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Our U14 and U16 Academy teams are designed for players who want more than just football training they’re for young female athletes who want to grow in confidence, skill, character and grow a lifelong love for the game.

Check out our Player Pathway page if you’d like full details of our Academy squads.

At this stage of development, football becomes more purposeful. Our programme is built on a methodologically sound syllabus that follows age-appropriate principles of long-term player development. Each session is carefully planned to ensure players are stretched, supported and challenged in ways that are both enjoyable and psychologically safe.

U14’s Trials

Our U14 trials are accepting players eligible for both U13 and U14 age groups. If successful, trials for the U14 age group will be on Tuesday 12th May and Tuesday 19th May.

U16’s Trials

Our U16 trials are accepting players eligible for both U15 and U16 age groups) If successful, trails for U16 age group will be on Thursday 14th May and Thursday 21st May.

Register your interest

Ed Jackson-Norris is our Player Development Lead and if you’d like any further details on the 2026/27 trials, please do get in contact.

If you’re keen to register your interest, click here to sign up.

Congratulations to our fantastic goalkeeping coach, Ryan Robinson, who has been selected as Reading FC Community Trust’s ‘Community Captain’ for his incredible journey from PL Kicks participant to Programme Lead as part of the Premier League’s More Than A Game campaign.

Ryan is one of 93 ‘Community Captains’ nominated this season for the positive impact they have had in their local area. Ryan is one of thousands of young people supported by Reading FC Community Trust through Premier League Kicks sessions in Reading, thanks to Premier League investment.

The Community Trust said the following on his appointment, “Ryan’s journey is a powerful example of how sustained engagement in Premier League Kicks can transform lives. From a young person at risk of disengagement to a programme leader and national award winner, inspiring the next generation of participants. Ryan embodies what it means to be More Than A Game.”

We’re delighted to confirm that Select Car Leasing have renewed their support of Reading FC Women as our Principal Partner for the 2026/27 season.

Dave Evans, our Community Trust Manager, said: “The renewal of Select Car Leasing’s women’s team sponsorship sends a powerful message about the value of women’s football.”

Select Car Leasing said the following on the deal, “The multi-year partnership extension represents Select Car Leasing’s confidence in the Trust’s Strategic Plan 2026-2029 (‘A New Chapter’), which sets ambitious targets for expanding community reach while maintaining the Trust’s reputation for transparency, accountability, and measurable impact.’

Read more about the partnership over on Select Car Leasing.

Welcome to the Reading FC Women’s brand new dedicated website!

Here you’ll find all the latest news, how to purchase match day tickets, who’s up next on our fixtures list, player profiles and loads more!

We’re more than just a first team, so check out our player pathway too.

PLUS, we’ve got loads of commercial opportunities including sponsorship, get in touch if you’d like to explore more with us.