• Josh Fordham, News Editor

• Published: 14:57, 26 Oct 2025
• Updated: 14:57, 26 Oct 2025

Reading have announced that manager Noel Hunt has been sacked.

The League One club are 19th after 14 games and owner Rob Couhig has made the decision after a 1-1 draw with Doncaster.

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Hunt has been sacked by Reading as they sit just above the League One relegation zoneCredit: Shutterstock Editorial

This is despite Reading's unbeaten home form this season where they have not lost in eight games.

In a statement, Couhig said: "Today I have made the decision to terminate the contract of First Team Manager Noel Hunt.

"This is a difficult day for everyone at Reading Football Club. As I said recently, football is a performance-based business and while we have seen moments of progress this season, results have not reached the level required.

"After honest discussions inside the club in recent weeks, I believe this is the right moment to make a change to move us forward.

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