2022–23 Reading F.C. Women season

Reading
2022–23 season
ManagerKelly Chambers
StadiumSelect Car Leasing Stadium
WSL12th
(Relegated)
FA CupQuarterfinal vs Chelsea
League CupGroup Stage
Top goalscorerLeague: Three Players (4)
All: Sanne Troelsgaard (8)

The 2022–23 Reading F.C. Women season is the club's 16th season and their eighth in the FA Women's Super League, the highest level of the football pyramid.

The season concluded with Reading F.C. Women finishing 12th place and being relegated. [1]

Season events

On 7 July, Reading announced that Deanna Cooper and Lily Woodham had both signed new two-year contracts with the club, whilst Tia Primmer also signed her first professional contract with the club, until the summer of 2024.[2]

On 20 July, Reading announced that Emma Mitchell had returned to the club and signed a one-year contract, following the birth of her daughter.[3] The following day, 21 July, Reading announced the signing of Brooke Hendrix from Melbourne Victory on a two-year contract.[4]

On 3 August, Reading announced the return of Becky Jane on a one-year contract after she'd left Charlton Athletic.[5]

On 4 August, Crystal Palace announced that Chloe Peplow had joined their club on loan from Reading for the season.[6]

On 5 August, Reading announced the double signing of Northern Ireland internationals Jacqueline Burns from BK Häcken and Glentoran respectively, and the signing of Charlie Wellings from Celtic.[7]

On 11 August, Reading announced the signing of Diane Caldwell after her contract with Manchester United expired at the end of the previous season.[8]

On 9 September, Readings opening day game against Liverpool, scheduled for 11 September, was postponed after the FA postponed all football fixtures from 9 – 11 September as a mark of respect following the death of Elizabeth II the previous day.[9]

On 28 January, Reading announced the return of Jade Moore on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the season.[10]

On 31 January, Reading announced that Natasha Dowie had joined Liverpool on loan for the remainder of the season,[11] whilst also announcing the signing of Easther Mayi Kith from Kristianstad on a contract until the summer of 2024.[12]

On 2 February, Chloe Peplow ended her loan deal with Crystal Palace, and then joined Southampton on loan for the remainder of the season.[13]

On 4 February, Reading announced the signing of Tinaya Alexander from Montpellier.[14]

On 29 June, Reading announced the departure of 13 senior players following relegation, Hannah Poulter, Grace Moloney, Faye Bryson, Becky Jane, Emma Mukandi, Gemma Evans, Justine Vanhaevermaet, Chloe Peplow, Deanne Rose, Tinaya Alexander, Natasha Dowie and Emma Harries.[15] Rachel Rowe also confirmed her departure from the club later the same day on her Instagram page.[16]

