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. 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. The following day, 21 July, Reading announced the signing of
Brooke Hendrix from
Melbourne Victory on a two-year contract. On 3 August, Reading announced the return of
Becky Jane on a one-year contract after she'd left
Charlton Athletic. On 4 August,
Crystal Palace announced that
Chloe Peplow had joined their club on loan from Reading for the season. On 5 August, Reading announced the double signing of
Northern Ireland internationals
Jackie Burns from
BK Häcken and
Glentoran respectively, and the signing of
Charlie Wellings from
Celtic. On 11 August, Reading announced the signing of
Diane Caldwell after her contract with
Manchester United expired at the end of the previous season. 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. On 28 January, Reading announced the return of
Jade Moore on loan from
Manchester United for the remainder of the season. On 31 January, Reading announced that
Natasha Dowie had joined
Liverpool on loan for the remainder of the season, whilst also announcing the signing of
Easther Mayi Kith from
Kristianstad on a contract until the summer of 2024. On 2 February,
Chloe Peplow ended her loan deal with
Crystal Palace, and then joined
Southampton on loan for the remainder of the season. On 4 February, Reading announced the signing of
Tinaya Alexander from
Montpellier. 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.
Rachel Rowe also confirmed her departure from the club later the same day on her
Instagram page. ==Squad==