The 2015-16 campaign was a turbulent season of two halves for Reading as The Royals, under a revolving door of managers, ultimately finished 17th in the Championship. The first half was defined by the stunning, prolific form of Nick Blackman, whose 11 league goals, including a run that saw the team briefly rise to 3rd place, earned him a high-profile January transfer. Despite the inconsistent league form, the side delivered a memorable cup run, reaching the FA Cup Quarter-finals before falling to Crystal Palace.. The 2016-17 campaign was a season of soaring ambition and heartbreaking near-miss for Reading, with The Royals, under the tactical guidance of Jaap Stam's 'tiki-taka' passing style, securing a spectacular 3rd-place finish in the Championship. Spearheading the attack was the veteran French striker Yann Kermorgant, whose 18 league goals and total of 19 proved decisive, including the crucial penalty that sent them past Fulham in the play-off semi-final. The dream of a Premier League return ended in cruel fashion, however, as they were defeated by Huddersfield Town on penalties in the Play-Off Final at Wembley, marking a memorable, yet ultimately painful, chapter in the club's modern history.. The 2017-18 campaign was a tumultuous season for Reading as The Royals slumped to a precarious 20th-place finish in the Championship, a dramatic fall after reaching the play-off final the previous year. Leading the fight was the pacey new signing Modou Barrow, whose 10 league goals were a bright spark in a campaign defined by inconsistency and the mid-season sacking of manager Jaap Stam. It remains a frustrating chapter in the club's modern history as the team narrowly avoided relegation following a turbulent year.. The 2018-19 campaign delivered a chaotic, nerve-shredding relegation battle for Reading as The Royals ultimately secured their Championship status with a 20th-place finish. Amid a turbulent season that saw three different managers, the arrival of José Gomes in December and the vital January loan signing of goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez proved decisive in the fight for survival. Leading the charge for goals was the powerful forward Yakou Méïte, whose 12 league goals in a breakout season anchored the attack and earned him cult hero status among the faithful, in a year that remains a testament to the club's enduring fighting spirit.. The 2019-20 campaign was a turbulent but ultimately stabilising season for Reading as The Royals fought their way to a respectable 14th-place finish in the Championship. The year was defined by early drama, including the mid-season sacking of manager José Gomes, and the appointment of Mark Bowen, who steered the club away from a relegation battle. Leading the charge with vital attacking force was Yakou Méïté, whose 13 league goals (and 17 in all competitions) proved crucial in securing a safe mid-table spot, alongside a memorable run to the Fifth Round of the FA Cup. It was a year built on resilience that marked the club's successful consolidation in the second tier.