News Feed: March 2026
Blackpool post £4.3m loss as EFL cash worries grow
31 March 2026 ·
League One strugglers Blackpool the latest EFL club to report financial issues after reporting £4.
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The pride around Sincil Bank as the Imps head towards promotion
31 March 2026 ·
Lincoln City fans and those who live and work in the shadow of the stadium look to the future.
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James Beattie on Ehibhatiomhan's form, Kyerewaa's return and Royals' consistency
30 March 2026 ·
Reading FC secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over the Wigan Athletic with Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan taking on the striker role left by Marriott in his stride.
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'Wigan was probably the worst team I’ve seen': Reading fans react to 3-0 win
30 March 2026 ·
Reading FC secured a confident 3-0 victory against Wigan Athletic with Royals fans praising Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan's form.
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Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan continues hot form to sink Wigan and reclaim play-off spot
30 March 2026 ·
Reading FC returned to the play-off places in League One with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Wigan Athletic at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
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Cardiff City damages claim over Emiliano Sala death dismissed
30 March 2026 ·
The club, which was claiming £104m in compensation, will now have to fork out about £400,000.
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Seven years since Emiliano Sala's death, what has changed for the 'wild west' of football transfers?
30 March 2026 ·
The Argentine striker’s 2019 death in a plane crash shone a light on the opaque world of transfers and player welfare.
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Exeter City await news on Whitworth fitness
30 March 2026 ·
Exeter City manager Matt Taylor is unsure if goalkeeper Joe Whitworth will be fit for Friday's key League One game at Blackpool.
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Decide the worst Football League kit of all time
30 March 2026 ·
Pick the worst football kit from our EFL hall of shame.
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Reading Back In Top Six With Comfortable Win
29 March 2026 ·
Under new manager Caldwell, struggling Wigan had recently begun to pick up points to boost hopes of avoiding the drop, and this afternoon they dominated possession during the opening five minutes with good pressing and passing.
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Bellamy praises Lawlor's 'outstanding' play-off display
28 March 2026 ·
Craig Bellamy praises Cardiff City centre-back Dylan Lawlor for his "outstanding" performance in Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final defeat against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Vale will keep fighting to stay up, says Brady
27 March 2026 ·
Port Vale will be giving their relegation fight "a hell of a go" even if they do end up going down to League Two says boss Jon Brady.
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Reading FC striker joins Torquay United on loan
27 March 2026 ·
Reading FC forward Reece Evans has joined Torquay United on loan until the end of the 2025/26 season.
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From Leicester City to Reading FC: Reece Evans is on the rise
27 March 2026 ·
From Leicester City to Queen's Park and now down south with Reading FC, forward Reece Evans is the next young player to keep an eye on.
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Transfer income saves Exeter City from huge losses
27 March 2026 ·
Exeter City would have made a loss last year of more than £4.
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Rotherham report £4.65m loss for 2024-25
27 March 2026 ·
Rotherham United report a pre-tax loss of £4.
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Record revenue & bumper wages - Wrexham's finances analysed
27 March 2026 ·
BBC Sport Wales address the key talking points to emerge following the release of Championship club Wrexham's latest financial accounts.
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Bolton's Blackett-Taylor out for rest of season
27 March 2026 ·
Bolton Wanderers' on-loan winger Corey Blackett-Taylor has been ruled out for the rest of the season with injury.
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Ex-Chelsea and Reading player told to 'grow up' by magistrate
27 March 2026 ·
Former Chelsea and Reading FC player Clinton Mola has been banned from driving for three years after being caught behind the wheel while disqualified.
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Reading dealt injury blow as two players ruled out for remainder of season
27 March 2026 ·
Reading FC dealt major injury blow as two key players are ruled out for the remainder of the season ahead of tough playoff run-in.
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Taylor hopes extra time leads to Exeter improvement
27 March 2026 ·
Exeter City interim manager Matt Taylor hopes his first full week of training can help improve his struggling side.
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Evatt bemoans key absences for Burton clash
26 March 2026 ·
Blackpool boss Ian Evatt bemoans the absences of goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell and midfielder Karoy Anderson for Saturday's Burton Albion match.
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Reading's Williams and Ward out for the season
26 March 2026 ·
Reading boss Leam Richardson confirms that both Randell Williams and Benn Ward will miss the rest of the season through injury.
