Who are Reading FC Women?

Reading FC Women are affiliated with Reading Football Club. We are a club with professional heritage, a clear pathway for young players and a strong commitment to the community.

They currently compete in the Premier Division of the Southern Region Women’s Football League, Tier 5 of the women’s football pyramid. Home matches are played at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, usually on Sundays at 2pm.

We are a club with professional heritage, a clear pathway for young players and a strong commitment to our community.

The Next Chapter

Formed in 2006, Reading FC Women quickly rose through the divisions and, in 2015, secured promotion to the FA Women’s Super League – the top tier of English women’s football. After a period of transition, the club is now embarking on a new chapter in the Premier Division of the Southern Region Women’s Football League.

Our focus is on building a sustainable, ambitious women’s programme that combines performance on the pitch with genuine impact off it.

Our History

Reading FC Women have already played a significant role in the modern women’s game from rapid early progress and top-flight football to today’s community-focused new chapter. Here’s how the journey has unfolded so far.

Formation & Early Rise

2006–2013

Reading FC launched a women’s team in 2006 and quickly progressed through the regional leagues, establishing themselves in the Women’s Premier League structure. During this time, the club also began developing a clear youth-to-senior pathway and secured a place in the newly formed second tier of the women’s pyramid.

Top-Flight Ambition

2014-2022

Reading competed in the national second tier before earning promotion to the FA Women’s Super League in 2015. The club went on to achieve strong league finishes and notable results including in the FA Cup, building a reputation for ambition, resilience and consistent top-flight competitiveness.

Transition & Reset

2023-2024

A difficult spell led to voluntary relegation and a wider restructuring of the women’s programme. Reading stepped away from the fully professional tiers and re-entered at Tier 5, moving home matches to Arbour Park and shifting focus towards long-term stability and sustainable operations.

Community & Pathway Focus

*2024**–2026*

Operating under Reading FC Community Trust, the programme strengthened its pathway through the Emerging Talent Centre and Girls’ Academy, expanded community sessions and school partnerships in order to support wider access to football, guided by the club’s core values.

From Local Leagues to a New Chapter

Our Story So Far

Our story has taken us from local leagues to the top of the women’s football pyramid and back into a new, community-driven chapter. This journey, shaped by progress, challenges and growth, now moves forward together with our players, staff, supporters and partners as we write the next steps collectively.

The Road Ahead

Back Under the Club Banner

In June 2026, the club confirmed investment from directors would bring the team back under the club banner. Ambitions remains strong, with the aim to compete at Tier 5, grow matchday support at the Select Car Leasing Stadium and increase the number of home-grown players progressing into the First Team. With longer-term goals including expanding community impact and building a sustainable route back to higher levels of the women’s game.

Where We Play

Reading FC Women play at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, the home of Reading FC. The stadium is located just off Junction 11 of the M4.

The Select Car Leasing Stadium is an grass pitch with a 24,161 spectator capacity.

The stadium is accessible via road from the M4. It is also served by Green Park train station, located approximately a 15-minute walk or Reading station which serves a number of bus routes including the 50A Greenwave Park & Ride which takes you directly to the stadium.

Stadium Address: Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0FL

Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading