Reading also participated in the League Cup, beating Darlington in the second round before losing 4–3 to Liverpool at Anfield.

After drawing the initial game 1–1 at Old Trafford, Reading lost 2–3 at home in the replay ten days later, conceding the three goals in the first six minutes of the match.

They collected 55 points from 38 matches which was good enough for eighth place, making this Reading's best ever league season.

Kitson, however, was injured in a reckless tackle by Chris Riggott, and would not play again until the end of January 2007.

After an early lead through Kevin Doyle, Ibrahima Sonko conceded a penalty and was sent off.

In September, Reading's first game was against Manchester City, live on Sky Sports at home.

Rob Hulse pulled a goal back in the 61st minute, but it was not enough for Sheffield United, who lost 2−1.

Reading ensured it was goalless at half-time and went 1−0 up through a Kevin Doyle penalty after Gary Neville handballed.

In October, Reading played West Ham at Upton Park where a second-minute goal turned out to be the winner, scored by Seol.

Reading–Chelsea hit the headlines as both Chelsea goalkeepers were knocked out in a match where the visitors took a fortuitous 1−0 win.

They ended the month with a 1−0 win over Fulham with a penalty kick from Doyle, after the striker had been bought down by Ian Pearce.

On New Year's Day, Reading put six past West Ham United.

Reading were 3–0 down in the FA Cup 5th Round Replay against United in 5 minutes 41 seconds, but fought back to lose by only 3−2.

Reading were 2−0 down, but drawing 0−0 at half-time, in the 87th minute when Arsenal scored an own goal courtesy of Cesc Fàbregas.

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