In July, midfielder Byron Glasgow tested positive cocaine and cannabis, and was subsequently sacked by the club.

[1] On 17 September, Manager Tommy Burns and Assistant Manager Packie Bonner where sacked by the club due to poor results, with Alan Pardew being announced as the Caretaker Manager.

[2] In February, Andy McLaren become the second Reading player to test positive for cocaine within the last year, and was sacked by the club.

[3] 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.