Squad

As of match played 27 May 2023[17]
No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (Age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Grace Moloney Republic of Ireland GK (1993-03-01)1 March 1993 (aged 30) Academy 2009 2023[18] 224 0
25 Jacqueline Burns Northern Ireland GK (1997-03-06)6 March 1997 (aged 26) Unattached 2022[7] 12 0
30 Hannah Poulter England GK (2005-04-26)26 April 2005 (aged 18) Academy 2021 0 0
Defenders
2 Faye Bryson England DF (1997-07-04)4 July 1997 (aged 25) Bristol City 2021[19] 2023[19] 47 1
3 Emma Mukandi Scotland DF (1992-09-19)19 September 1992 (aged 30) Arsenal 2020 2023[3] 43 1
5 Gemma Evans Wales DF (1996-08-01)1 August 1996 (aged 26) Bristol City 2021[20] 2023[20] 52 1
14 Deanna Cooper England DF (1993-06-20)20 June 1993 (aged 29) Chelsea 2020 2024[2] 60 1
15 Brooke Hendrix United States DF (1993-05-06)6 May 1993 (aged 30) Melbourne Victory 2022[4] 2024[4] 9 0
16 Easther Mayi Kith Cameroon DF (1997-03-28)28 March 1997 (aged 26) Kristianstad 2023[12] 2024[12] 10 0
17 Diane Caldwell Republic of Ireland DF (1988-09-11)11 September 1988 (aged 34) Unattached 2022[8] 14 0
18 Becky Jane England DF (1996-08-06)6 August 1996 (aged 26) Unattached 2022[5] 2023[5] 137 22
28 Lily Woodham Wales DF (2000-09-03)3 September 2000 (aged 22) Bristol City 2018 2024[2] 68 0
31 Bethan Roberts Wales DF (2003-05-14)14 May 2003 (aged 20) Academy 2019[21] 2023[21] 14 0
Midfielders
9 Amalie Eikeland Norway MF (1995-08-26)26 August 1995 (aged 27) Sandviken 2019 101 8
20 Jade Moore England MF (1990-10-22)22 October 1990 (aged 32) on loan from Manchester United 2023[10] 2023[10] 69 8
23 Rachel Rowe Wales MF (1992-09-13)13 September 1992 (aged 30) Swansea City 2015 2024[22] 156 18
27 Justine Vanhaevermaet Belgium MF (1992-04-29)29 April 1992 (aged 31) LSK Kvinner 2021[23] 2023[23] 48 8
33 Freya Meadows-Tuson England MF Academy 2021 0 0
35 Mae Hunt England MF (2005-11-29)29 November 2005 (aged 17) Academy 2021 0 0
37 Tia Primmer England MF (2004-05-02)2 May 2004 (aged 19) Academy 2021 2024[2] 35 3
51 Sanne Troelsgaard Denmark MF (1988-08-15)15 August 1988 (aged 34) Rosengård 2021[24] 2023[24] 40 8
Forwards
6 Deanne Rose Canada FW (1999-03-03)3 March 1999 (aged 24) Florida Gators 2021[25] 2023[25] 29 5
7 Charlie Wellings England FW (1998-05-18)18 May 1998 (aged 25) Celtic 2022[7] 26 5
11 Lauren Wade Northern Ireland FW (1993-11-22)22 November 1993 (aged 29) Glentoran 2022[7] 21 2
12 Emma Harries England FW (2002-03-29)29 March 2002 (aged 21) Academy 2020 64 6
19 Tinaya Alexander England FW (1999-04-15)15 April 1999 (aged 24) Montpellier 2023[14] 1 0
34 Madison Perry England FW Academy 2022 5 0
U21
Anne Thomann England MF Academy 2021 0 0
Out on loan
4 Chloe Peplow England MF (1998-12-03)3 December 1998 (aged 24) Tottenham Hotspur 2021[26] 16 0
10 Natasha Dowie England FW (1988-06-30)30 June 1988 (aged 34) A.C. Milan 2021[27] 36 11
Sophie Baigent England DF Academy 2021 0 0
Left during the season

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
4 MF England ENG Chloe Peplow (at Southampton until end of the season.)
No. Pos. Nation Player
10 FW England ENG Natasha Dowie (at Liverpool until end of the season.)

Transfers

In

Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
21 July 2022 DF United States Brooke Hendrix Melbourne Victory Undisclosed [4]
3 August 2022 DF England Becky Jane Unattached Free [5]
5 August 2022 GK Northern Ireland Jacqueline Burns Unattached Free [7]
5 August 2022 MF Northern Ireland Lauren Wade Glentoran Undisclosed [7]
5 August 2022 FW England Charlie Wellings Celtic Undisclosed [7]
11 August 2022 MF Republic of Ireland Diane Caldwell Unattached Free [8]
31 January 2023 DF Cameroon Easther Mayi Kith Kristianstad Undisclosed [12]
4 February 2023 FW England Tinaya Alexander Montpellier Undisclosed [14]

Loans in

Start date Position Nationality Name From End date Ref.
28 January 2023 MF England Jade Moore Manchester United End of season [10]

