Who started Reading's last match?

Reading's starting XI on 8 Aug 2026 in the EFL Cup (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Paudie O’Connor, Benn Ward, Jeriel Dorsett, Andy Rinomhota, Lewis Wing, Kyreece Lisbie, Josh Stokes, Daniel Kyerewaa, Jacob Brown.

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.

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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 most-used starting XI49 MATCHES

Reading's most-used starting XI last season, across 49 official matches, was Pereira in goal, a back three of O'Connor, Dorsett and Williams, and Ehibhatiomhan, Lane and Marriott further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

No longer available: Williams and Doyle.
Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 19 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Reading last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Transfers

In· 4

Stokes from Bristol CityLoanJul '26
Brown from LutonFree agentJul '26
Godwin-Malife from Burton AlbionTransferJun '26
Lisbie from ColchesterTransferJun '26

Out· 8

Rushesha-Jun '26
Burns to Manchester CityLoanJun '26
O’Mahony to BrightonReturn from loanJun '26
YiadomFree agentJun '26
RitchieEnd of careerJun '26
SticklandFree agentJun '26
ElliottFree agentJun '26
WilliamsEnd of careerJun '26

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.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Who started Reading's last match?: Reading's starting XI on 8 Aug 2026 in the EFL Cup (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira, Udoka Godwin-Malife, Paudie O’Connor, Benn Ward, Jeriel Dorsett, Andy Rinomhota, Lewis Wing, Kyreece Lisbie, Josh Stokes, Daniel Kyerewaa, Jacob Brown.
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.