Your chance to have your say on your 2025/26 stand-out player at Reading FC Women sponsored by Supporters Trust at Reading.
Whose impressed you this season? One of our superstar goalscorers? Someone running the midfield engine? Or one of our bricks at the back?
If you’d like a reminder of who everyone is before you make your selection, head to our First Team page here.
Who are the Supporters Trust at Reading?
Supporters Trust at Readingare the independent, officially recognised, body that represents the interests of Reading FC supporters to the Club, the media and the local community and are proud supporters of Reading FC Women.
Talking Royals is an online mental health support group for the Reading FC fanbase and wider footballing community.
It was set up in October 2023 to help support fans with their mental health and as a safe place to talk about all the issues the clubs had at that time. A session involves a catch up via an online zoom call at least once a month offering peer to peer support. There is no expectation to join in it’s just whatever people feel comfortable with.
They have also free run two full mental health first aider training courses in Reading for fans thanks to Yvonne McCann & Lucy Heywood, who are qualified trainers.
Reading FC Women are delighted to confirm a session will be held on Monday 27th of April specifically for anyone involved in Reading FC Women, players, coaches and fans alike. The session will run from 7pm to 9pm.
Join the session and keep up to date with Talking Royals
If you’d like to sign up to the session, pop an email to Talking Royals here.
Follow Talking Royals on socials, X, Bluesky and Facebook. Join the Whatsapp community here.
Reading FC Women proudly supported Breast Cancer Now on Sunday 19th of April on our dedicated Community Day.
Breast Cancer Now is the UK’s largest breast cancer charity, formed by merging Breast Cancer Campaign, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer Care. It provides research-backed support services and information for those affected by breast cancer, aiming for everyone diagnosed to live and live well by 2050.
We spoke with Jade Bolton, Breast Cancer Now’s Senior Community Fundraiser on what our support means to the charity.
Why is it important to Breast Cancer Now that Reading FC Women are using their Community Day to support the charity?
We want to say a huge thank you to the Reading FC Women, your staff, players, fans and wider community for choosing to support Breast Cancer Now on your Community Day. We’re incredibly grateful for your support.
Football clubs sit at the heart of their communities, bringing together fans, families and supporters of all ages. By using your platform, Reading FC Women are helping raise vital awareness of breast cancer and the support available for those affected. Breast cancer is far from a done deal. It’s still a disease that takes and rips apart far too many lives.
1 in 7 women in the UK will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Across the nation, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 9 minutes and a man every day. The disease is the biggest killer of working-age women in the country and breast cancer takes a devastating emotional toll on the people affected by it.
Support from clubs like Reading FC Women brings us closer to our bold vision that by 2050, everyone with breast cancer will live and live well. We can’t do it on our own. But together, we can make change happen. Now.
How can the Reading FC Women community, fans and squad alike support Breast Cancer Now beyond the dedicated Community Day?
Support doesn’t have to stop at Community Day. There are so many ways for Reading FC Women’s players, fans and wider community to get involved and make a difference all year round.
Whether it’s taking on a fundraising challenge, hosting a bake sale, organising a non- uniform day, or even something bigger like a head shave or silent auction – every effort, big or small, helps power our work.
You can also support Breast Cancer Now by backing our campaigns, signing petitions and raising your voice to help drive change, including sharing our work with your local MP.
We’re the UK’s leading breast cancer charity, combining the power of science and support to change breast cancer. Every action taken helps us continue our vital work and brings us closer to a future where everyone with breast cancer lives and lives well. Every bit of support matters.
Together, we are Breast Cancer Now until we’re breast cancer never.
If you’re looking for support for yourself or someone you know, there’s loads available through the work the Breast Cancer Now team.
Free helpline – a confidential place to where our nurses are here for you, 0808 800 6000
Community Day is one of the days I’ve been looking forward to the most this season. This football club is built on being family oriented and on being the heartbeat of the community – this event will give us the opportunity to celebrate everyone who is part of our journey and will also allow us to potentially connect with those who haven’t yet seen what a special club we are!
I’m especially looking forward to the fan meet and greet and getting myself to the ice cream van!
Ed Jackson-Norris, First Team Manager, Reading FC Women
Community Day is important to me because it represents more than just football, it is a chance to bring people together, celebrate the women’s game, inspire a new generation of supporters and raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Now.
It highlights how football can empower and create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to feel included and valued. For the Community Trust, the day is equally significant as it showcases our ongoing commitment to using football as a force for positive change in the local area.
Emma Hopkins, Head of Women & Girl’s Football, Reading FC Community Trust
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 pageif 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.
Football, family and fundraising come together this spring as Reading FC Women host a special Community Day at our home, Arbour Park.
Taking place on Sunday 19th April, this exciting event promises far more than just 90 minutes of football with a packed schedule of activities, entertainment and a strong charitable focus, it’s shaping up to be a standout day for fans, families and the wider local community.
Football for a Fiver: Affordable Family Day Out
One of the best parts of the day? It’s incredibly affordable.
In a time where the cost of live sport continues to rise, Reading FC Women are keeping football accessible for everyone:
Adults: just £5
Under 18s: only £3
It’s a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy live football together without breaking the bank, whether you’re introducing young fans to the game for the first time or simply looking for a great-value day out, our ticket costs makes it easy to get involved in every game, not just our Community Day!
A Local Game with a Big Purpose
At the heart of the day is an important fixture as Reading take on Woodley United FC, with a 2pm kick-off.
The entire event is dedicated to raising funds for Breast Cancer Now, supporting vital research and care for those affected by breast cancer. It’s a powerful reminder of how football can bring people together for a cause that truly matters.
More Than Just Football
Whether you’re a die-hard Royal or simply looking for a great day out, there’s something for everyone:
Arts & crafts activities for kids
Speed cage challenges to test your skills
Ice cream van treats
Raffle prizes to be won
Bake sale packed with homemade goodies
Bucket collection supporting Breast Cancer Now
Meet the First Team
One of the standout moments of the day is the exclusive signing session with the Reading FC Women’s First Team. Join us from 12:00pm – 12:45pm in the Arbour Park Boardroom.
Our loyal Royals will have the chance to meet their heroes, grab autographs and take photos, a brilliant opportunity for young supporters to get up close to the players they look up to.
Bringing the Community Together
Events like this highlight the growing impact of women’s football not just on the pitch, but within the football community. Reading FC Women continue to build strong connections locally, using the game as a platform to inspire, engage and give back.
From grassroots players to lifelong fans, our Community Day is about celebrating football in its most inclusive and meaningful form.
Join our Community Day
If you’re in or around Slough this April, make sure to head down to Arbour Park and be part of something special.
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.’