Loans out

Start date Position Nationality Name To End date Ref.
4 August 2022 MF England Chloe Peplow Crystal Palace 2 February 2023 [6][13]
31 January 2023 FW England Natasha Dowie Liverpool End of season [11]
2 February 2023 MF England Chloe Peplow Southampton End of season [13]
March 2023 DF England Sophie Baigent London Bees End of season

Released

Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date Ref.
30 June 2023 GK England Hannah Poulter USC Trojans [15][28]
30 June 2023 GK Republic of Ireland Grace Moloney London City Lionesses 15 August 2023 [15][29]
30 June 2023 DF England Faye Bryson Central Coast Mariners 23 September 2023 [15][30]
30 June 2023 DF England Sophie Baigent London Bees August 2023 [31]
30 June 2023 DF England Becky Jane [15]
30 June 2023 DF Scotland Emma Mukandi London City Lionesses 17 August 2023 [15][32]
30 June 2023 DF Wales Gemma Evans Manchester United 6 July 2023 [15][33]
30 June 2023 MF Belgium Justine Vanhaevermaet Everton 3 August 2023 [15][34]
30 June 2023 MF England Chloe Peplow Southampton 7 July 2023 [15][35]
30 June 2023 MF Norway Amalie Eikeland SK Brann 30 June 2023 [15][36]
30 June 2023 MF Wales Rachel Rowe Rangers 21 July 2023 [16][37]
30 June 2023 FW Canada Deanne Rose Leicester City 8 September 2023 [15][38]
30 June 2023 FW England Tinaya Alexander London City Lionesses 4 August 2023 [15][39]
30 June 2023 FW England Natasha Dowie Retirement 21 September 2023 [15][40]
30 June 2023 FW England Emma Harries West Ham United 2 August 2023 [15][41]

Friendlies

7 August 2022 Friendly Bristol City 2–1 Reading Bristol
BST (UTC+1) Harrison 56'
T.Teisar 79' (pen.)		 Report Wade 35' Stadium: Robins High Performance Centre
14 August 2022 Friendly Birmingham City 1–0 Reading Birmingham
14:00 BST (UTC+1) L.Smith 70' Report Stadium: St Andrew's
28 August 2022 Friendly Reading 3–2 Aston Villa Reading
BST (UTC+1) Mukandi 39'
Woodham 65'
Vanhaevermaet 72' (pen.)		 Report Daly 45', 85' (pen.) Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 0
Note: Match played behind closed doors.

Competitions

Overview

Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
WSL 17 September 2022 27 May 2023 Matchday 1 12th 22 4 2 16 23 57 −34 018.18
FA Cup 29 January 2023 19 March 2023 Fourth round Quarterfinal 3 0 2 1 3 5 −2 000.00
EFL Cup 2 October 2022 16 December 2022 Group Stage Group Stage 3 2 0 1 8 2 +6 066.67
Total 28 6 4 18 34 64 −30 021.43

Last updated: 27 May 2023
Source: Competitions

WSL

Main article: 2022–23 Women's Super League

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
22 3 2 17 23 57  −34 11 3 2 6 12 23  −11 0 0 11 11 34  −23

Last updated: 27 May 2023.
Source: FA WSL

Results by matchday

Matchday12345678910111213141516171819202122
GroundA[a]A[b]H[c]A[d]H[e]H[f]A[g]H[h]HAAHAHAHAHAHAH
ResultLLLLWLLDWLLLLWLDLLLLLL
Position12121111911111110101010119910101112121212
Updated to match(es) played on 27 May 2023. Source: Results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed
  1. ^ matchday 2
  2. ^ matchday 3
  3. ^ matchday 4
  4. ^ matchday 5
  5. ^ matchday 6
  6. ^ matchday 7
  7. ^ matchday 8
  8. ^ matchday 1

Results

17 September 2022 2 Manchester United 4–0 Reading Leigh
12:00 BST (UTC+1) Le Tissier 4', 25'
Zelem 14' (pen.)
Russo 35'		 Report Woodham Yellow card 65' Stadium: Leigh Sports Village
Attendance: 7,315
Referee: Abigail Byrne
25 September 2022 3 Brighton & Hove Albion 2–1 Reading Crawley
14:00 BST (UTC+1) Olme Yellow card 20'
Terland Yellow card 36'
Lee 40'
Robinson 80'		 Report Caldwell Yellow card 11'
Wellings 90+4'		 Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 5,220
Referee: Lauren Impey
16 October 2022 4 Reading 0–1 Arsenal Reading
18:45 BST (UTC+1) Primmer Yellow card 41'
Woodham Yellow card 45+2'
Cooper Yellow card 63'
Bryson Yellow card 90+7'		 Report Blackstenius 30'
Little soccer ball with red X 61'
McCabe Yellow card 61'
Foord Yellow card 64'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 3,660
Referee: Louise Saunders
23 October 2022 5 West Ham United 3–2 Reading Dagenham
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Brynjarsdóttir 4'
Asseyi 22', 29'
Evans Yellow card 61'
Stringer Yellow card 77'		 Report Evans Yellow card 35'
Cooper Yellow card 59'
Wellings 75' Yellow card 79'
Troelsgaard 82' (pen.)		 Stadium: Chigwell Construction Stadium
Attendance: 1,041
Referee: Lauren Impey
30 October 2022 6 Reading 2–1 Leicester City Reading
14:00 GMT (UTC) Bryson Yellow card 45+2'
Rowe Yellow card 60' 90', 90+2'
Eikeland Yellow card 75'		 Report Simon Yellow card 31'
O'Brien Yellow card 33'
Flint 36'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 1,559
Referee: Emily Heaslip
6 November 2022 7 Reading 0–3 Manchester City Reading
14:00 GMT (UTC) Vanhaevermaet Yellow card 12' Report Mukandi 53' (o.g.), 60' (o.g.)
Shaw 76'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 1,911
Referee: Abigail Byrne
20 November 2022 8 Aston Villa 3–1 Reading Walsall
14:00 GMT (UTC) Daly 37', 45+2', 76' (pen.) Report Wade 7'
Burns Red card 65'		 Stadium: Bescot Stadium
Attendance: 4,566
Referee: Adam Herczeg
24 November 2022 1 Reading 3–3 Liverpool Reading
20:00 GMT (UTC) Primmer 45+4'
Dowie 63'
Troelsgaard 89'		 Report Stengel 16', 68'
van de Sanden Yellow card 31'
Roberts 73'
Kearns Yellow card 75'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 1,479
Referee: Amy Fearns
Note: Match was originally scheduled for 11 September, but postponed on 9 September as a mark of respect following the death of Elizabeth II.[9]
4 December 2022 9 Reading 1–0 Tottenham Hotspur Reading
12:30 GMT (UTC) Turner 12' (o.g.) Report Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 1,052
Referee: Carl Brook
11 December 2022 10 Chelsea 3–2 Reading Kingston upon Thames
18:45 GMT (UTC) Kirby 16'
Čanković 29', 33'		 Report Cooper Yellow card 49'
Troelsgaard 60'
Eikeland 61'
Bryson Yellow card 64'		 Stadium: Kingsmeadow
Attendance: 1,184
Referee: Kirsty Dowle
15 January 2023 11 Everton 3–2 Reading Liverpool
