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  • Reading FC Women in the 2025/26 Adobe Women’s FA Cup

    Reading FC Women in the 2025/26 Adobe Women’s FA Cup

    We are delighted to confirm we have been accepted into the Adobe Women’s FA Cup for the 2025/26 season. As a Tier 5 side, we will enter the competition from the Second Round Qualifying.

    Round dates

    Preliminary RoundSunday 24th August 2025
    First Round QualifyingSunday 7th September 2025
    Second Round QualifyingSunday 21st September 2025
    Third Round QualifyingSunday 5th October 2025
    First Round ProperSunday 26th October 2025
    Second Round ProperSunday 23rd November 2025
    Third Round ProperSunday 14th December 2025
    Fourth Round ProperSunday 18th January 2026
    Fifth Round ProperSunday 22nd February 2026
    Quarter-finalSunday 5th April 2026
    Semi-finalSunday 10th May 2026
    The FinalSunday 31st May 2026

    2024/25 run in the competition

    Brackley Town 2-3 Reading

    Richmond & Kew 0-0 Reading (pens 2-3)

    Aylesford 3-1 Reading

  • Aleasha Lunn signs for the Royals!

    Aleasha Lunn signs for the Royals!

    Reading FC Women are pleased to announce the signing of Aleasha Lunn, who joins the Royals ahead of the 2025/26 season.

    We welcome the midfielder having previously been under Ed’s guidance at Maidenhead United after signing for the Magpies in the 2023/24 season.

    “I am very greatful to be a Royal as it is my home club! The ambition going forwards is very exciting and I am happy to be under the management of Ed & Max once again. I personally can’t wait to be back out playing after being out on an injury the past season. Hopefully I can be back scoring goals and celebrating the small wins with the team! Up the Ding!” – Aleasha Lunn

    Aleasha is a former Oxford United player, with a corner kick to marvel over, having made her first team debut for the O’s in December 2021. Her National League experience will be of real value to the Royals.

    “Buzzing to get Aleasha in! A big character who’ll drive standards sky high for us this year!” – Ed Jackson-Norris

    Welcome to Reading, Aleasha!

    Looking forward to seeing what Alesha can do in hoops? Get your season tickets today.

  • Jazz King signs for the Royals!

    Jazz King signs for the Royals!

    Reading FC Women are pleased to announce the signing of Jazz King, who joins the Royals ahead of the 2025/26 season.

    We welcome the midfielder having previously been under Ed’s guidance at Maidenhead United, initially in the development squad before making her first team debut in a 3-0 defeat away over Bridgwater in December 2024/25 season.

    “I’m really excited to be signing and getting started here at Reading. It’s a great club with a clear vision and goals to achieve and a great support network to do so. I’m really looking forward to getting started in what should be a good competitive season!” – Jazz King

    Jazz formerly played for Brentford, plying her trade in the London & South East Regional Football Club, having been a proven goalscorer for the West London side.

    “Unbelievable grab for us and one of the first to commit to the project. If you enjoy watching good football, you’ll enjoy watching Jazz!” – Ed Jackson-Norris

    Welcome to Reading, Jazz!

    Looking forward to seeing what Jazz can do in hoops? Get your season tickets today.

  • Retained! Bolitho, Airey, Fatri and Dench back for the 2025/26 season

    Retained! Bolitho, Airey, Fatri and Dench back for the 2025/26 season

    Retained! We welcome back a number of squad members for the 2025/26 season having impressed for the Royals in the 2024/25 season. Up first:

    Lucy Bolitho

    Our 2024/25 ‘Player of the Season’ returns once more with 8 goals in 20 appearances last season, she’ll be looking to deliver in front of goal once again.

    Poppy Airey

    A calm head and a commanding presence, Poppy returns for the Royals.

    “Proud to be back for another season with this club. The group’s coming together really well, the energy’s high, and the focus is clear. Looking forward to the challenges ahead and what we can achieve as a team.”

    Assia Fatri

    Assia…dynamic, determined and ready to go again! Welcome back to the Royals!

    “Buzzing to be back for another season with Reading FC Women! Last year had its challenges, but I’m coming back stronger and more ready than ever.Thank you to the fans for riding with us — let’s go again!”

    Mollie Dench

    Solid, composed and reliable, we’re delighted defender Mollie is on board for the Royals again.

    “I’m excited to be re-signing with the club and I can’t wait to see what the season has in store for us. Big things are coming this season for us.”

    Welcome back to Reading to you all!

    Looking forward to seeing what Nat can do in hoops? Get your season tickets today.

  • Bethan Poole signs for the Royals!

    Bethan Poole signs for the Royals!

    Reading FC Women are pleased to announce the signing of Bethan Poole, who joins the Royals ahead of the 2025/26 season.

    We welcome the left-back having previously been under Ed’s guidance at Maidenhead United, initially in the development squad before making her first team debut off the bench in a 5-0 victory over Keynsham Town in the 2024/25 season.

    “I can’t wait to start at Reading where the ambition is endless. Having such a knowledgeable group of coaches and supportive teammates helps to put into perspective the exciting future for the club! The hard work starts now!” – Ava Broke-Smith

    Ava’s footballing endeavours began in Somerset where she played on a boys’ team in Bishops Lydeard before moving over to the girls side at the club. She then joined Exeter City before switching Somerset for Berkshire and linking up with Reading’s Development squad. She then headed for M

    “The best young player in Berkshire for 24/25 is now a Royal Incredibly exciting player for us and I can’t wait to see what more is to come from Ava!” – Ed Jackson-Norris

    Welcome to Reading, Bethan!

    Looking forward to seeing what Bethan can do in hoops? Get your season tickets today.

  • Who will Reading Women play against in the 2025/26 season?

    Who will Reading Women play against in the 2025/26 season?

    The Football Association has confirmed the club allocations for the 2025/26 season. Reading will once again compete in the Premier Division of the Southern Region Women’s Football League (SRWFL).

    The following clubs will compete in the division this season:

    AFC Porchester

    Beaconsfield Town (promoted from SRWFL Division One North)

    Fleet Town (promoted from SRWFL Division One South)

    Badshot Lea

    Oxford City

    Reading

    Selsey

    Sholing

    Southampton Women (relegated from FAWNL Division One South West)

    Winchester City Flyers

    Woodley United

    Wycombe Wanderers

    The SRWFL Premier Division sits at Tier 5 of the seven tier women’s football pyramid, with seven other Regional Leagues – Eastern, London & South East, South West, West Midlands, East Midlands, North East and North West making up the constitution. The league itself was established in 1990. Promotion to Tier 4 would see a club enter into the FAWNL Division One South West where fellow Berkshire sides Ascot United and Maidenhead United play, relegation would result in a drop down to the SRWFL Premier Division North or South at Tier 6.

  • Purchase your 2025/2026 tickets now!

    Purchase your 2025/2026 tickets now!

    The EJN era is here. Come and be a part of it.

    Get your season ticket now and see all the action at Arbour Park for the 2025/26 season.