Simon Johnson and his Cityzens will are back on the road this Saturday with a short trip to our local rivals Wokingham Town in what we like to call an RGClásico.

Johnson’s side unfortunately suffered a narrow defeat in the County Cup on Tuesday night at the hands of Step 3 Hungerford Town, so will be looking to ensure they don’t look to lose a second consecutive derby.

Johnson’s side are currently on a good run of form in the league with five games unbeaten and will also be looking to extend that this weekend.

ABOUT THE OPPOSITION

Wokingham Town, founded in 1875, moved to Finchampstead Road in 1906. They joined the Metropolitan League in 1954 and later played in the Delphian, Corinthian, and Athenian Leagues before entering the Isthmian League in 1973. Promoted to the Premier Division in 1982, they reached the FA Cup first round in 1982–83 and the FA Trophy semi-finals in 1987–88. Financial troubles in the 1990s led to relegations and the sale of their ground, resulting in ground shares with Windsor & Eton, Flackwell Heath, and Egham Town. They dropped to the Hellenic League to return to Wokingham at Emmbrook Sports’ ground.

In 2004, they merged with Emmbrook Sports, becoming Wokingham & Emmbrook, and competed in the Hellenic Football League. They won the Reading Senior Cup in 2009 and secured multiple wins through 2015. After sharing grounds with Bracknell Town in 2009, they moved to the Hellenic League Premier Division. The club made its FA Cup debut in 2011–12 and explored a merger with Woodley Town in 2011.

Promoted to the Combined Counties League Premier Division North in 2021, they reverted to the name Wokingham Town in May 2024.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Coming into this game, Simon Johnson’s are in good form enjoying an unbeaten spell of five league games and will be looking to keep that going. Unfortunately Tuesday night saw us suffer our first defeat in nine games against Step 3 outfit Hungerford Town in the Berkshire & Buckinghamshire Football Association’s Senior County Cup, Johnson will therefore be looking to return to winning ways.

Wokingham Town come into this game unbeaten in two and will be looking to extend their unbeaten run. Just like City the Suma’s were in midweek action. Travelling to Broadfields United in the Combined Counties Football League Premier Division North on Tuesday night in a game that finished 1-1.

TICKETS

Prices are:

Adults: £8
Concessions: £4

RADIO COVERAGE

If you can’t make it to Lowther Road to support the Cityzens, then our friends at Hospital Radio Reading will have live coverage via;

• Their website www.hrreading.org.uk.
• On the TuneIn Radio App.
• On a Smart Speaker (ask it to play Hospital Radio Reading)
• Via Streamerr

LOWTHER ROAD

Address: Lowther Road,Wokingham,Berkshire,RG41 1JB

GETTING HERE

By Car: From Reading take the A329.

At Sutton Seeds Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A3290 slip road to M4/Wokingham/A329(M)/Bracknell

In 0.3 miles merge onto A3290

In 2.1 miles continue onto A329(M) (signs for M4)

In 92 yards take the exit towards Winnersh/Woodley/A329

In 0.1 miles at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A3290

In 01. miles at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A3290

In 0.1 miles use the left lane to turn slightly left towards Showcase Roundabout

In 57 yards turn left onto Showcase Roundabout

In 15 yards Showcase Roundabout turns left and becomes Reading Rd/A329

In 1.3 miles at the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Reading Rd/A329

In 0.2 miles at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Reading Rd/A329

In 0.4 miles turn left onto Old Forest Rd

In 0.2 miles turn right onto Lowther Rd

In 27 yards turn right and Wokingham Town Football Club will be on the left

By Bus: From Reading take the Lion 4 operated by Reading Buses from Central Reading towards Bracknell and disembark at Rifle Volunteer. The journey will last approximately 30 minutes with 26 stops. For details on bus prices please visit www.reading-buses.co.uk/fares-and-tickets 

Once you’ve disembarked at the Rifle Volunteer, Lowther Road is approximately a 9 minute walk.