13:00 GMT (UTC) Snoeijs 9'
Park 32'
George 61'		 Report Vanhaevermaet 60'
Cooper 68'
Eikeland Yellow card 85'		 Stadium: Walton Hall Park
Attendance: 616
Referee: Tom Reeves
22 January 2023 12 Reading 0–1 Manchester United Reading
14:00 GMT (UTC) Report Zelem soccer ball with red X 40'
Williams 87'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 5,108
Referee: Richie Watkins
5 February 2023 13 Liverpool 2–0 Reading Birkenhead
14:00 GMT (UTC) Kearns 62'
Holland 65'		 Report Stadium: Prenton Park
Attendance: 1,608
Referee: Jane Simms
5 March 2023 14 Reading 2–1 West Ham United Reading
14:00 GMT (UTC) Wellings 66'
Rowe 85'		 Report Parker Yellow card 57'
Asseyi 76'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 1,125
Referee: Lisa Benn
12 March 2023 15 Arsenal 4–0 Reading Borehamwood
18:45 GMT (UTC) Little 4' (pen.)
Maanum 44'
Mukandi 47' (o.g.)
Williamson 69'		 Report Moloney Yellow card 56'
Woodham Yellow card 86'		 Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: 3,964
Referee: Amy Fearn
26 March 2023 16 Reading 2–2 Brighton & Hove Albion Reading
14:00 BST (UTC+1) Harries 46', 60', Yellow card 86' Report Sarri 8', 13'
D.Carter Yellow card 90+2'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 970
Referee: Robert Madley
2 April 2023 17 Leicester City 2–1 Reading Leicester
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Tierney 20' Yellow card 74'
Mace Yellow card 45+5'
Jones 90+6'		 Report Woodham Yellow card 41'
Wellings 45'
Bryson Yellow card 66'		 Stadium: King Power Stadium
Attendance: 2,527
Referee: Richie Watkins
23 April 2023 18 Reading 2–3 Everton Reading
14:00 BST (UTC+1) Vanhaevermaet 2' (pen.), 17'
Rowe Yellow card 45'		 Report Bennison 41'
Snoeijs 62' (pen.)
Sørensen 83'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 1,235
Referee: Louise Saunders
30 April 2023 19 Manchester City 4–1 Reading Manchester
14:00 BST (UTC+1) Kelly 15'
Shaw 24'
Hemp 47'
Houghton 70'		 Report Troelsgaard 1'
Primmer Yellow card 4'
Caldwell Yellow card 82'		 Stadium: Academy Stadium
Attendance: 3,102
Referee: Amy Fearn
7 May 2023 20 Reading 0–5 Aston Villa Reading
14:00 BST (UTC+1) Vanhaevermaet Yellow card 39'
Moore Yellow card 47'		 Report Daly 14', 55', 63'
Lehmann 41'
Hanson 44'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 1,250
Referee: Abigail Byrne
20 May 2023 21 Tottenham Hotspur 4–1 Reading Leyton
16:15 BST (UTC+1) England 29', 62'
Bartrip Yellow card 39'
Ildhusøy 41'
Graham 75'
Spencer Yellow card 84'		 Report Moore Yellow card 49'
Cooper Yellow card 57'
Vanhaevermaet 79'
Bryson Yellow card 90+3'		 Stadium: Brisbane Road
Referee: Emily Heaslip
27 May 2023 22 Reading 0–3 Chelsea Reading
14:00 BST (UTC+1) Cooper Yellow card 3' Report Kerr 18', 88'
Reiten 42'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Referee: Rebecca Welch

