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Reading have been referred to an independent disciplinary commission by the English Football League over money owed to His Majesty's Revenue & Customs.

The League One club has not paid money owed for unpaid debts in September and October 2023.

The Royals were served with a second winding-up petition in four months over the issue on Tuesday.

The EFL commission will decide whether another sanction is appropriate.

"This is a challenging situation for all involved and we understand the frustrations of supporters and the negative impact sporting sanctions and further charges are having on the football club," EFL chief executive Trevor Birch said.

"As a League, we are required to ensure all 72 members are treated fairly and consistently on all matters so that the integrity of the competition is maintained.

"These consistent failures of the club's ownership to meet its ongoing obligations have a knock-on effect on all clubs and as such, the deterrents in place must be actioned when breached."

Reading, who were relegated from the Championship last season, have already been docked four points this season for failing to pay wages on time and are bottom of the League One table having lost their last five matches.

They were also placed under another transfer embargo on 29 September by the EFL and cannot pay to sign any players for the next three transfer windows.

An EFL hearing against owner Dai Yongge is due to take place at the end of November.