Reading Women 5-0 Woodley United Ladies: Match Report Tia Johnson (x3), Keren Banduka and Mia Parker were on the scoresheet in a resounding Community Day victory.

REPORT: #ReadingFC cruised to a resounding home win over Woodley United yesterday, with a strong performance from the visitors' 'keeper preventing an even heavier scoreline.

@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps an excellent Community Day victory.

Leam Richardson On Reading’s ‘Groundhog Day’ Cardiff Defeat The manager felt Reading’s loss to the Bluebirds had a sense of familiarity to it.

“We had big chances at 0-0, at 0-1, at 1-2, and the game could have gone either way. But it was decided in both boxes. We didn’t take our chances, and we conceded goals that were avoidable."

#ReadingFC

The Weekly Bobbins: Patience Running Thin In this week’s column, Bobbins examines the bigger picture at Reading, as well as Saturday’s defeat to Cardiff.

"Fans, myself included, are impatient and do want the moon on a stick. But the more pointed issue is this: we’re not seeing a single ounce of progression, on the field at least. If we can’t have the moon, at least give us a stick!"

#ReadingFC

Reading 1-3 Cardiff City: Player Ratings A better display than Reading’s previous outings, but not enough to get a result against now-promoted Cardiff.

RATINGS: A middling display overall in defeat to Cardiff, but Andy Rinomhota was a bright spark in #ReadingFC's midfield, as @webberross.bsky.social writes.

Reading 1-3 Cardiff City: It’s Happened Again For the second home game running, the visiting team sealed promotion to the Championship at the SCL.

“It always felt like our role today was to be extras in Cardiff City’s story."

Harry's take as a more spirited #ReadingFC performance couldn’t stop the Bluebirds from sealing promotion to the Championship.

Opposition Lowdown: Cardiff City On Verge Of Promotion Reading’s penultimate home game of the season sees them take on promotion-chasing Cardiff at the SCL. Join us as we take a closer look at the opposition.

OPPO: Another home game against a side looking to secure promotion on the day - this time #ReadingFC host Cardiff City.

Steven picks out everything you need to know about the Bluebirds' squad, manager, form and more.

Reading vs Cardiff City: 2025/26 Match Preview The Royals welcome another side hopeful of securing promotion at the SCL, this time in the form of Cardiff.

⚽️ It's matchday!

A difficult penultimate home game of the season lies in store for a #ReadingFC side pretty much now on the beach, with Cardiff City looking to secure promotion.

Rhys has your preview.

How Much Of Reading’s Drop-Off Is On Leam Richardson? Jamie takes a more balanced look at where the fault lies for Reading’s recent lapse in form.

OPINION: Jamie takes a closer look at how much of #ReadingFC's current on-field woes are down to Leam Richardson, and whether he deserves more time.

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 459: Birthday Scaries The Donny defeat and a Player of the Season-themed Dingwang quiz feature on this week’s episode of the pod.

🎧 In your feeds right now: episode 459 of the pod. This week:

- Analysis of #ReadingFC's loss at beach-bound Doncaster Rovers
- A BIG mailbag
- A Player of the Season-themed version of our very own Dingwang quiz

🎙️ @webberross.bsky.social

AFC Portchester 1-1 Reading Women: Match Report Georgia Hayes was on the scoresheet in an encouraging away draw for the Royals.

"It’s great to see how far the team has progressed... and how close they are to being able challenge for the top spot themselves."

@petermatthews25.bsky.social's take as #ReadingFC again turn title-race disrupters, taking a point off high-flying Portchester.

Doncaster Rovers Fans Verdict: Teetering Into Toxicity The atmosphere among the fans teetered into unchartered territory after another abysmal afternoon.

READ: The #ReadingFC fans were sent on an emotional rollercoaster yet again on Saturday, from impatience all the way through to open mockery.

They also seem to be unanimous in their verdict on Leam Richardson, and the ‘football’ he has us playing.

Leam Richardson ‘Very Disappointed’ With Reading’s Doncaster Display The Royals again fell well short performance-wise, beaten 1-0 in Yorkshire on Saturday.

“We should have had a penalty early on... but there’s no excuse and I think we’ve fallen short today.”

The manager's take on yesterday's game, wanting more intensity from #ReadingFC and feeling for the fans who travelled.

The Weekly Bobbins: A Slow Slide Into Irrelevance A drab showing at Doncaster Rovers was more evidence that Reading’s playoff bid is vanishing with a whimper.

"When Richardson arrived in late October, confidence was low and the style of play was the main complaint... Fast‑forward to April and we’ve somehow managed to regress even further."

#ReadingFC

RATINGS: Precisely one player (you'll never guess who) came out of a dire game at Doncaster Rovers with any noteworthy credit.

