The Royals made it two SCL wins in two thanks to a big cup win over Beaconsfield.

The Royals enjoyed a rampant, dominant return to the SCL after more than two years away.

The Royals are back in the wider club fold, have returned to the SCL and are looking forward to what’ll hopefully be a successful season.

Some special guests on this episode of the pod as Peter and Ross are joined by Reading Women stars Nat Cowell and Sarah Thompson.

The Royals’ head of women’s football dropped by onto the pod to talk about recent developments with Ross and Pete.

Reading made the surprise announcement last week that the Women’s side were to come back into the fold, including playing some games at the SCL.

Though the Royals didn’t earn promotion in 2025/26, it was still a positive season both on and off the pitch.

Strikes from Mia Parker and Nat Cowell, plus an own goal, weren’t enough on a high-scoring, dramatic evening at Arbour Park.

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The Royals got the win via goals from Ellie Szekeres and Ellie Manners after the break.

The Royals ran riot against Fleet Town thanks to goals from Tia Johnson (x3), Nat Cowell (x3), Keren Banduka and Mia Parker.

Georgia Hayes was on the scoresheet in an encouraging away draw for the Royals.

Katie Akerman’s long-range goal was the difference on a night when the Royals gave a good account of themselves.

The Royals ran riot thanks to goals from Tyra Wilson, Keziah Banduka, Nat Cowell, Ava Broke-Smith and Tia Johnson (x2).

It was a frustrating afternoon for the Royals, who couldn’t find a way through against Sholing on Sunday.

The Royals’ return to action ended in a goalless draw against fellow promotion hopefuls.

Tia Johnson and Tyra Wilson both netted braces as the Royals continued their strong league form.

Jazz King’s second-half winner inflicted a rare defeat on the league leaders.

T’Shay St Louis and George Booth were on the scoresheet for the Royals, but goals from Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (x2) and Reggie Watson saw Chelsea through to the next round of the FA Youth Cup.

Reading Women have been through another whirlwind 12 months, and although things are looking up on the pitch, concerns remain off it…

The Royals played well on their way to an impressive point and clean sheet against the Chairgirls.

A comfortable win in Buckinghamshire was earned with goals from Mia Parker (x2), Keren Banduka and Georgia Hayes.

Nat Cowell’s goal handed the Royals a late lifeline, but the hosts ultimately ran out winners.

The Royals racked up a massive win over Kidlington on Sunday.

Keren Banduka and Nat Cowell gave the Royals a 2-0 lead, but Reading were pegged back by a late Sholing strike.

Pete sat down with Reading Women’s assistant manager for an in-depth chat about his story so far.

Despite a dogged performance and late goal from Keziah Banduka, the Royals bowed out of the FA Cup on Sunday.

Goals from Sarah Thompson, Tyra Wilson and Nat Cowell gave the Royals a second league win of the season - and first on the road.

The Royals got off to a flying start in the FA Cup, easily seeing off Englefield Green, Surrey-based Manorcroft.

Mia Parker’s goal wasn’t enough as the Royals fell to a first defeat of the new season.

Goals from Wilson, Whitburn (x2) and Hayes handed the Royals a commanding start to the new season.

The Royals have been able to rebuild in much more normal circumstances, following May’s takeover.

Ed Jackson-Norris was recently appointed as the Royals’ gaffer, alongside new assistant Max Scott.

The Royals recently announced the departure of Bruno, following a turbulent but ultimately successful season.

Pete recaps a turbulent campaign for the Royals, which ultimately turned out well on the pitch.

The Royals tasted defeat in their last game of the 2024/25 season.

Nominations are open until Monday 26th May 2025.

The Royals completed the double over Badshot Lea with a thumping win in Slough on Sunday.

The Royals capitulated in the second half of an already-difficult game at Oxford City, having looked promising before the break.

The Royals played out an entertaining (and controversial) high-scoring at the University of Reading Bulmershe Pavilion on Sunday.

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,...

The Royals endured a difficult evening in Buckinghamshire, losing heavily at Wycombe on Tuesday night.

Zuzanna Gajzler’s first-half winner earned the Royals a vital second away win of the season.

A vital away win moved the Royals four clear of the relegation places on Sunday.

A game to forget as the Royals are thrashed on the road by Winchester City Flyers.

We’ve got a big, big episode of the pod for you this week.