylor 71 Riverside Stadium Middlesbrough 23,746 Scott Duncan L 16 April 2016 15:00 BST 42 Leeds United 3–2 BBC Report Reading Diagouraga 48 Antenucci 65 Wood 69 85 Cooper 89 Evans 35 Hector 39 McCleary 65 Norwood 79 Rakels 81 Elland Road Leeds 20,881 Jeremy Simpson L 19 April 2016 20:00 BST (UTC+1) 43 Reading 1–2 BBC Report Hull City Cooper 4 Hernández 18 Robertson 79 Hayden 87 Madejski Stadium Reading 12,949 Fred Graham L 23 April 2016 15:00 BST (UTC+1) 44 Queens Park Rangers 1–1 BBC Report Reading Hall 35 Norwood 25 Rakels 41 Loftus Road Shepherd's Bush 16,225 Keith Hill D 30 April 2016 15:00 BST (UTC+1) 45 Reading 1–2 BBC Report Preston North End Quinn 86 Beckford 56 Johnson 90+1 Madejski Stadium Reading 15,834 Darren Deadman L 7 May 2015 12:30 BST (UTC+1) 46 Blackburn Rovers 3–1 BBC Report Reading Bennett 8 Graham 14 Jackson 86 Kermorgant 31 Ewood Park Blackburn 13,140 Andy Madley L League Cup 2015–16 Football League Cup 11 August 2015 19:45 BST (UTC+1) First round Colchester United 0–1 yes BBC Report Reading Report Reading Briggs 76 Robson-Kanu 38 Taylor 90+2 Gunter 115 Colchester Community Stadium Colchester 2,706 Darren Drysdale W 25 August 2015 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Second round Portsmouth 1–2 BBC Report Reading Report Reading Chaplin 40 Robson-Kanu 45+2 Blackman 64 Norwood 74 McCleary 84 Fratton Park Milton 18,190 Gavin Ward W 22 September 2015 20:00 BST (UTC+1) Third round Reading 1–2 BBC Report Reading Report Everton Blackman 36 Hurtado 50 Piazon 61 Hector 72 Barkley 62 Deulofeu 73 Madejski Stadium Reading 19,435 Keith Hill L FA Cup 2015–16 FA Cup 9 January 2016 Third Round 15:00 GMT (UTC) Huddersfield Town 2–2 BBC [ Reading F.C.] Reading Hogg 45+4 Paterson 57 Wells 6890+2 pen. McCleary 45+1 Vydra 71 Robson-Kanu 87 John Smith's Stadium Huddersfield Jeremy Simpson 9,236 D 19 January 2016 Third Round Reply 20:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 5–2 BBC [ Reading F.C.] Huddersfield Town Piazon 29 Vydra 57 61 90 Álex 90+3 Paterson 8 Smith 15 Hogg 0 27 Madejski Stadium Reading Oliver Langford 8,119 W 30 January 2016 Fourth round 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 4–0 BBC [ Reading F.C.] Walsall Robson-Kanu 37 Vydra 40 89 Ferdinand 58 Williams 75 Demetriou 35 Chambers 59 Madejski Stadium Reading Peter Bankes 13,367 W 20 February 2016 Fifth round 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 3–1 BBC [ Reading F.C.] West Bromwich Albion McShane 59 Hector 72 Piazon 90+4 Fletcher 54 Evans 87 Madejski Stadium Reading Anthony Taylor 19,566 W 11 March 2016 Quarter-final 19:55 GMT (UTC) Reading 0–2 BBC [ Reading F.C.] Crystal Palace Hector 30 Gunter 58 Cooper 2 68 85 Zaha 58 Bolasie 62 Cabaye 86 pen. Jedinak 89 Campbell 90+4 Madejski Stadium Reading Mike Dean 23,110 L Squad statistics match played 7 May 2016 Appearances and goals Championship FA Cup League Cup 1 Jonathan Bond GK ENG 14 0 0 0 0 0 2 Chris Gunter DF WAL 43+1 0 5 0 3 1 4 George Evans MF ENG 5+1 0 0 0 0 0 5 Paul McShane DF IRL 35 0 2+1 1 1+1 0 6 Oliver Norwood MF NIR 43 3 5 0 2 0 9 Hal Robson-Kanu MF WAL 21+7 3 5 2 2 0 10 Deniss Rakels FW LAT 5+7 3 1+1 0 0 0 11 Jordan Obita DF ENG 25+2 0 3 0 1 0 12 Garath McCleary MF JAM 20+14 4 2 0 0+2 1 15 Anton