✍️ @webberross.bsky.social / #ReadingFC

"Today was a disaster of a performance, and some serious questions need to be asked about the direction this club is heading in."

#ReadingFC

Opposition Lowdown: Grant McCann’s Stumbling Doncaster Rovers With only four games left in the season, Reading travel to Doncaster Rovers this Saturday. Join us as we take a closer look at the opposition.

OPPO: Doncaster Rovers are on track for survival following last season's promotion, but have been in wobbly form of late. Plus, they have a midfielder up for player of the season.

#ReadingFC

Doncaster Rovers vs Reading: 2025/26 Match Preview The Royals head up to Yorkshire on Saturday for their penultimate away game of the season.

⚽️ It's matchday!

#ReadingFC need all three points today to revive a flagging playoff bid, with Doncaster Rovers standing in our way.

@rhyswhite72.bsky.social has your preview.

I just can't be an enthusiastic part of the "it's the result not the performance" crowd, even if we do make the playoffs it's going to be a dull slog.

I don't want Leam to be sacked, I'm keen to see what a "proper" preseason can provide but my enthusiasm will wane quickly if next season is the same

Cynicism, Performances And Reading’s Faltering Playoff Bid A broader check-in from Sim on his own mood, and that of the fanbase, as Reading’s playoff bid appears to be faltering.

OPINION: Musings from @simfrombucks.bsky.social on the state of #ReadingFC's playoff bid, how he's feeling right now, an increasingly cynical fanbase, and how the Royals need to approach the rest of this season.

Maidenhead United Women 1-0 Reading Women: Match Report Katie Akerman’s long-range goal was the difference on a night when the Royals gave a good account of themselves.

REPORT: The Royals' search for silverware in 2025/26 is at an end, following another narrow cup defeat.

Here's @petermatthews25.bsky.social's take on a game in which #ReadingFC gave a good account of themselves away to higher-tier Maidenhead United.

Fun chat this week with lots to debate - this could have gone on for another hour honestly

Trying to keep things level right now with pros and cons but it can be tricky when the attacking play isn't super exciting

Why Not Play The Kids Now? Alex argues that now would be a good time for Reading to dish out more opportunities to young players.

"A quick win would be to see our academy players given the chance to stake claims for the first team."

Alex believes #ReadingFC's playoff bid is probably done, and game time should be given to young talent.

Lincoln City Fans Verdict: It Can’t Go On Like This, Can It? Spoiler alert: the fans were not in a good mood after Lincoln sealed promotion at the SCL on Saturday.

READ: Monday seemed to be a breaking point for many fans, with Leam Richardson coming in for a lot of flak since.

Harry wraps up what Loyal Royals had to say on the gaffer, as well as the state of #ReadingFC's playoff push.

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 458: Urgency Join Ben and Ross for your weekly helping of Reading FC podcasting.

This week's episode of the pod is live!

- Analysis on two frustrating Easter games for #ReadingFC

- Should we bring Kamari Doyle back next season?

- A Steve Coppell-themed quiz for the pod's newly named Dingwang.

🎙️ @mrblthomas.bsky.social, @webberross.bsky.social

Most kind! Thank you very much 🙏

From Elm Park Mascot To Lifelong Sufferer Lifelong Loyal Royal Mark Palmer takes a walk down memory lane in his TTE debut.

"Elm Park just felt different. I know everyone says that about old grounds, but it really did."

TTE debutant Mark reminisces on his mascot memories, Elm Park and 40 "often frustrating, occasionally baffling" years as a #ReadingFC fan.

Leam Richardson Slams ‘Pathetic’ Conceded Goals In Reading’s Imps Loss The manager struck a much more negative tone in his post-Lincoln comments.

LR on #ReadingFC's defence yesterday: “The goals sum up where we are at. They were pathetic."

On the attack: “We had 70% possession in both halves but probably had control without an edge or intent."

Overall: "We have to be collectively better."

The Weekly Bobbins: A Shrug Dressed As Professional Football Bobbins’ post mortem on… whatever that was against Lincoln City.

"It felt like a group going through the motions, ticking boxes, doing the bare minimum of professional movement without any conviction behind it, already defeated."

#ReadingFC

Reading 1-2 Lincoln City: Player Ratings The Royals put in a poor showing against now-promoted Lincoln City, as Ross writes.

RATINGS: Few players came out of this match with much credit, really.

Here's how @webberross.bsky.social graded the Royals after a disappointingly poor display against Lincoln at the SCL.

thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/player-ratin...

Reading 1-2 Lincoln City: Playoff Bid Over? Lewis Wing drew the Royals level late on, but Reading once again were punished in the 96th minute.

"Reading have played worse this season, but today they still lacked energy and the ability to break lines with attacking transitions, showing no width, and the substitutions came too late to make any difference."

Alex's take on yet more late pain for #ReadingFC.