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Wigan's survival is still a long way off - Caldwell
26 March 2026 ·
Wigan Athletic boss Gary Caldwell says his side has achieved "nothing yet" as they move closer to League One survival following a good run of two wins and a draw.
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Andrew determined to avoid second successive relegation
26 March 2026 ·
Danny Andrew says the feelings he had when he was relegated last season are spurring him on to help Exeter City survive in League One.
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Select Car Leasing renew sponsorship of Reading FC Women's team
25 March 2026 ·
Select Car Leasing have renewed their sponsorship of Reading FC Women first team and increased sponsorship of the Reading FC Community Trust.
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Stockport defender Hills out with ACL injury
25 March 2026 ·
Stockport County are dealt a blow to their promotion hopes after defender Brad Hills suffers an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
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Lincoln and Exeter fined for melee
25 March 2026 ·
Lincoln and Exeter City are both fined for failing to control their players during a post-match melee.
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Data usage, AI's role and player welfare - 'Football in 10 Years' discussion
25 March 2026 ·
Stevenage manager Alex Revell and Norwich City first-team coach Ryan Garry express their thoughts on what football could be like in 10 years' time.
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Port Vale must stay resilient in survival bid - Hall
25 March 2026 ·
Port Vale have to stay resilient and show mental strength in their fight to avoid relegation in League One, says midfielder George Hall.
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Huddersfield boss Manning takes compassionate leave
25 March 2026 ·
Huddersfield Town boss Liam Manning is granted compassionate leave for the remainder of the season.
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Rotherham appoint Leven as assistant manager
25 March 2026 ·
Rotherham United appoint former Aberdeen coach Peter Leven as their assistant manager until the end of the season.
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Exeter City set to appoint fourth chairman in year
25 March 2026 ·
Exeter City are set to appoint their fourth chairman in less than a year with Wilf Walsh to head the club's board of directors from May.
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Former Reading FC player George Evans opens up on play-off final memories
24 March 2026 ·
George Evans has recently opened up on his tenure with Reading FC tracing his footballing journey through key career decisions and play-off heartbreak.
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EFL play-off finals on Spring Bank Holiday weekend
24 March 2026 ·
This season's English Football League play-off finals at Wembley will take place over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend in May.
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Assistant boss Tonge leaves Rotherham
24 March 2026 ·
Rotherham United assistant Dale Tonge leaves the struggling League One club.
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Reading FC’s Randell Williams and Jeriel Dorsett limp off pitch at Stevenage
24 March 2026 ·
Reading FC's injury problems continue to grow as both Jeriel Dorsett and Randell Williams are taken off during the Stevenage 1-0 defeat.
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'It's a tough one to take' - Joel Pereira on disappointing loss to Stevenage
24 March 2026 ·
Reading FC goalkeeper Joel Pereira labelled Saturday's defeat at Stevenage 'a tough one to take'.
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‘We are disappointed’: Leam Richardson on Stevenage defeat
24 March 2026 ·
Reading FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to Stevenage on Saturday with Leam Richardson acknowledging his disappointment.
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Luton's Adebayo to miss rest of season
24 March 2026 ·
Luton Town striker Elijah Adebayo is ruled out for the rest of the season, just nine days after making his first-team comeback following a long injury lay-off.
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Reading FC Community Trust staff wins "More Than A Game" PL Kicks award
24 March 2026 ·
Ryan Robinson of the Reading Football Club Community Trust has been named a Community Captain and winner of the Premier League “More Than A Game” PL Kicks Award.
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Cardiff 'too good' to fall in to play-offs - Blake
23 March 2026 ·
Cardiff 'too good' to fall in to play-offs - Blake
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No-one at Port Vale is giving up - Walters
23 March 2026 ·
Rhys Walters insists "no-one is giving up" despite being 11 points from safety in League One.
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Oseni shows belief after goal - Cleverley
23 March 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he is pleased Owen Oseni is repaying the belief the club have put in him.
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O's enjoying 'fruits of their labour' - Wellens
23 March 2026 ·
Richie Wellens says Leyton Orient's January transfer activity is beginning to pay off after a fourth straight win lifts them further clear of the drop-zone.
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Late Goal See Royals Drop Out Of Play-Offs
23 March 2026 ·
Reading suffered another play-off set back with 1-0 defeat away at Stevenage, that saw them drop to 8th and two places outside the play-off spots.
