The 2001–02 season was Reading's fourth season in
Division Two, following their relegation from the division One in 1998. It was
Alan Pardew
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's third season as manager of the club. Reading finished the season in second place, earning promotion back to the
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. In the
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, Reading where knocked out by
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after the second round for the second year running, whilst in the
League Cup,
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defeated Reading over in the third round. Reading also reached the Quarterfinals of the
League Trophy, before defeat to
Barnet.
Season review
''See also''
Nationwide League Division Two
Squad
Left club during season
Transfers
In
Loans in
Out
Loans out
Released
Trial
Competitions
Division Two
Results summary
Results by round
Fixtures & results
;Notes
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Kick-off delayed until 20:00 from 19:45
League table
FA Cup
League Cup
League Trophy South
Squad statistics
Appearances and goals
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, colspan="14", ''Players who appeared for Reading and left during the season:''
Goalscorers
Clean sheets
Disciplinary record
Notes
References
Soccerbase
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