Category: Club Updates

  • Welcome to Reading FC Women’s dedicated website!

    Welcome to Reading FC Women’s dedicated website!

    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.

  • Absolute Ink Tattooing sponsors Georgia Hayes for the 2025/26 season

    Absolute Ink Tattooing sponsors Georgia Hayes for the 2025/26 season

    We’re delighted to welcome Absolute Ink Tattooing to Reading as they sponsor Georgia Hayes for the 2025/26 season.

    Established in 2012, Absolute Ink Tattooing is a female-run tattoo studio that offers all aspects of tattooing to our amazing customers. ​

    Their tattoo artists have extensive experience in creating black & grey, watercolour, full colour, ornamental, dotwork, mandala, cover-ups and everything in between, from small designs to full sleeves. ​

    They offer free of charge consultations (by appointment only) where we take the time to listen and work with our customers to achieve the tattoos they have been dreaming of.

    Thank you Absolute Ink Tattooing and welcome to the Royals! 🤝

    Follow them on Instagram.

  • EHSL Supported Housing sponsors Nat Cowell for the 2025/26 season

    EHSL Supported Housing sponsors Nat Cowell for the 2025/26 season

    We’re delighted to welcome EHSL Supported Housing to Reading as they sponsor Nat Cowell for the 2025/26 season.

    EHSL Supported Housing is a registered charity with their head office based in Winnersh. They provide safe, specialist accommodation and intensive housing management support to people facing some of the most challenging circumstances in the UK.

    For over 13 years, they have delivered a proven supported housing model, trusted by over 50 local authorities, including Berkshire, that enables people with complex needs to live independently. Their tenants include people with learning disabilities, serious mental health conditions, and those recovering from substance misuse, many of whom have experienced homelessness, trauma, or prolonged hospital stays.

    They currently provide 675 people with secure homes and specialist support – but demand is rising, costs are increasing, and their ambition is to grow our service to 1,000 people nationwide.

    Do get in touch if you or someone you know could benefit from their services.

    Thank you and welcome to the Royals!

  • TTE Match Report: Reading 4-1 Badshot Lea (Premier Division, SRWFL)

    TTE Match Report: Reading 4-1 Badshot Lea (Premier Division, SRWFL)

    Read the match report in our league fixture with Badshot Lea from Peter Matthews at The Tilehurst End here.

    Full Time: Reading 4-1 Badshot Lea

  • Everything you need to know about 2025/26 matchdays

    Everything you need to know about 2025/26 matchdays

    All the details you need to know if you’re coming to a Reading FC Women home match day at Arbour Park.

    What league do Reading play in?

    Reading play in the Premier Division of the Southern Region Women’s Football League. This is Tier 5 of the Women’s Football Pyramid.

    What day do Reading play matches?

    League matches are played on Sundays at 2pm. This may be subject to change depending on the competition.

    Are Reading playing in any cups?

    Yes, Reading will feature in the Berks & Bucks Women’s Senior Cup, the Adobe Women’s FA Cup and the Combined Counties Football League Women’s Cup.

    Where do Reading play their home games?

    Arbour Park, the home of Slough Town FC. Arbour Park is located to the north of Slough town centre.

    Arbour Park
    Stoke Road
    Slough
    Berkshire
    SL2 5AY.

    Is there refreshments and/or a bar on match day available on match day?

    Yes, the Rebels bar is open on a match day. On the odd occasion it isn’t, then the upstairs bar is.

    Which turnstiles are open? What time do they open?

     It isn’t always the same turnstile that is open… but it opens an hour before KO.

    Is Arbour Park accessibility-friendly?

    There are wheelchair bays at the top of the West Stand, and an elevator allowing access to the bar area and top of the stand, accessed via the front entrance. Assistance dogs are allowed – please call in advance so adequate provision can be made.

    How do I get to Arbour Park?

    Via car

    The postcode to use for navigation devices is SL2 5AY.

    From the M4: Exit at Junction 5 (signposted Colnbrook/Datchet/Langley) and head west on London Road (A4). Pass the Sainsbury’s Superstore on your right hand side and drive straight over the roundabout, continuing on London Road. Pass the Tesco Slough Extra store and then the turning to Slough Rail station on your right and at the next junction, turn right onto Stoke Road (B416). Continue along Stoke Road for 0.7 miles, going straight ahead at the crossroads with Shaggy Calf Lane and Elliman Avenue (following the signpost to Slough Cemetery & Crematorium, Wexham Park Hospital and Stoke Poges). The entrance to Arbour Park is a few hundred yards further on the right hand side.

    From the M25 (north): Exit at Junction 16 and join the M40 to Uxbridge/London (West). At Junction 1, exit and follow signs to Slough/A412/Uxbridge/A4020. At the roundabout, exit onto Denham Road (A412). Continue over two roundabouts and at the ‘Five Points’ roundabout (with the Crooked Billet pub/restaurant), take the third exit and continue on Uxbridge Road (A412). Continue at the first set of lights, and at the second turn right onto Church Lane. Continue over two roundabouts, passing The South Buckinghamshire Golf Club and then Slough Cemetery & Crematorium on your right hand side. Continue over one more mini-roundabout and the entrance to Arbour Park will be on your left hand side.

    From the M25 (south): Exit at Junction 15 (signposted Reading/Slough) onto the M4. Exit the M4 at Junction 5 (signposted Colnbrook/Datchet/Langley). Head west on London Road (A4). Pass the Sainsbury’s Superstore on your right hand side and drive straight over the roundabout, continuing on London Road. Pass the Tesco Slough Extra store and then the turning to Slough Rail station on your right and at the next junction, turn right onto Stoke Road (B416). Continue along Stoke Road for 0.7 miles, going straight ahead at the crossroads with Shaggy Calf Lane and Elliman Avenue (following the signpost to Slough Cemetery & Crematorium, Wexham Park Hospital and Stoke Poges). The entrance to Arbour Park is a few hundred yards further on the right hand side.

    From the M3: Exit at Junction 2 onto the M25 (signposted M4/M1/Heathrow Airport). Exit at Junction 15 (signposted Reading/Slough) onto the M4. Exit the M4 at Junction 5 (signposted Colnbrook/Datchet/Langley). Head west on London Road (A4). Pass the Sainsbury’s Superstore on your right hand side and drive straight over the roundabout, continuing on London Road. Pass the Tesco Slough Extra store and then the turning to Slough Rail station on your right and at the next junction, turn right onto Stoke Road (B416). Continue along Stoke Road for 0.7 miles, going straight ahead at the crossroads with Shaggy Calf Lane and Elliman Avenue (following the signpost to Slough Cemetery & Crematorium, Wexham Park Hospital and Stoke Poges). The entrance to Arbour Park is a few hundred yards further on the right hand side.

    From the M40: Exit at Junction 2 (Beaconsfield) and travel on the A355 towards Slough. Take a left turn onto Parish Lane and follow it to the end, where you will turn right onto Windsor Road (B416). At the next roundabout, take the second exit. You will pass The South Buckinghamshire Golf Club and then Slough Cemetery & Crematorium on your right hand side. Continue over one more mini-roundabout and the entrance to Arbour Park will be on your left hand side.

    Via public transport

    The ground is approximately a 10-15 minute walk from Slough Station and accessible by public transport. Trains run directly between Reading and Slough and are roughly a 20 minute journey.

  • 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.