Table

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
8 West Ham United 22 6 3 13 23 44 −21 21
9 Tottenham Hotspur 22 5 3 14 31 47 −16 18
10 Leicester City 22 5 1 16 15 48 −33 16
11 Brighton & Hove Albion 22 4 4 14 26 63 −37 16
12 Reading (R) 22 3 2 17 23 57 −34 11 Relegation to the Championship
Source: Women's Super League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
(R) Relegated

FA Cup

Main article: 2022–23 Women's FA Cup
29 January 2023 Fourth Round Leicester City 2–2 (a.e.t.)
(2–3 p)		 Reading Burton upon Trent
16:00 GMT (UTC) Tierney 29'
Howard Yellow card 87'
Cain 92'
Nevin Yellow card 105+1'		 Report Troelsgaard 5' Yellow card 29'
Moore Yellow card 74'
Primmer Yellow card 91'
Mukandi 102'		 Stadium: Pirelli Stadium
Referee: Stacey Pearson
Penalties
Whelan soccer ball with check mark
Cain soccer ball with red X
Plumptre soccer ball with red X
Eaton-Collins soccer ball with check mark
Jones soccer ball with red X		 soccer ball with check mark Vanhaevermaet
soccer ball with check mark Dowie
soccer ball with check mark Mukandi
soccer ball with red X Cooper
26 February 2023 Fifth Round Tottenham Hotspur 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(4–5 p)		 Reading Leyton
14:00 GMT (UTC) Spence Yellow card 90+3' Report Stadium: Brisbane Road
Attendance: 572
Referee: Amy Fearn
Penalties
Spence soccer ball with check mark
Graham soccer ball with check mark
Harrop soccer ball with red X
Ildhusøy soccer ball with check mark
Ayane soccer ball with check mark		 soccer ball with check mark Vanhaevermaet
soccer ball with check mark Mukandi
soccer ball with check mark Eikeland
soccer ball with check mark Nielsen
soccer ball with check mark Wade
19 March 2023 Quarterfinal Reading 1–3 Chelsea Reading
14:00 GMT (UTC) Hendrix Yellow card 25'
Bryson Yellow card 45+3'
Troelsgaard Yellow card 53' 70'		 Report Carter 23'
Mjelde 26' (pen.)
Reiten 51'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Attendance: 1,865
Referee: Carl Brook

League Cup

Main article: 2022–23 FA Women's League Cup

Group stage

2 October 2022 1 Reading 1–2 Tottenham Hotspur Reading
14:00 BST (UTC+1) Primmer Yellow card 45+3'
Dowie 90+11' (pen.)		 Report Cho 7' Yellow card 57'
Karczewska 30'
Simon Yellow card 90'		 Stadium: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Referee: Amy Fearns
27 November 2022 2 Southampton 0–3 Reading Southampton
14:00 GMT (UTC) Report Troelsgaard 5'
Wade 38'
Vanhaevermaet 60'		 Stadium: St Mary's Stadium
Attendance: 4,258
Referee: Louise Saunders
16 December 2022 3 Coventry United 0–4 Reading Coventry
19:00 GMT (UTC) Report Dowie 4', 26'
Troelsgaard 17' Yellow card 45+2'
Wellings 64'
Bryson Yellow card 66'		 Stadium: Butts Park Arena
Referee: Phoebe Cross

Pos Team
 Pld W WPEN LPEN L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Tottenham Hotspur 3 3 0 0 0 8 2 +6 9 Advanced to knock-out stage
2 Reading 3 2 0 0 1 8 2 +6 6 Possible knock-out stage based on ranking
3 Coventry United 3 1 0 0 2 3 9 −6 3
4 Southampton 3 0 0 0 3 0 6 −6 0
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of wins; 5) Head-to-head record

Pos Grp Team
 Pld W WPEN LPEN L GF GA GD Pts PPG Qualification
1 B Liverpool 4 3 0 0 1 6 2 +4 9 2.25 Advanced to knock-out stage
2 A Manchester United 4 2 0 2 0 11 5 +6 8 2.00
3 E Reading 3 2 0 0 1 8 2 +6 6 2.00
4 C Brighton & Hove Albion 3 2 0 0 1 6 2 +4 6 2.00
5 D Lewes 3 2 0 0 1 6 2 +4 6 2.00
Source: [citation needed]

