Sarah Thompson returns for a second season as a Royal! The defender was pivotal to our defensive success having made 24 appearances and scoring 2 goals.
Welcome back, Sarah!
Category: Player Signings
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Tarran Williams signs for Reading FC Women for the 2026/27 season!
Tarran Williams is Ed Jackson-Norris’ third new signing of the 2026/27 season. Here’s what he had to say on the midfielder.
Buzzing to be working with Tarran again! Certainly fits right into the personality of the group!
Welcome to the Royals, Tarran!
Former clubs: Maidenhead United
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Sophie Bishop signs for Reading FC Women for the 2026/27 season!
Sophie Bishop is Ed Jackson-Norris’ second new signing of the 2026/27 season. Here’s what he had to say on the midfielder.
What a signing! ✍️
Soph has looked electric since coming in and we can’t wait for her first run out this Sunday at Bognor.
Welcome to the Royals, Sophie!
Former clubs: Chesham United
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Martha Riley signs for Reading FC Women for the 2026/27 season!
Martha Riley is Ed Jackson-Norris’ first new signing of the 2026/27 season! Here’s what he had to say on the midfielder.
“Great way to kick off our new signings this summer. Bags of Tier 4 experience, bags of energy and a great personality that fits right in with our group.”
Welcome to the Royals, Martha!
Former clubs: Redditch United, Ashford Town, Maidenhead United
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Keren Banduka retained for 2026/27 season!
Keren Banduka returns for a second season as a Royal! The midfielder was a creative spark in our attack having made 22 appearances and scoring 7 goals.
Welcome back, Keren!
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Keziah Banduka retained for 2026/27 season!
Keziah Banduka returns for a second season as a Royal! The defender was a key figure in our backline having made 24 appearances and scoring 2 goals.
Welcome back, Kez!
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Poppy Whitburn retained for 2026/27 season!
Poppy Whitburn returns for a second season as a Royal! The defender secured the 2025/26 Manager’s player of the Season award having made 22 appearances and scoring 4 goals.
Welcome back, Poppy!
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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! 🤝
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Sarah Thompson signs for the Royals!
Reading FC Women are pleased to announce the signing of Sarah Thompson, who joins the Royals ahead of the 2025/26 season.
We welcome the defender having previously been under Ed’s guidance at Maidenhead United, she captained the side to their Berks & Bucks Senior Cup win in March 2025.
“I’m buzzing to be returning to my childhood club, one that I have supported since I was a young girl and was fortunate enough to play for in my teens. The team is gelling well together over pre season and I can’t wait for the league to get started. Up The Ding!” – Sarah Thompson
Sarah was a stalwart at Maidenhead United, having joined them in 2019. She’s no stranger to the Royals however, having played in the Academy from 2011 to 2014 before heading off to university and returning back to Berkshire where she spent the 2018/19 season with Woodley United.
“Legend. Huge signing for us! Vital to what we’re building here” – Ed Jackson-Norris
Welcome to Reading, Sarah!
Looking forward to seeing what Sarah can do in hoops? Get your season tickets today.
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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.