PRE-SEASON
The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.
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Reading
REA
Est. 1871
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L1
Head Coach
Leam Richardson
Since Aug 2025
Transfers
In· 6
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 19 of last 30
4-2-3-1
63%
3-4-2-1
23%
4-4-2
13%
Last Season's Most Common Reading XI
Based on 49 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
1
Pereira
GK·43 starts
15
O'Connor
DEF·36 starts
3
Dorsett
DEF·34 starts
33
Williams
DEF·23 starts
12
Burns
DEF·21 starts
On loan at Manchester City
10
Wing
MID·46 starts
8
Savage
MID·41 starts
29
Doyle
MID·36 starts
Left the club
11
Kyerewaa
MID·30 starts
9
Ehibhatiomhan
FWD·23 starts
32
Lane
FWD·21 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
Set piece takers
2025/26- MIDWing5/5 penalties scored
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Stats & Facts
Reading
- Who started Reading's last match?
- Reading's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the League One (3-4-2-1): J. Pereira, K. Abrefa, J. R. Dorsett A., H. Roberts, L. Fraser, K. Ehibhatiomhan, L. Wing, D. Kyerewaa, P. O'Connor, R. Nyambe, P. Lane.
- What was Reading's last result?
- Reading lost to Blackpool 0–1 on 2 May 2026.
- When did Reading last win?
- Reading last won on 28 Mar 2026, beating Wigan 3–0.
- Who takes penalties for Reading?
- L. Wing has taken the most penalties for Reading in the 2025/26 season, scoring 5 of 5.
- Who has made the most starts for Reading in the 2025-26 season?
- L. Wing leads with 46 starts for Reading across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Reading use most often?
- Reading have used a 4-2-3-1 in 24 of their 49 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Reading goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- J. Pereira has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Reading in the 2025-26 season, starting 43 matches.
- Which Reading defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- P. O'Connor has made the most starts as defender for Reading in the 2025-26 season, starting 36 matches.
- Which Reading midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- L. Wing has made the most starts as midfielder for Reading in the 2025-26 season, starting 46 matches.
- Which Reading forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- K. Ehibhatiomhan has made the most starts as forward for Reading in the 2025-26 season, starting 23 matches.
Squad · 33 players