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Exeter City 'sleepwalking towards relegation'
23 March 2026 ·
Exeter City are "sleepwalking towards relegation" after a fifth successive defeat, says manager Matt Taylor.
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'Playoffs Over': Reading fans react to 'pathetic' 1-0 loss to Stevenage
21 March 2026 ·
Reading FC fans have slammed the Royals' performance at the Lamex Stadium as they succumb to 1-0 defeat to Stevenage.
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Match Report: Royals crumble in crunch clash against Stevenage
21 March 2026 ·
Reading FC have tasted defeat at the Lamex Stadium as Stevenage piled on the pressure and secured a late winner through Dan Kemp.
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Reading FC pair loaned to non-league side until end of season
21 March 2026 ·
Reading FC defenders Boyd Beacroft and Michael Stickland have extended their loan deals until the end of the season.
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Royals make three changes for crunch playoff push clash
21 March 2026 ·
Leam Richardson makes three changes to Reading FC matchday squad to face Stevenage in crunch playoff push match.
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Ex-Chelsea and Reading FC defender reportedly arrested in drug raid
20 March 2026 ·
Ex-Reading FC, Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion defender Neil Clement has been has reportedly identified as the man arrested during a drugs raid.
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Plymouth midfielder Wiredu undergoes surgery
20 March 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle midfielder Brendan Wiredu will be out for four weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery.
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Clark confident he can save lowly Rotherham
20 March 2026 ·
New Rotherham United boss Lee Clark says he would not have taken the job if he did not believe he could keep them in League One.
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Magennis targets 100 caps as World Cup game looms
20 March 2026 ·
Josh Magennis says he is dreaming of winning 100 caps for Northern Ireland as he prepares for their World Cup play-off in Italy.
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Brady 'baffled' by Vale's hectic fixtures schedule
20 March 2026 ·
Port Vale boss Jon Brady says he is struggling to understand why the club have to play 12 games in 43 days before the end of the season.
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EFL five things: March wins could bring forth May flowers
20 March 2026 ·
BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in the EFL's fixture schedule on Saturday.
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Argyle record-breaker Campbell signs first pro deal
20 March 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle's youngest-ever goalscorer Seb Campbell signs his first professional deal with the club.
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Truro City sign Exeter City duo on loan
19 March 2026 ·
Truro City sign Exeter City duo Tom Dean and Kieran Wilson on loan until the end of the season.
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Haydon Roberts returns to training after being out injured for almost a month
19 March 2026 ·
Leam Richardson has said that Reading FC's Haydon Roberts has returned to training after being out for nearly a month.
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Reading FC winger returns to training after nearly two months out
19 March 2026 ·
Leam Richardson has confirmed that Reading FC's Daniel Kyerewaa has returned to training after being side-lined with an injury for nearly two months.
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'We're not expecting positive news' - Richardson gives Benn Ward injury update
19 March 2026 ·
Leam Richardson has provided an injury update for Reading FC's Benn Ward as his availability ahead of crunch Stevenage clash on Saturday is in doubt.
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Vale relegation looking more certain - Brady
19 March 2026 ·
Head coach Jon Brady says relegation to League Two is "probably looking more certain" for Port Vale, 14 points adrift of safety with 11 games to play.
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Plymouth striker Pepple earns first Canada call-up
19 March 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle striker Bim Pepple is called up to the Canada national team for the first time.
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Salech and Davies to return after international break
19 March 2026 ·
Yousef Salech and Isaak Davies are set to return from injury after this month's international break to boost Cardiff City's League One promotion bid.
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Former Reading striker slammed for 'lack of respect' during minute's applause
19 March 2026 ·
Former Reading FC striker Sam Smith under fire for 'lack of respect' during a minute's applause for girl, 15, who died whist playing academy football.
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Late Ehibhatiomhan Goal Puts Reading Top 6
18 March 2026 ·
Ehibhatiomhan came off the bench to get on the end of a cross to score the vital winner to put Reading into the League One play-off positions.
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Posh striker Kamara delighted by spot-kick double
18 March 2026 ·
Striker David Kamara insists he has no fears about taking penalties after scoring his first two goals for Peterborough United - both from the spot.
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Former Reading FC and Liverpool striker takes charge of Dagenham & Redbridge
18 March 2026 ·
Former Reading FC, Liverpool and England striker Andy Carroll has taken over as caretaker manager at National League club Dagenham & Redbridge.
