Reading FC will host Premier League Brighton & Hove Albion in their preparations for the new season.
The Royals will welcome the Seagulls to the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday, July 23.
Paul Ince’s side’s pre-season calendar is beginning to take shape as they also face tests against West Ham, AFC Wimbledon, and behind-closed-doors games against Benfica and Colchester United.
Tickets for the game against Brighton will be announced in due course.
Graham Potter led Brighton to a progressive season where their fans were treated to some exciting attacking football.
Brighton finished in ninth position on 51 points with 12 wins, 15 draws and 11 defeats as they further cemented their status as an established top flight team.
Reading last faced Brighton in competitive action in the 2016/17 season when the Seagulls won promotion to the Premier League for the first time.
The Royals earned a 2-2 draw in that season against Brighton but were defeated 3-0 in the reverse fixture at the Amex.
