competed in the Football League First Division, following missing out on promotion to the Premier League the previous season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Reading's kit for the 1995–96 was manufactured by Pelada, and the main sponsor was Auto Trader.