They were originally nicknamed The Biscuitmen after one of the main trades in the town, Huntley & Palmers biscuits, but changed to the Royals in the 1970s, when the company closed their factory.
Nickname of club | Royals |
---|---|
League | League One |
Date established | 1871 |
Location | Reading |
Stadium | Select Car Leasing Stadium |
Address | Bennett Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0FL |
Year stadium built | 1998 |
Stadium capacity | 24,161 |
Club manager | Rubén Sellés |
Mascot | Kingsley |
Queensley | |
Young supporters club | |
Club website | http://www.readingfc.co.uk |
Club community organisation information | http://community.readingfc.co.uk |