Reading F.C. facts for kids
Full name | Reading Football Club |
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Nickname(s) | The Royals |
Founded | 1871 |
Ground | Madejski Stadium |
Capacity | 24,169 |
Chairman | John Madejski |
Manager | José Manuel Gomes |
League | English Football League Championship |
The English Football Championship 2017/18 | League Championship, 3rd |
Reading Football Club are an football club in Reading, Berkshire. The team plays in the Football League. The team play at the Madejski Stadium, named after their owner, John Madejski. They are currently managed by José Manuel Gomes.
History
Reading were formed on 25 December 1871 and were known for many years as 'the Biscuitmen' because of the local biscuit factory in the town.
League position
Season | League | Position |
2000/01 | Second Division | 3rd |
2001/02 | Second Division | 2nd |
2002/03 | First Division | 4th |
2003/04 | First Division | 9th |
2004/05 | League Championship | 7th |
2005/06 | League Championship | Champions |
2006/07 | Premier League | 8th |
2007/08 | Premier League | 18th |
2008/09 | League Championship | 4th |
2009/10 | League Championship | 9th |
2010/11 | League Championship | 5th |
2011/12 | League Championship | 1st |
Former position
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Images for kids
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The last competitive match played at Elm Park between Reading and Norwich City in May 1998

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