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Reading FC reinstates women's team ahead of 2026/27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:58 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Reading FC reinstates women's team ahead of 2026/27 season

Summary

Reading Football Club announced that Reading Women will return under its umbrella for the upcoming 2026/27 season. This decision comes after the women's team was withdrawn from the Championship two years ago due to the club's inability to meet competition criteria under previous ownership. The team will now train at Bearwood Park, and selected home matches will take place at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. The club aims to rebuild its women's program by integrating it with the men's team and supporting pathways for young female players. The women's first team will be joined by the Under-16s and Under-14s, enhancing the community presence of women's football.

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•Reading Women will return to Reading FC ahead of the 2026/27 season.
•The team has been inactive since being withdrawn from the Championship two years ago.
•Training will take place at Bearwood Park and some matches at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
•The women's program aims to support junior female players through integration.
•Ed Jackson-Norris expresses optimism for the team's future development.

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