Reading FC

English club founded in 1871, with appearances in the Premier League and tradition in southern England football.

History

Founded in 1871, Reading FC is one of England's oldest football clubs. It spent most of its history in the lower divisions of English football, but experienced periods of prominence, including a Premier League campaign in the 2006-07 season, when it finished in eighth place, its best position in the top flight. The club also played in the Championship for several seasons, forming regional rivalries in southern England. In recent years it has faced financial and administrative difficulties that resulted in successive relegations, but maintains a loyal fan base and a century-old tradition.