"There were some great performances, effort and passages of play." @petermatthews25.bsky.social talks us through an emphatic win for #ReadingFC against Manorcroft United, for whom this was a special occasion: a first-ever FA Cup tie for any of their teams.

REPORT: An opportunity missed for #ReadingFC, who were narrowly beaten 2-1 at Beaconsfield yesterday. @petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a game in which the Royals didn't do the basics well enough and weren't clinical enough in front of goal.

"The fans enjoyed watching the new-look team playing on the front foot, creating space, working hard and covering for each other." @petermatthews25.bsky.social's take on yesterday's 4-1 win for #ReadingFC over Badshot Lea.

"It certainly feels there’s a new vibe around the team." After another summer of 'all change' for #ReadingFC Women, their 2025/26 season kicks off on Sunday. As @petermatthews25.bsky.social writes, the expectation is very much for the Royals to compete.

"We want to get through the divisions as quickly - but as financially responsible - as possible." @petermatthews25.bsky.social sat down with new #ReadingFC Women boss Ed Jackson-Norris to chat about building on last season's foundations, 2025/26 aims and much more.

"When looking back at Bruno’s short reign in charge of the team, it can undoubtedly be classed as a success." ✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC

READ: Turbulence off the pitch, a huge effort behind the scenes, spot-kick success in the cup and a league resurgence in the second half of the season... ...yep, #ReadingFC Women’s 2024/25 had it all. ✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social

REPORT: The Royals' season ended in defeat yesterday, with a 2-0 loss at AFC Porchester. @petermatthews25.bsky.social also sums up #ReadingFC's "interesting, bumpy and, at times, roller-coaster ride of a season" and a POTS win for Lucy Bolitho.

And I’m chuffed for Reading Women FC Community Trust too. It’s been a privilege to document the journey - for a great bunch of players, coaching team and fans too.

Very kind. And thank you to @thetilehurstend.bsky.social for their continued support of Reading FC Women 👏👏 Ps. Loved meeting Angy, Steve and Pedro footballinberkshire.co.uk/news/footbal...

"It was a super, free-flowing performance." #ReadingFC save their best display of the season for the last home game of 2024/25, with Lucy Bolitho netting a hat-trick in a 6-2 win over Badshot Lea yesterday. ✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social

"After a first half that started so well, entertained us and promised so much, it all fell apart in the second." @petermatthews25.bsky.social's report on an afternoon to forget for #ReadingFC, who endured a rough second half to lose 10-0 at Oxford City yesterday.

"At the final whistle it felt like justice had been done. Reading had played well but never dropped their heads or gave up, even when nothing was going right for them." ✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC

“You have to pick your battles, so I’m picking the battle of surviving.” @petermatthews25.bsky.social sat down with Pedro Bruno for an in-depth chat about #ReadingFC Women’s season so far, his approach as manager, the “heroes” behind the scenes, and much more.

REPORT: The Royals' return to Adams Park didn't go to plan yesterday, with Wycombe running out 6-1 winners. @petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a game in which #ReadingFC never recovered from a tough start, but did at least manage a late consolation.

REPORT: A big win at Badshot Lea yesterday, thanks to Zuzanna Gajzler’s first-half goal, helped #ReadingFC move clear of the bottom two. @petermatthews25.bsky.social talks us through the action.

Badshot Lea v Reading FC Women Community Trust 🗓 Sunday 9th March 📍 Operatix Community Ground, GU10 4PF ⏰ 2:00pm Kick-Off 🎟 Adults £3 | Concessions £1 | U16s FREE

Following on from Reading FC Women’s impressive victory against Selsey yesterday 👏👏 The remaining six league fixtures have now been arranged and published 👇

"For a match of such importance to both teams, it was played with a great attitude and competitive throughout." #ReadingFC notched up a vital second league win of the season yesterday at Selsey. ✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social

"Whatever changes the Reading manager attempted... he just couldn’t find a combination that worked and Reading found themselves pretty much out of the match by half-time." ✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC

🎧 A bumper episode of the pod is in your feeds right now, with @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social joined by @petermatthews25.bsky.social. - A review of the Bolton win - Pete talks #ReadingFC Women's recent improvement - Ross analyses new man Billy Bodin in depth

"It was another decent performance - extremely unlucky with the penalty call - but still a vast improvement from earlier in the season." ✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC

"Although Reading will I’m sure be disappointed with the result, this performance was in complete contrast to the one on the opening day of the season." @petermatthews25.bsky.social's take on a well contested defeat to Sholing as #ReadingFC exit the League Cup.

"It was a match where the scoreline didn’t reflect the domination, possession and chances created by the Royals." Lucy Bolitho's brace gave #ReadingFC a well deserved first league win of 24/25 yesterday, at home to Selsey. ✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social

REPORT: The Royals remain without points on the board following another home defeat in the league yesterday. @petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a somewhat harsh 4-1 loss to Winchester, with positives to take from #ReadingFC's performance.

REPORT: #ReadingFC kick off 2025 with a heavy defeat away to an impressive Ascot United side. @petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps an afternoon to forget for the Royals.

I’m biased…. obviously - but I think this is worth a read - about some the great work that Angy and Steve do (thank you). “If we beat West Ham you’re in, otherwise God may not want you to do this!”

“If we beat West Ham you’re in, otherwise God may not want you to do this!” @petermatthews25.bsky.social sits down with Steve Prince and Angy King for a chat about the vital work of chaplaincy at #ReadingFC, as well as the Dai-era and post-Covid challenges at the club.

REPORT: A poor end to 2024 for #ReadingFC, who lost 6-0 at home to Wycombe Wanderers yesterday afternoon. @petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps the action.

"In all fairness it was a comfortable 90 minutes for the visitors. The Yellas’ goalkeeper was untested and Reading were unable to land a blow." @petermatthews25.bsky.social's report on #ReadingFC's 3-0 home defeat to Ascot United yesterday.

Quarter-Final results - from yesterday’s @berksandbucksfa.bsky.social Women’s Senior County Cup ▪️Ascot United 0-1 Newport Pagnell Town ▪️Penn & Tylers Green 1-4 Chesham Utd ▪️Beaconsfield Town FC 0-5 Maidenhead Utd CT ▪️Abingdon United FC 0-0 Reading FC Community Trust RFC Win Penalties 3 - 5

It’s always interesting to refresh The FA fulltime.thefa.com website for updates re Reading FC Women league fixtures (and cup draws). Just announced- the League Cup draw: Sholing v Reading FC Women 2pm, Sunday 8th December 2024 At the Oasis Academy Mayfield

"Today’s performance... felt like another turning point in the development of this new, young and ever-learning Royals team." Pete's take on a positive display and (yet another!) shootout win for #ReadingFC, this time at Abingdon in the Berks & Bucks Cup.