AREADING F.C.
Founded: 1871
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READING F.C. (Football Club)
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BRIEF HISTORY of READING FOOTBALL CLUB
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Reading were formed on 25 December 1871, following a public meeting at the Bridge Street Rooms organised by
the future club secretary Joseph Edward Sydenham. Reading were elected to the Football League Third Division
South of the Football League in 1920. Reading's best performance in the FA Cup came in 1926–27 when they lost
to eventual winners Cardiff City at Wolverhampton in the semi-final. Reading lost their place in Division Two
in May 1931, and remained in Third Division South until the outbreak of World War II. The club won the Southern
Section Cup, beating Bristol City in the two-legged final in 1938, and when taking part in the regional London
War League and Cup competitions, gained another honour by beating Brentford in the London War Cup Final of 1941
by 3–2 at Stamford Bridge. When League football resumed after the war, Reading quickly came to prominence once
again. The club's record victory, 10–2 versus Crystal Palace, was recorded in September 1946, and Reading twice
finished runners-up in the Third (South), in 1948–49 and 1951–52, but they were denied a return to Division Two
as only the champions were promoted.
Reading's moment of cup glory came in 1988 when they won the Simod Cup, beating a number of top flight sides en
route to their Wembley win over Luton Town. Reading were promoted to the Second Division as champions in 1986 under
the management of Ian Branfoot, but were relegated back to the Third Division in 1988. The appointment of Mark
McGhee as player-manager, shortly after the takeover by John Madejski, in 1991 saw Reading move forward. They
were crowned champions of the new Division Two in 1994. In 1995 Reading had eased past Tranmere Rovers in the
play-off semi-finals and looked to have booked their place in the Premier League only to lose against Bolton
Wanderers in the final. 1998 saw Reading move into the new 24,200 all-seater Madejski Stadium, named after
chairman, John Madejski. Reading returned to Division One for 2002–03 after finishing runners-up in Division Two.
The following season they finished fourth in Division One and qualified for the play-offs, where they lost in the
semi-final to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Reading won the 2005–06 Championship with a league record 106 points, scoring 99 goals and losing only twice.
Reading were promoted to English football's top division for the first time in their history. The 2006–07 season
saw Reading make their first appearance in the top flight of English football. Reading defied pre-season predictions
of relegation to finish the season in eighth place with 55 points. This second season was less successful and Reading
were relegated back to the Championship. Reading started the 2008–09 season with a 15 match unbeaten home run. They
finished fourth and qualify for the play-offs, where they lost to Burnley in the semi-final. In the 2010–11 FA Cup,
Reading reached the quarter-final, where they lost 1–0 to Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium, Reading
eventually finished 5th in the Championship to qualify for the division's play-offs. After beating Cardiff City in the
semi-finals they lost 4–2 to Swansea City in the final at Wembley Stadium. In the 2011–12 season a streak of good form
in the second half of the season, ensured promotion to the Premier League on 17 April 2012 with 1–0 home win against
Nottingham Forest. Manager Brian McDermott led Reading to their first Premier League win of the 2012–13 season on 17
November 2012 at the eleventh attempt, defeating Everton 2–1 at home.
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CLUB FACTS & INFORMATION
Official Name
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| Reading F.C. |
Club Nickname
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| The Royals |
Year Founded
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| 1871 (146 years ago) |
English County
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| Berkshire |
Current Ground
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| Madejski Stadium |
Ground Location
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| Reading, England |
Club's Owners
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| Dai Yongge and Dai Xiuli (majority) |
Main Director
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| Sir John Madejski |
Current Manager
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| Jaap Stam |
Current League
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| Championship |
Last Season
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| Championship, 3rd place |
HOME COLORS
Blue & White |
AWAY COLORS
Violet w/White Trim |
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INTERESTING STADIUM FACTS & INFORMATION
MADEJSKI STADIUM
Junction 11, M4, Reading, Berkshire, RG2-0FL, England
OPENED: ......... August 22, 1988
SURFACE: ........ Desso GrassMaster
COST: .............. $50 Million
CAPACITY: ...... 24,161
RECORD: ......... 24,184 (2012 vs Everton)
OWNER: ........... RFC Holdings Ltd
OPERATOR: ..... Reading Football Club
FIELD SIZE: ..... 111 x 76 yards (101 x 69 meters)
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