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Goal was way to repay boss Clough - Adeboyejo
18 March 2026 ·
Striker Victor Adeboyejo says scoring his first Mansfield Town goal in Nigel Clough's 300th game in charge of the club was a way to start repaying his boss' faith in him.
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EFL expert: 'Real good chance of getting into the play-offs'
18 March 2026 ·
EFL expert Curtis Davies has backed Reading FC for a late push into the play-offs - despite tough run-in.
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Reading FC legend reflects on 'unbelievable' 106 points season
18 March 2026 ·
Reading FC legend Kevin Doyle reflects on the 'unbelievable' 106 season.
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I had to jump in and celebrate with fans - Towler
18 March 2026 ·
Ryley Towler thought only of celebrating with Lincoln City fans in the stands when he scored the equaliser at Huddersfield.
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Leam Richardson on how injuries to star players gives 'opportunity' to others
18 March 2026 ·
Reading FC boss Leam Richardson has said that star players like Jack Marriott and Daniel Kyerewaa being injured gives 'opportunity' to others.
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Bolton will not give up on top two - Schumacher
18 March 2026 ·
Bolton Wanderers will not give up in their pursuit of a top two spot in League One, says boss Steven Schumacher.
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Lincoln draw disappointing for the lads - Manning
18 March 2026 ·
Liam Manning reveals his disappointment after letting a two-goal lead slip to draw with Lincoln City.
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Bantams 'should win the game' - Alexander
18 March 2026 ·
Graham Alexander bemoans the timekeeping in League One after drawing with Mansfield Town.
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Set-piece goals 'massive concern' - Exeter's Taylor
18 March 2026 ·
Matt Taylor says Exeter City's poor defending at set-pieces is a "massive concern" after their 3-2 loss at Luton Town.
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Rotherham appoint ex-Huddersfield and Blues boss Clark
18 March 2026 ·
Rotherham United appoint former Huddersfield Town and Birmingham City boss Lee Clark on a deal until the end of the season.
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Evatt to avoid cautious Blackpool style in run-in
18 March 2026 ·
Blackpool boss Ian Evatt says he will no longer allow the pressure of their precarious position to force him to be cautious during the League One run-in.
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Argyle boss hails central defensive partnership
18 March 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he is impressed with the defensive partnership building up between Alex Mitchell and Mathias Ross.
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'It's now or never' - Hall on Vale's survival bid
18 March 2026 ·
Port Vale defender Connor Hall says he "can't get his head around" seeing the club bottom of League One - and games are running out to save themselves.
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Match Report: King Kelvin fires Reading into playoff spots
18 March 2026 ·
Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan's late header snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory for Reading FC over Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium.
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Exeter City 'will start next season solvent' - chairman
18 March 2026 ·
Exeter City will have enough money to see out this season and start the next campaign, says interim chairman Laurence Overend.
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Top striker prospect on trial with Reading FC
17 March 2026 ·
A top youth prospect striker has had a trial with Reading FC.
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Richardson says Haydon Roberts recovery not coming along 'as quick as we'd like'
17 March 2026 ·
Reading FC boss Leam Richardson has said that Haydon Roberts is not coming along 'as quick as we'd like.
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Reading FC's Daniel Kyerewaa removes leg brace as he eyes return to the pitch
17 March 2026 ·
Leam Richardson has given an injury update for Daniel Kyerewaa ahead of Reading FC's clash with Burton Albion on Tuesday.
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Play Offs Start To Slip Away
16 March 2026 ·
Roared on by a huge contingent of travelling fans, Argyle initially threatened to overwhelm Reading with route one tactics which entailed their team getting as many players (and the ball) forward as rapidly as possible.
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Recent exertions 'caught up' with Stags - Clough
16 March 2026 ·
Nigel Clough says Mansfield's FA Cup run and busy League One schedule "caught up" with his players in Saturday's draw with Barnsley.
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Colwill signs new Cardiff deal until 2030
16 March 2026 ·
Rubin Colwill has signed a new deal with Cardiff City which ties him to the club until the summer of 2030.
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Lincoln boss hails 'outstanding' QPR loanee Lloyd
16 March 2026 ·
Lincoln boss Michael Skubala describes on-loan QPR striker Alfie Lloyd as "one of us", after his first goal for the Imps.
