If you are looking to travel away to watch your beloved team play Reading you will thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere at the Madejski Stadium.
Be sure to head over to our in depth guide to Madejski Stadium away fans to find out all of the essential information regarding the fastest route to and from the stadium, and also if there are any pubs, restaurants and cafés in the local area that are welcoming to visiting away fans.
Reading FC is professional football club that plays in the Championship which is the second tier of English Football. Managed by Noel Hunt after the sacking of Paul Ince the side have had a rough season and sit in the relegation zone.
In our Reading Football Club guide, we showcase all of the information from the squad, upcoming fixtures and results, and also the heritage of Reading Football Club.
Contents
- Reading Registered Squad
- Goal Keepers
- Defender
- Midfielder
- Attacking Midfielders
- Striker
- Current Reading Manager
- Reading Upcoming Fixtures
- Reading Previous Results
- Popular Questions
- Write me 3 popular questions and answers about Reading Football Club
- Who are some of Reading FC’s most famous players?
- What is the current status of Reading FC?
- Manager History
- Reading Trophies
- Summary
- Other Championship League Teams
Reading Registered Squad
Here is a list of the registered squad for Reading 2024:
Goal Keepers
| Goalkeeper | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Button | – | – | – | – |
| Marcus Hahnemann | – | – | – | – |
| Jamie Young | – | – | – | – |
| Rafael Cabral Barbosa | – | – | – | – |
| Coniah Boyce-Clarke | – | – | – | – |
| Harvey Collins | – | – | – | – |
| Tom Norcott | – | – | – | – |
| Joel Pereira | – | – | – | – |
Defender
| Defender | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graeme Murty | – | – | – | – |
| Nicky Shorey | – | – | – | – |
| Sam Hutchinson | – | – | – | – |
| Ibrahima Sonko | – | – | – | – |
| Harlee Dean | – | – | – | – |
| Ady Williams | – | – | – | – |
| Dominic Ballard | – | – | – | – |
| Thomas Holmes | – | – | – | – |
| Zane Monlouis | – | – | – | – |
| Ivar Ingimarsson | – | – | – | – |
| Jeriel Dorsett | – | – | – | – |
| Scott Dann | – | – | – | – |
| Mouhamadou-Naby Sarr | – | – | – | – |
| Ramarni Medford-Smith | – | – | – | – |
| Michael Stickland | – | – | – | – |
| Tivonge Rushesha | – | – | – | – |
| Matthew Carson | – | – | – | – |
| Louie Holzman | – | – | – | – |
| John Ryan | – | – | – | – |
| Ashqar Ahmed | – | – | – | – |
| John Clarke | – | – | – | – |
| Kelvin Abrefa | – | – | – | – |
Midfielder
| Midfielder | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Yiadom | – | – | – | – |
| Benjamin Elliott | – | – | – | – |
| Steve Sidwell | – | – | – | – |
| Glen Little | – | – | – | – |
| Charlie Savage | – | – | – | – |
| Andy Hughes | – | – | – | – |
| Danny Drinkwater | – | – | – | – |
| James Harper | – | – | – | – |
| Bobby Convey | – | – | – | – |
| Oviemuno Ejaria | – | – | – | – |
| Paul Brooker | – | – | – | – |
| Felipe Araruna Hoffmann | – | – | – | – |
| Mamadou Loum Ndiaye | – | – | – | – |
| Ricky Newman | – | – | – | – |
| Amadou Salif Mbengue | – | – | – | – |
| Lewis Wing | – | – | – | – |
| Michael Craig | – | – | – | – |
| Claudio Osorio | – | – | – | – |
| Ben Purcell | – | – | – | – |
| Jayden Onen | – | – | – | – |
| Charlie Wellens | – | – | – | – |
| Joseph Ajose | – | – | – | – |
| Femi Azeez | – | – | – | – |
| Lynford Sackey | – | – | – | – |
| Clinton Mola | – | – | – | – |
| Judilson Mamadu Tuncara Gomes | – | – | – | – |
Attacking Midfielders
| Striker | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Carroll | – | – | – | – |
| Shane Long | – | – | – | – |
| Harvey Knibbs | – | – | – | – |
| Shaun Goater | – | – | – | – |
| Nicky Forster | – | – | – | – |
| Sam Smith | – | – | – | – |
| Dave Kitson | – | – | – | – |
| Paul Omo Mukairu | – | – | – | – |
| Lloyd Owusu | – | – | – | – |
| Jayden Wareham | – | – | – | – |
| Dean Morgan | – | – | – | – |
| Ayub Masika | – | – | – | – |
| Kelvin Ehibhationham | – | – | – | – |
| Nahum Melvin-Lambert | – | – | – | – |
| Mamadi Camara | – | – | – | – |
| Rashawn Scott | – | – | – | – |
| Taylan Harris | – | – | – | – |
| Caylon Vickers | – | – | – | – |
Striker
No table foundCurrent Reading Manager
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Selles | 14/07/2023 | 27/07/2024 | 379 |
Reading Upcoming Fixtures
No sheet foundReading Previous Results
No sheet foundPopular Questions
Write me 3 popular questions and answers about Reading Football Club
Reading Football Club, also known as Reading FC, was founded in 1871 and is based in Reading, Berkshire, England. The club has played at the Madejski Stadium since 1998, and has a strong local following. Despite never having won a major trophy, the club has had some successful seasons, including reaching the Premier League in 2006 and 2012.