Squad statistics

As of match played 27 May 2023

Appearances

No. Pos Nat Player Total WSL FA Cup League Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1 GK Republic of Ireland IRL Grace Moloney 17 0 12+1 0 3 0 1 0
2 DF England ENG Faye Bryson 23 0 10+7 0 1+2 0 2+1 0
3 DF Scotland SCO Emma Mukandi 26 1 20+1 0 3 1 2 0
5 DF Wales WAL Gemma Evans 25 0 17+2 0 2+1 0 3 0
6 FW Canada CAN Deanne Rose 3 0 2+1 0 0 0 0 0
7 FW England ENG Charlie Wellings 26 5 14+6 4 3 0 1+2 1
9 MF Norway NOR Amalie Eikeland 28 1 22 1 3 0 3 0
11 FW Northern Ireland NIR Lauren Wade 21 2 6+9 1 0+3 0 2+1 1
12 FW England ENG Emma Harries 21 2 13+3 2 2 0 1+2 0
14 DF England ENG Deanna Cooper 17 1 11+3 1 1 0 2 0
15 DF United States USA Brooke Hendrix 9 0 2+5 0 1 0 0+1 0
16 DF Cameroon CMR Easther Mayi Kith 10 0 8 0 2 0 0 0
17 DF Republic of Ireland IRL Diane Caldwell 14 0 9+2 0 0 0 2+1 0
18 DF England ENG Becky Jane 2 0 0+1 0 0 0 0+1 0
19 FW England ENG Tinaya Alexander 1 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0
20 MF England ENG Jade Moore 12 0 7+2 0 2+1 0 0 0
23 MF Wales WAL Rachel Rowe 24 3 17+1 3 3 0 3 0
25 GK Northern Ireland NIR Jacqueline Burns 12 0 10 0 0 0 2 0
27 MF Belgium BEL Justine Vanhaevermaet 24 5 18+2 4 2 0 2 1
28 DF Wales WAL Lily Woodham 21 0 14+2 0 3 0 2 0
34 FW England ENG Madison Perry 5 0 0+5 0 0 0 0 0
37 MF England ENG Tia Primmer 21 1 10+7 1 0+1 0 1+2 0
51 MF Denmark DEN Sanne Troelsgaard 25 8 13+7 4 2+1 2 2 2
Players away from the club on loan:
10 FW England ENG Natasha Dowie 14 4 7+3 1 0+1 0 2+1 3
Players who appeared for Reading but left during the season:

Goal scorers

Place Position Nation Number Name WSL FA Cup League Cup Total
1 MF Denmark 51 Sanne Troelsgaard 4 2 2 8
2 FW England 7 Charlie Wellings 4 0 1 5
MF Belgium 27 Justine Vanhaevermaet 4 0 1 5
4 FW England 10 Natasha Dowie 1 0 3 4
5 MF Wales 23 Rachel Rowe 3 0 0 3
6 FW England 12 Emma Harries 2 0 0 2
FW Northern Ireland 11 Lauren Wade 1 0 1 2
8 MF England 37 Tia Primmer 1 0 0 1
MF Norway 9 Amalie Eikeland 1 0 0 1
DF England 14 Deanna Cooper 1 0 0 1
DF Scotland 3 Emma Mukandi 0 1 0 1
Own goal 1 0 0 1
Total 21 3 8 32

Clean sheets

Place Position Nation Number Name WSL FA Cup League Cup Total
1 GK Northern Ireland 25 Jacqueline Burns 1 0 1 2
GK Republic of Ireland 1 Grace Moloney 0 1 1 2
Total 1 1 2 4

Disciplinary record

Number Nation Position Name WSL FA Cup League Cup Total
Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card
1 Republic of Ireland GK Grace Moloney 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2 England DF Faye Bryson 5 0 1 0 1 0 7 0
5 Wales DF Gemma Evans 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
7 England FW Charlie Wellings 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
9 Norway MF Amalie Eikeland 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
12 England FW Emma Harries 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
14 England DF Deanna Cooper 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
15 United States DF Brooke Hendrix 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
17 Republic of Ireland DF Diane Caldwell 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
20 England MF Jade Moore 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
23 Wales MF Rachel Rowe 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
25 Northern Ireland GK Jacqueline Burns 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
27 Belgium MF Justine Vanhaevermaet 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
28 Wales DF Lily Woodham 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
37 England MF Tia Primmer 2 0 1 0 1 0 4 0
51 Denmark MF Sanne Troelsgaard 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 0
Players away on loan:
Players who left Reading during the season:
Total 30 1 6 0 3 0 39 1

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