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Northampton need consensus appointment - Calderwood
16 March 2026 ·
Northampton Town interim boss Colin Calderwood says he has a clear idea about what sort of candidate they need as the club's next manager.
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Burton boss Bowyer praises Beesley's perseverance
16 March 2026 ·
Burton boss Gary Bowyer says striker Jake Beesley's goal in the win at Northampton was a reward for his hard work in training.
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Hazard's NI call-up not a worry for Plymouth boss
16 March 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he is not worried about Conor Hazard's Northern Ireland call-up so soon after recovering from injury.
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Port Vale pitch is 'breaking the players' - Brady
16 March 2026 ·
Port Vale boss Jon Brady labels the Vale Park pitch a "joke" which is "breaking" his players.
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Off-pitch uncertainty affecting Exeter players - Taylor
16 March 2026 ·
Exeter City interim manager Matt Taylor says uncertainty over the club's future is affecting his players.
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Adebayo eyes Wembley return after comeback
16 March 2026 ·
Luton Town striker Elijah Adebayo is hoping for a couple of trips to Wembley before the end of the season after making his first-team comeback from injury.
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'Satisfied and disappointed' - Richardson on thrilling 2-2 draw with Plymouth
14 March 2026 ·
Reading FC manager Leam Richardson reflected on his team’s 2-2 draw with Plymouth, describing the match as a strong performance.
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Saints' rise, Foxes' fall and the evergreen McGoldrick - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways
14 March 2026 ·
Final Score EFL pundit Sam Parkin reflects on the highs and lows after Saturday's action.
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Reading 2- 2 Plymouth Argyle: Play-off rivals share the points
14 March 2026 ·
In a thrilling encounter, Reading FC and Plymouth Argyle shared the spoils in a captivating 2-2 draw at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
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League One: Reading draw with Plymouth as both teams push for play-offs
14 March 2026 ·
Reading FC host Plymouth Argyle for a game that will be a huge statement for both teams on their play-off push.
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Club kit sponsor changes after 'fantastic gesture'
14 March 2026 ·
Northampton Town says the University of Northampton has donated its shirt sponsor space for a game.
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Forward Moylan signs Lincoln deal extension
13 March 2026 ·
Lincoln City forward Jack Moylan signs a three-year contract extension to remain with the League One leaders until the summer of 2030.
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Peterborough announce £2.9m profit for 2024-25
13 March 2026 ·
Peterborough United announce a pre-tax profit of more than £2.
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Injuries have created 'siege mentality', says Cleverley
13 March 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says the injuries among his squad this season have created a "siege mentality" which has aided their current good run of form.
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We need to stay positive, says James
13 March 2026 ·
Millers defender Reece James says the whole squad will be needed as they fight against relegation from League One with 11 games to go.
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Terriers need everyone 'in it together'- Evans
13 March 2026 ·
Huddersfield midfielder Antony Evans calls for backing from the fans as they push for promotion with 10 games to play.
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Reading's Marriott facing extended injury layoff
13 March 2026 ·
Leam Richardson says Reading striker Jack Marriott might be back “towards the latter end of the season” after suffering another hamstring injury.
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Interim boss Calderwood hopes to lift Cobblers
13 March 2026 ·
Interim boss Colin Calderwood wants to generate some positivity around Northampton Town as they look to avoid relegation from League One.
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Taylor aims to eradicate Exeter's 'soft' tag
13 March 2026 ·
Interim Exeter boss Matt Taylor says it is his aim to eradicate the "soft" tag his players have been labelled with following a run of 10 matches without a win.
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EFL five things: Lunchtime showdowns and gaffer gambles
13 March 2026 ·
BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in the EFL's fixture schedule on Saturday.
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Aston Villa loanee excluded from squad due to 'competition for places'
12 March 2026 ·
Aston Villa loanee Kadan Young contends with 'competition for places' at Reading FC as he returns from brief hamstring injury.
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Derrick Williams deals with another injury setback
12 March 2026 ·
Reading FC defender Derrick Williams deals with another injury setback as he's left out of squad that faced Mansfield.
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Leam Richardson drops 'disappointing' Jack Marriott injury update
12 March 2026 ·
Reading FC boss Leam Richardson provides a 'disappointing' injury update for Jack Marriott as the Royals have to face Plymouth without their star.
