The 2024/25 FA Youth Cup campaign has seen a combined Reading City Football Club and John Madejski Academy squad competing for the cup with members of our own Under 18s squad featuring for the first time as our partnership continues to go from strength to strength.

After discussions between representatives of Reading City & Thatcham Town along with the FA we are now in a position to confirm that our First Round Qualifying clash against Thatcham Town will take place here at the Rivermoor on Friday 20th September with a 19:45 Kick Off.

Join us for Friday Night Football Under the Lights! 

Due to FA Cup ticketing rules which requires the total gate fee to be split between both clubs this is an all-paying fixture which means that our Season Ticket Holders and Members will need to pay to watch this fixture. It also means that we are not able to offer our usual discounts to Blue Light Card Holders, Defence Discount Card Holders or Premier League/English Football League/Women’s Super League or Women’s Championship Season Ticket Holders.

Admission is priced at £6 Adults and £4 Concessions.

Tickets are on sale now, click here to purchase in advance and help speed-up entry at the Turnstiles.

Alternatively, you can pay on the day, cash and card is accepted at the Turnstiles.