Reading v Doncaster Rovers

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Tuesday 1 Dec 2026

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20:00 Local Time

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Madejski Stadium • 

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Reading Football Club is a professional football team from Reading, Berkshire, founded in 1871 and known by the nickname “the Royals.” The club competes in the English Football League and plays home matches at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, formerly called the Madejski Stadium, which has a capacity of about 24,000. Reading’s league history includes memorable Championship campaigns: the Royals won the second-tier title in 2005–06 with a record 106 points and claimed another Championship title in 2011–12, securing promotion to the Premier League. The club has also won several lower-division championships, including the 1985–86 Third Division title and the 1993–94 and 2001–02 Division Two titles. Reading reached the Doncaster Rovers2 semi-finals in 1927 and 2015, the latter following a notable run under manager Steve Clarke. Among the players associated with the club are Kevin Doyle, Nicky Shorey and club captain and long-serving midfielder James Harper. With a history spanning more than 150 years, Reading FC remains a prominent name in English football, supported by a loyal fan base and a strong connection to its local community.

Doncaster Rovers Football Club is a professional English football team based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Founded in 1879, the club is known as “Rovers” and plays its home matches at the Eco-Power Stadium, a modern venue that opened in 2007. Doncaster compete in the English Football League and earned promotion to League One after winning the 2024–25 League Two title. The club has a proud history in domestic competitions, including three Third Division North championships and the 2007 Football League Trophy. Rovers also won promotion to the Championship through the 2008 League One play-offs, beating Leeds United at Wembley. Among the best-known players to represent Doncaster are former captain James Coppinger, who made more than 600 appearances, and Scottish football legend Billy Bremner, who later managed the club. Supporters follow the team in league fixtures and cup competitions, including the Doncaster Rovers2 and EFL Cup. With its long history, dedicated fan base and memorable achievements, Doncaster Rovers remains an important part of South Yorkshire football and a notable club in the English Football League.