Peter Matthews (Pundit Pete)
@petermatthews25.bsky.social
Pundit Pete Reading FC Women report writer for @thetilehurstend Can’t imagine life without coffee, tea cakes, RFC, friends,family (probably not in that order).
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"That last-minute goal flattered the hosts in what was a close, hard-fought match, with the Royals (not for the first time this season) just unable to find that clinical finish in front of goal."
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
Winchester City Flyers 3-1 Reading Women: Match Report
Nat Cowell’s goal handed the Royals a late lifeline, but the hosts ultimately ran out winners.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
"That last-minute goal flattered the hosts in what was a close, hard-fought match, with the Royals (not for the first time this season) just unable to find that clinical finish in front of goal."
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
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"Although Kidlington Youth are a tier below, this performance was another reminder of how far Reading have progressed."
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a massive, double-digit win for #ReadingFC on Sunday afternoon.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a massive, double-digit win for #ReadingFC on Sunday afternoon.
Reading Women 11-1 Kidlington Youth Ladies: Match Report
The Royals racked up a massive win over Kidlington on Sunday.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
"Although Kidlington Youth are a tier below, this performance was another reminder of how far Reading have progressed."
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a massive, double-digit win for #ReadingFC on Sunday afternoon.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a massive, double-digit win for #ReadingFC on Sunday afternoon.
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REPORT: The Royals are up to fourth thanks to yesterday's 2-1 win over Sholing!
#ReadingFC dominated, but couldn't quite put the game to bed before conceding late and enduring a nervy finish.
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#ReadingFC dominated, but couldn't quite put the game to bed before conceding late and enduring a nervy finish.
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Reading Women 2-1 Sholing Women: Match Report
Keren Banduka and Nat Cowell gave the Royals a 2-0 lead, but Reading were pegged back by a late Sholing strike.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
REPORT: The Royals are up to fourth thanks to yesterday's 2-1 win over Sholing!
#ReadingFC dominated, but couldn't quite put the game to bed before conceding late and enduring a nervy finish.
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#ReadingFC dominated, but couldn't quite put the game to bed before conceding late and enduring a nervy finish.
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social
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“We can already see the progression and hopefully we can keep improving week by week."
@petermatthews25.bsky.social sat down with Max Scott for an in-depth chat about his coaching career, #ReadingFC Women, the importance of the Community Trust, and much more.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social sat down with Max Scott for an in-depth chat about his coaching career, #ReadingFC Women, the importance of the Community Trust, and much more.
Max Scott On Reading Women’s Progress And His Coaching Journey
Pete sat down with Reading Women’s assistant manager for an in-depth chat about his story so far.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
“We can already see the progression and hopefully we can keep improving week by week."
@petermatthews25.bsky.social sat down with Max Scott for an in-depth chat about his coaching career, #ReadingFC Women, the importance of the Community Trust, and much more.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social sat down with Max Scott for an in-depth chat about his coaching career, #ReadingFC Women, the importance of the Community Trust, and much more.
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"It felt like Reading did pretty much everything right, but were just lacking that selfishness and clinical finish in the final third of the pitch."
#ReadingFC ran Brentford close in the FA Cup yesterday with a strong performance, but were narrowly beaten.
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#ReadingFC ran Brentford close in the FA Cup yesterday with a strong performance, but were narrowly beaten.
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Reading Women 1-2 Brentford Women: Match Report
Despite a dogged performance and late goal from Keziah Banduka, the Royals bowed out of the FA Cup on Sunday.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
"It felt like Reading did pretty much everything right, but were just lacking that selfishness and clinical finish in the final third of the pitch."
#ReadingFC ran Brentford close in the FA Cup yesterday with a strong performance, but were narrowly beaten.
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#ReadingFC ran Brentford close in the FA Cup yesterday with a strong performance, but were narrowly beaten.
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social
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REPORT: A strong second-half display was crucial in #ReadingFC's first league away victory of the season yesterday, running out 3-1 winners against Southampton.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social talks us through the action.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social talks us through the action.
Southampton Women’s FC 1-3 Reading Women: Match Report
Goals from Sarah Thompson, Tyra Wilson and Nat Cowell gave the Royals a second league win of the season - and first on the road.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
September 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
REPORT: A strong second-half display was crucial in #ReadingFC's first league away victory of the season yesterday, running out 3-1 winners against Southampton.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social talks us through the action.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social talks us through the action.
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"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.
@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.
Manorcroft United 0-5 Reading Women: Match Report
The Royals got off to a flying start in the FA Cup, easily seeing off Englefield Green, Surrey-based Manorcroft.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
"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.
@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.
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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.
