Reading F.C.

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Reading F.C. is a professional football club based in Reading, Berkshire, England.

The club competes in EFL League One, the third tier of the English football league system.

Reading was formed on Christmas Day in 1871, making it one of the oldest football clubs in England.

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Biography

Formation

Reading Football Club was established on December 25, 1871, during a public meeting organized by Joseph Edward Sydenham, who later became the club's secretary. The club initially played its matches at various local grounds, including the Reading Recreation Ground and the Caversham Cricket Ground. In 1895, Reading transitioned to professionalism, necessitating a move to a larger venue, which led to the opening of the purpose-built Elm Park on September 5, 1896.

Early Success and Development

The club's early years saw them elected to the Football League Third Division South in 1920, and they achieved promotion to the Second Division after winning the Third Division South title in 1926. Notably, Reading's performance in the FA Cup during the 1926-27 season saw them reach the semi-finals, a feat they would not replicate until 2015. The club's attendance record was set during a fifth-round match against Brentford, drawing 33,042 fans to Elm Park.

Honours and Achievements

Reading has enjoyed various successes throughout its history, including winning the Second Division/Championship twice in the 2005-06 and 2011-12 seasons. They have also claimed titles in the Third Division South and Fourth Division, showcasing their competitive spirit across different levels of English football. The club's legacy includes victories in several cup competitions, such as the Full Members' Cup in 1987-88 and the London War Cup in 1941, solidifying their place in English football history.

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History

Formation and gradual rise (1871–1991)

Reading were formed on 25 December 1871, following a public meeting at the Bridge Street Rooms organised by Joseph Edward Sydenham, who would go on to be club secretary. The early matches were played at Reading Recreation Ground, and later the club held fixtures at Reading Cricket Ground, Coley Recreation Ground and Caversham Cricket Ground. The switch to professionalism in 1895 resulted in the need for a bigger ground and, to this end, the club moved again, to the purpose-built Elm Park on 5 September 1896. In 1913, Reading had a successful tour of Italy, prompting the leading sports newspaper Corriere della Sera to write, "Without doubt, Reading FC are the finest foreign team seen in Italy". Attilio Fresia moved to Reading as a result of the tour, becoming the first Italian to play in English football.

Reading were elected to the Football League Third Division South of the Football League in 1920. The club were promoted to the Second Division, following a Third Division South title win in 1926. 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, a placement the club would not match again until 2015, when they lost to holders Arsenal in the semi-final. The attendance at the 1–0 victory over Brentford in the fifth round set a new attendance record for Elm Park, at 33,042 people. This remains the highest attendance at a Reading home match.…

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League: EFL League One

Legacy

Honours

League

Second Division / Championship (level 2) Champions: 2005–06, 2011–12 Third Division South / Third Division / Second Division (level 3) Champions: 1925–26, 1985–86, 1993–94 Runners-up: 2001–02 Fourth Division (level 4) Champions: 1978–79 Promoted: 1975–76, 1983–84 Cup

Full Members' Cup Winners: 1987–88 London War Cup Winners: 1941 Third Division South Cup Winners: 1938

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