Category: Club Updates

  • Reading FC Women 7-2 Fleet Town: An emphatic homecoming

    Reading FC Women 7-2 Fleet Town: An emphatic homecoming

    An emphatic victory as Reading FC Women played their first game of the season in the Select Car Leasing homecoming.

    Despite Fleet opening the scoring, Nat Cowell netted with two minutes to half time and that opened the floodgates in the second half as the Royals put on a show for the stands.

    Goals from Nat Cowell (’43), Poppy Whitburn (’48), Sophie Bishop (’72, ’86), Alice Curr (’90+1, ’90+3).

    Up next, Reading will welcome Beaconsfield Town to the Select Car Leasing Stadium in the Women’s FA Cup on Sunday 20th September for a 2pm kick off. Tickets available here.

  • LVS Ascot sponsors Reading FC Women for the 2026/27 season

    LVS Ascot sponsors Reading FC Women for the 2026/27 season


    Reading FC Women are thrilled to announce that LVS Ascot will be our official shirt sleeve sponsor for the 2026/27 season.

    We are extremely excited by this partnership, which marks a fantastic milestone for the club as we take to the pitch for the new campaign. This collaboration allows us to further build and strengthen our valued relationship with LVS Ascot, deepening our shared commitment to community engagement, development and excellence both on and off the pitch.

    As part of the partnership, Women’s First Team Manager Ed Jackson-Norris will work directly with girls at LVS Ascot, delivering specialist coaching and sharing his experience and expertise to support their development on and off the pitch. LVS Ascot combines high standards of academic study with dedicated football pathways for girls, providing opportunities to develop their game and explore future pathways within football.

    Look out for the LVS Ascot branding on our home and away shirt sleeves as we embark on this exciting chapter together!

  • Reading FC Women in the Second Round Qualifying of the Women’s FA Cup 2026/27

    Reading FC Women in the Second Round Qualifying of the Women’s FA Cup 2026/27

    Reading FC Women have drawn fellow Southern Region Women’s Football League side, Beaconsfield Town at home in the Second Round Qualifying of the Women’s FA Cup.

    Read more: When are the Women’s FA Cup Round Dates?

    The tie will take place on Sunday 20th of September. Tickets can be purchased here.

    Please note that season tickets are not valid for this fixture. All supporters must purchase match tickets in advance.

  • Reading FC Women 2026/27 squad numbers

    Reading FC Women 2026/27 squad numbers

    We are pleased to confirm the following allocated squad numbers for the 2026/27 season.

    1 – Sophie Butler

    2 – Poppy Whitburn

    3 – Bethan Poole

    4 – Keziah Banduka

    5 – Sarah Thompson

    6 – Lara Moore

    7 – Sophie Bishop

    8 – Freya Morgan

    9 – Nat Cowell

    10 – Ellie Szekeres

    11 – Mia Parker

    12 – Ellie Luscombe

    13 – Scarlett Bowcott

    14 – Keren Banduka

    15 – Alice Curr

    16 – Martha Riley

    17 – Ava Broke-Smith

    18 – Tia Johnson

    19 – Leah Why

    21 – Georgia Hayes

    22 – Jazz King

    23 – Ellie Manners

    24 – Tarran Williams

  • Farnham Town 7-3 Reading FC Women: Defeat on opening day

    Farnham Town 7-3 Reading FC Women: Defeat on opening day

    Defeat as Reading FC Women travelled to the Memorial Ground on opening day on the 2026/27 season.

    An end to end affair saw the Royals on the wrong side of a 7-3 loss away to division newcomers Farnham Town.

    Goals from Bethan Poole (’45), Tia Johnson (’62), Alice Curr (’90+4).

    Up next, Reading will welcome Fleet Town to the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Sunday 13th September for a 2pm kick off. Tickets available here.

  • Lucy Bolitho departs Reading FC Women after two seasons

    Lucy Bolitho departs Reading FC Women after two seasons

    We can confirm Lucy Bolitho will depart the club after two seasons having played a pivotal role in the rebuild of Reading FC Women.

    Lucy was the recipient of the 2024/25 ‘Player of the Season’ award, as voted for by the fans, having captained the team for the season.

    Lucy leaves having made 44 appearances and scored 9 goals.

    We’re immensely grateful for her contribution to Reading FC Women and wish her all the best for the next chapter.

  • Leah Why signs for Reading FC Women for the 2026/27 season!

    Leah Why signs for Reading FC Women for the 2026/27 season!

    Leah Why is Ed Jackson-Norris’ seventh new signing of the 2026/27 season.

    Welcome to the Royals, Leah!

  • Scarlett Bowcott retained for 2026/27 season!

    Scarlett Bowcott retained for 2026/27 season!

    Scarlett Bowcott returns for a second season as a Royal! The midfielder joins the ranks as another of our pathway players making the step up from our U16’s, she makes the First Team move permanent having made 3 appearances.

    Welcome back, Scarlett!

  • Ava Broke-Smith retained for 2026/27 season!

    Ava Broke-Smith retained for 2026/27 season!

    Ava Broke-Smith returns for a second season as a Royal! The midfielder returns having made 7 appearances and scoring 2 goals.

    Welcome back, Ava!

  • Georgia Hayes retained for 2026/27 season!

    Georgia Hayes retained for 2026/27 season!

    Georgia Hayes returns for a second season as a Royal! The striker returns to bag the shots having made 20 appearances and scoring 3 goals.

    Welcome back, Georgia!