While many in Berkshire remain fearful of what is to come as a protracted takeover rumbles on, it is still hard not to get some tingles of excitement for a clean slate and another fresh division to attack. Take a look below at five exciting fixtures the Royals faithful can look forward to in 2024/25. Birmingham City Reading open their account at St Andrew's on August 10, kicking off at 5.
30 pm. Blues, regular foes over the years, are back down in the third tier for the first time in over 30 years and have retained some feel-good factor despite relegation with new American owners. A full house at St Andrew's is always a difficult place to play, although the Royals have enjoyed some positive results up there over recent years.
The first chance to suss out of favourites for promotion, Ruben Selles' side have been given one of the toughest opening fixtures available. Wrexham Another club back in the third tier after a long time away, the Red Dragons are a team everyone wants to beat due to their famous Hollywood owners and popular documentary. But for the Royals, the Bank Holiday trip to North Wales (August 24) is a reunion with a legend.
Phil Parkinson, still sung about every Christmastime, plaRECENT ARTICLES: Allyed over 350 times for Reading in the 1990s and 2000s before embarking on a successful EFL managerial career. Since arriving at the Racecourse Ground, 'Parky' has led the club to two promotions and a first League One campaign for over 20 years. His homecoming to RG2 com.