Ferdinand DF ENG 18+1 0 3 0 2 0 18 Aaron Tshibola MF ENG 6+6 0 1 0 1+2 0 21 Stephen Quinn MF IRL 27 1 4 0 2 0 23 Danny Williams MF USA 35+4 5 3+1 1 2+1 0 26 Ali Al-Habsi GK OMA 32 0 5 0 3 0 29 Yann Kermorgant FW FRA 15+2 3 0 0 0 0 30 Dominic Samuel FW ENG 0+1 0 0 0 0+1 0 31 Simon Cox FW IRL 6+7 1 2 0 1+1 0 35 Jake Cooper DF ENG 21+3 2 5 0 1 0 41 Rowan Liburd FW ENG 0+3 0 0 0 0 0 46 Robert Dickie DF ENG 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 49 Josh Barrett MF IRL 1+2 0 0 0 0 0 |- |colspan="14"|Players away from the club on loan: 16 Paolo Hurtado MF PER 0+5 0 0 0 1 0 |- |colspan="14"|Players who appeared for Reading but left during the season: 3 Andrew Taylor DF ENG 17+2 0 2 0 2 0 7 Matěj Vydra FW CZE 24+7 3 3+2 6 0 0 8 Michael Hector DF JAM 26+4 1 2+2 1 2 0 10 Orlando Sá FW POR 16+3 5 0+1 0 1 0 17 Lucas Piazon FW BRA 18+4 3 1+2 2 1 0 19 Álex MF ESP 2+6 0 0+1 1 1 0 20 Ola John MF NED 8+20 4 1+3 0 1 0 22 Nick Blackman FW ENG 22+3 11 0 0 3 2 |} Goal scorers match played 7 May 2016https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football Reading F.C. top scorers BBC Sport 1 April 2013 PlacePositionNationNumberNameChampionshipFA CupLeague CupTotal1 FWENG22Nick Blackman1102132 FWCZE7 Matěj Vydra36093 MFUSA23Danny Williams51064 FWPOR10Orlando Sá5005MFJAM12Garath McCleary4015FWBRA17Lucas Piazon3205MFWAL9 Hal Robson-Kanu32058 MFNED20Ola John40049 MFNIR6Oliver Norwood3003FWLAT10Deniss Rakels3003FWFRA29Yann Kermorgant300312DFENG35Jake Cooper2002DFJAM8 Michael Hector110214FWIRL31Simon Cox1001MFIRL21Stephen Quinn1001MFESP19Álex0101DFIRL5 Paul McShane0101DFWAL2 Chris Gunter0011 Total5214470 Clean sheets PlacePositionNationNumberNameChampionshipFA CupLeague CupTotal1 GKOMA26Ali Al-Habsi71192 GKENG1 Jonathan Bond4004TOTALS111113 Disciplinary record match played 7 May 2016 Position Nation Number Name Championship FA Cup League Cup Total1 ENGGKJonathan Bond200000202 WALDFChris Gunter701000803 ENGDFAndrew Taylor300010404 ENGMFGeorge Evans100000105 ENGDFPaul McShane400010506 NIRMFOliver Norwood9000101007 CZEFWMatej Vydra100000108 JAMDFMichael Hector611010819 WALMFHal Robson-Kanu4000206010PORFWOrlando Sá0100000111ENGMFJordan Obita6000006012JAMMFGarath McCleary3010004015ENGDFAnton Ferdinand1010002016PERMFPaolo Hurtado0000101017BRAFWLucas Piazon1000102018ENGMFAaron Tshibola4000004020NLDMFOla John3000003021IRLMFStephen Quinn3000003022ENGFWNick Blackman2000002023USAMFDanny Williams6000006029FRAFWYann Kermorgant2000002031IRLFWSimon Cox1000001035ENGDFJake Cooper20210041 Total7126170843 Awards Manager of the Month Month Name Award September Steve Clarke Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month nominations - September http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-championship-manager-of-the-month-nominations-september-2733851.aspx football-league.co.uk Football League 8 October 2015 Player of the Month Month Name Award September Nick Blackman Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month nominations - September http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/sky-bet-championship-player-of-the-month-nominations-september-2733868.aspx football-league.co.uk Football League 8 October 2015 Notes N References Reading Category:Reading F.C. seasons