Reading FC men begin their preparations for the new season with their first pre-season friendly fixture this weekend.
The Royals welcome Colchester United to Bearwood Park on Saturday in a behind closed doors friendly.
League Two Colchester are the first opponents of this summer’s pre-season campaign as Reading will face another stren test behind closed doors agaisnt Benfica the following weekend.
Paul Ince’s team then face West Ham United at home in front of the fans, an away trip to AFC Wimbledon and finally they host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Kelly Chambers’ Reading FC Women’s team have announced their first match of pre-season which will take place on Sunday, August 7.
Ahead of preparing for a new Women’s Super League campaign, Reading will travel to the Robins High Performance Centre to face Championship side Bristol City.
Bristol finished in third place in the FA Women’s Championship last season, finishing on 37 points with 11 wins, four draws and seven defeats from their campaign.
Tickets for Reading FC Women’s match against Bristol are available at: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/womens-pre-season-schedule/