Who are some of Reading FC’s most famous players?
Reading FC has had many talented players over the years, including striker Dave Kitson, who was the club’s top scorer for three consecutive seasons, goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann, who made over 300 appearances for the club. Another notable player is Shane Long, who helped lead the club to promotion to the Premier League in 2012.
What is the current status of Reading FC?
As of April 2023, Reading FC is competing in the EFL Championship, which is the second tier of English football. The team has had a mixed season so far, but remains in contention for promotion to the Premier League. The club is currently managed by Veljko Paunovic, who took over in August 2020 and led the team to a seventh-place finish in the 2020-21 season.
Manager History
| Period | Manager | Country | born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2023 – 30/06/2026 | Rubén Sellés | Spain | 15/06/1983 |
| 11/04/2023 – 30/06/2023 | Noel Hunt | Ireland | 26/12/1982 |
| 20/02/2022 – 10/04/2023 | Paul Ince | England | 21/10/1967 |
| 29/08/2020 – 19/02/2022 | Veljko Paunović | Serbia | 21/08/1977 |
| 14/10/2019 – 29/08/2020 | Mark Bowen | Wales | 07/12/1963 |
| 23/12/2018 – 09/10/2019 | José Gomes | Portugal | 28/08/1970 |
| 07/12/2018 – 22/12/2018 | Scott Marshall | Scotland | 01/05/1973 |
| 23/03/2018 – 06/12/2018 | Paul Clement | England | 08/01/1972 |
| 01/07/2016 – 20/03/2018 | Jaap Stam | Netherlands | 17/07/1972 |
| 17/12/2015 – 30/06/2016 | Brian McDermott | England | 08/04/1961 |
| 10/12/2015 – 16/12/2015 | Martin Kuhl | England | 10/01/1965 |
| 16/12/2014 – 03/12/2015 | Steve Clarke | Scotland | 29/08/1963 |
| 26/03/2013 – 15/12/2014 | Nigel Adkins | England | 11/03/1965 |
| 15/03/2013 – 17/03/2013 | Eamonn Dolan | Ireland | 20/09/1967 |
| 17/12/2009 – 11/03/2013 | Brian McDermott | England | 08/04/1961 |
| 01/07/2009 – 17/12/2009 | Brendan Rodgers | Northern Ireland | 26/01/1973 |
| 09/10/2003 – 13/05/2009 | Steve Coppell | England | 09/07/1955 |
| 10/09/2003 – 03/10/2003 | Kevin Dillon | England | 18/12/1959 |
| 13/10/1999 – 10/09/2003 | Alan Pardew | England | 18/07/1961 |
| 26/03/1998 – 12/10/1999 | Tommy Burns | Scotland | 16/12/1956 |
| 18/03/1998 – 25/03/1998 | Alan Pardew | England | 18/07/1961 |
| 01/07/1997 – 17/03/1998 | Terry Bullivant | England | 23/09/1956 |
| 14/12/1994 – 30/06/1997 | Mick Gooding | England | 12/04/1959 |
| 14/12/1994 – 30/06/1997 | Jimmy Quinn | Northern Ireland | 18/11/1959 |
| 10/05/1991 – 13/12/1994 | Mark McGhee | Scotland | 25/05/1957 |
| 01/07/1989 – 30/06/1991 | Ian Porterfield | Scotland | 11/02/1946 |
| 01/02/1984 – 23/10/1989 | Ian Branfoot | England | 26/01/1947 |
| 01/07/1977 – 30/06/1984 | Maurice Evans | England | 22/09/1936 |
| 01/07/1972 – 30/06/1977 | Charlie Hurley | Ireland | 04/10/1936 |
| 01/07/1969 – 30/06/1971 | Jack Mansell | England | 22/08/1927 |
| 01/07/1963 – 30/06/1968 | Roy Bentley | England | 17/05/1924 |
| 01/07/1952 – 31/10/1955 | Jack Smith | Wales | 27/10/1911 |
| 01/07/1947 – 30/06/1952 | Ted Drake | England | 16/08/1912 |
| 01/04/1939 – 30/06/1947 | Joe Edelston | England | 27/04/1891 |
| 01/08/1935 – 28/02/1939 | Billy Butler | England | 17/03/1900 |
| 01/07/1931 – 30/06/1935 | Joe Smith | England | 25/06/1889 |
| 01/07/1923 – 30/06/1925 | Arthur Chadwick | England | 00/07/1875 |
Reading Trophies
No sheet foundSummary
Reading Football Club, also known as Reading FC, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1871. The club has had several successful periods, including reaching the Premier League in 2006 and 2012, and has a reputation for playing attacking and possession-based football.
Reading FC has traditionally lined up in a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 formation, with an emphasis on quick passing and movement. In recent seasons, the team has also focused on solid defensive play, with an emphasis on pressing and limiting the opposition’s time on the ball.
Under the current manager Veljko Paunovic, Reading FC continues to prioritize possession and attacking play, while also working on their defensive shape and organization. Despite never winning a major trophy, Reading FC remains a popular and well-respected club in English football.
Other Championship League Teams
If you want to check out other teams in the Championship League, then you may also like the following posts:
