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- Shane Long: 'Charlie Savage would be valuable for Cardiff'
- Steve Shorey: 1951-2026
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- Former Reading FC chief scout Steve Shorey has passed away
- EFL transfer window and fixture release dates confirmed
- Oxford advances to sign Kyreece Lisbie as Reading, Posh and Champs battle
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- Former Reading FC defender Baba Rahman named in Ghana squad for FIFA World Cup
- A new way to be a Royal!
- Peterborough United lead race to sign Reading FC transfer target Kyreece Lisbie
- One Royal | Support that goes further
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- Reading host Sport in Mind annual tournament
- Former Reading goalkeeper named in Norway World Cup squad
- Joe Jacobson discusses One Royal
- Reading FC confirm first pre-season fixture
- Farnborough friendly confirmed
- Watford release two former Reading players
- Every former Royal to appear at the FIFA World Cup!
- 'Heroic' Reading FC fan who saved Luton fan to have Wembley stand named after her
- Mat Bramhall on pre-season work
- Reading FC academy graduate Tshibola named in World Cup squad
- Rob Couhig: ‘Well‑run clubs don’t pay top dollar to players who don’t play’
- Reading FC make stadium wheelchair accessibility improvements
- Supporting access for all at the Select Car Leasing Stadium
- Ticketing System Maintenance Scheduled For Thursday morning
- Reading FC youngster signs contract extension
- Harrison Rhone signs new deal
- Reading FC forward joins Scott Davies at Aldershot Town
- Relegated club renews interest in Reading FC's Andy Rinomhota
- Reading FC Community Trust talent ID sessions almost full
- Girls-only football camp for 11 to 14-year-olds to run over summer holidays
- Former Reading FC owner Dai Yongge files to dissolve holding company
- Long-serving Reading FC backroom staff member set to lose job
- World Cup Royals
- Reading scoop Gold Awards in Family Excellence scheme
- Reading FC Confirm NewC Sport As Official Ticketing Partner
- Released and Retained List 2026: Under-18s
Reading – Interesting Facts
Reading FC was founded on December 25, 1871.
The club was formed by Joseph Edward Sydenham alongside a group of young townsmen at the Bridge Street Rooms. This makes The Royals one of the oldest professional football teams in England.
Reading Football Club has never officially changed its name and has been known as Reading F.C. since its establishment in 1871.
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The Royals: Their current and most famous moniker, adopted in the 1970s. It references the fact that Reading is located in the Royal County of Berkshire.
The Biscuitmen: Their original, historic nickname, used until the 1970s. It was a nod to the town’s famous Huntley & Palmers biscuit factory, which was once the largest in the world.
Select Car Leasing Stadium (2021–Present): The current name of the club’s home ground, following a 10-year sponsorship agreement with the leasing company.
Madejski Stadium (1998–2021): The original name of the club’s current stadium, named in honor of former chairman Sir John Madejski.
Elm Park (1896–1998): The club’s historic home for over a century before they relocated to their current, purpose-built ground.