@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.
Beaconsfield Town 2-1 Reading Women: Match Report
Mia Parker’s goal wasn’t enough as the Royals fell to a first defeat of the new season.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
September 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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.
@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.
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"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.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social's take on yesterday's 4-1 win for #ReadingFC over Badshot Lea.
Reading Women 4-1 Badshot Lea Ladies: Match Report
Goals from Wilson, Whitburn (x2) and Hayes handed the Royals a commanding start to the new season.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
September 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
"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.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social's take on yesterday's 4-1 win for #ReadingFC over Badshot Lea.
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"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.
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.
Reading Women Go Again In 2025/26 After Another ‘All Change’ Summer
The Royals have been able to rebuild in much more normal circumstances, following May’s takeover.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
August 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"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.
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.
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"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.
@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.
Getting To Know Ed Jackson-Norris, Reading Women’s New Manager
Ed Jackson-Norris was recently appointed as the Royals’ gaffer, alongside new assistant Max Scott.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
July 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
"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.
@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.
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"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
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
A Thank You To Pedro Bruno, Outgoing Reading Women Manager
The Royals recently announced the departure of Bruno, following a turbulent but ultimately successful season.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
June 29, 2025 at 10:17 AM
"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
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
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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.
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...yep, #ReadingFC Women’s 2024/25 had it all.
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Reading Women’s 2024/25: A Success Story In A Far From Normal Season
Pete recaps a turbulent campaign for the Royals, which ultimately turned out well on the pitch.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
May 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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.
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...yep, #ReadingFC Women’s 2024/25 had it all.
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social
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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.
@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.
AFC Porchester 2-0 Reading Women: Match Report
The Royals tasted defeat in their last game of the 2024/25 season.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
April 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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.
@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.
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
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Ps. Loved meeting Angy, Steve and Pedro
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Reading FC Women's Peter Matthews nominated for Berkshire Football Award
Nominations are open until Monday 26th May 2025.
footballinberkshire.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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.
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...
Ps. Loved meeting Angy, Steve and Pedro
footballinberkshire.co.uk/news/footbal...
Reading FC Women's Peter Matthews nominated for Berkshire Football Award
Nominations are open until Monday 26th May 2025.
footballinberkshire.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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...
Ps. Loved meeting Angy, Steve and Pedro
footballinberkshire.co.uk/news/footbal...
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"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.
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#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.
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Reading Women 6-2 Badshot Lea Ladies: Match Report
The Royals completed the double over Badshot Lea with a thumping win in Slough on Sunday.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
April 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
"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
#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
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"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.
@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.
Oxford City 10-0 Reading Women: Match Report
The Royals capitulated in the second half of an already-difficult game at Oxford City, having looked promising before the break.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:39 AM
"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.
@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.
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"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
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
Woodley United Ladies 3-3 Reading Women: Match Report
The Royals played out an entertaining (and controversial) high-scoring at the University of Reading Bulmershe Pavilion on Sunday.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
March 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
"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
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
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“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.
@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.
Meet Pedro Bruno, Reading Women’s First-Team Manager
Towards the end of Reading Women’s difficult rebuild season, Pete sat down with manager Pedro Bruno for an in-depth chat about his time at the club so far, the 2024/25 season, his time before Reading,...
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
March 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
“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.
@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.
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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.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a game in which #ReadingFC never recovered from a tough start, but did at least manage a late consolation.
Wycombe Wanderers 6-1 Reading Women: Match Report
The Royals endured a difficult evening in Buckinghamshire, losing heavily at Wycombe on Tuesday night.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
March 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a game in which #ReadingFC never recovered from a tough start, but did at least manage a late consolation.
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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.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social talks us through the action.
Badshot Lea Ladies 0-1 Reading Women: Match Report
Zuzanna Gajzler’s first-half winner earned the Royals a vital second away win of the season.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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.
@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
🗓 Sunday 9th March
📍 Operatix Community Ground, GU10 4PF
⏰ 2:00pm Kick-Off
🎟 Adults £3 | Concessions £1 | U16s FREE
March 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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
🗓 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 👇
The remaining six league fixtures have now been arranged and published 👇
March 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Following on from Reading FC Women’s impressive victory against Selsey yesterday 👏👏
The remaining six league fixtures have now been arranged and published 👇
The remaining six league fixtures have now been arranged and published 👇
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"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.
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#ReadingFC notched up a vital second league win of the season yesterday at Selsey.
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Selsey Women 0-3 Reading Women: Match Report
A vital away win moved the Royals four clear of the relegation places on Sunday.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"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
#ReadingFC notched up a vital second league win of the season yesterday at Selsey.
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