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Mansfield defender Blake-Tracy signs new deal
12 March 2026 ·
Defender Frazer Blake-Tracy signs a new Mansfield Town contract until the summer of 2028.
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'There is no pressure' - Bantams boss Alexander
12 March 2026 ·
Bradford City boss Graham Alexander insists there is no pressure on his side as the Bantams look to secure a second promotion in two seasons.
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Reading FC introduce 'unmissable' 106 event with Madejski and Coppell
12 March 2026 ·
Reading FC are introducing RoyalsTV Live for 106 Day, with Sir John Madejski and Steve Coppell set to be in attendance.
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Wigan owners 'exploring avenues' of new investment
12 March 2026 ·
The owners of Wigan Athletic say they are "exploring" options to bring additional investment into the club, including a full sale.
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Football 'cannot tolerate' racism - Barry-Murphy
12 March 2026 ·
Brian Barry-Murphy is pleased with Cardiff City's "strong" response after a fan is accused of making a racist gesture at an opposition player.
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Win over Reading special for Stags - Clough
11 March 2026 ·
Nigel Clough hails Mansfield's 1-0 victory over Reading as "a special one" following their recent league struggles.
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Reading FC's next academy star who is taking National League South by storm
11 March 2026 ·
Reading FC defender Boyd Beacroft has been taking the National League South by storm.
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'Worst performance I’ve seen for years': Fans react to Mansfield defeat
11 March 2026 ·
Reading FC fans were left frustrated after a dreadful 1-0 defeat against Mansfield Town.
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Hundreds of Reading fans brave the elements in Mansfield
11 March 2026 ·
Hundreds of Reading FC fans braved the wind and rain in Mansfield to roar on the Royals.
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Rivals will want to spoil Lincoln's party - Skubala
11 March 2026 ·
Boss Michael Skubala says Lincoln players must get used to rivals trying to spoil their promotion party after celebrations at Exeter City turned into a melee.
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Reading star striker Jack Marriott nominated for EFL Player of the Month award
11 March 2026 ·
Reading FC star striker Jack Marriott has been nominated for the EFL Player of the Month award for February.
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Barry-Murphy says Cardiff 'must focus on ourselves' during run-in
11 March 2026 ·
Cardiff have won once in four games but the manager urges his players to keep pushing for automatic promotion
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Reading FC need to step up or kiss their Championship dreams goodbye
11 March 2026 ·
Reading FC's performance against Mansfield Town showed that if they don't step up their hopes of Championship football will come to an end.
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Play-offs now a realistic aim for in-form Plymouth
11 March 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle can now realistically make the League One play-off places after a 3-0 victory at Wigan Athletic made it five league wins in six games.
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Reading FC succumb to out of form Mansfield Town in 1-0 loss
10 March 2026 ·
Reading FC fail to hit the mark as they succumb to a deflected shot to lose 1-0 at Mansfield Town.
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Adebayo plays in Under-21s game
10 March 2026 ·
Lutonb striker Elijah Adebayo plays 60 minutes for the Under-21s in a 1-0 win over Barnet.
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Argyle chief executive reassures fans after job cuts
10 March 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle's chief executive says there is no reason for fans to worry about the club's future despite planned job cuts.
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OPINION - Why I was wrong about Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
10 March 2026 ·
Reading FC forward Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan has come under immense criticism, even from thir reporter, put simply we were wrong.
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Royals supporters sent into delirium as Reading complete comeback against Luton
10 March 2026 ·
More than 1,300 Royals supporters sent Kenilworth Road into absolute delirium as Reading FC made a 3-2 comeback against Luton Town.
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Reading eye-up move for midfielder with Hull City and Charlton Athletic keen
10 March 2026 ·
Reading FC are eyeing-up a move for Dorking Wanderers attacking midfielder Josh Hebert as his trial at Championship side Charlton Athletic.
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Aderoju signs new Peterborough contract
10 March 2026 ·
Peterborough United striker Pemi Aderoju signs a long-term contract with the League One club.
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Job losses proposed in Plymouth Argyle restructure
9 March 2026 ·
Up to 20 roles could be made redundant at Plymouth Argyle as the League One club tries to stem financial losses.
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Nolan sacked as Northampton boss after poor run
9 March 2026 ·
Northampton Town sack manager Kevin Nolan after a run of one win in 16 games with the club in the League One relegation places.
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Lincoln motivated by weight of history - Reach
9 March 2026 ·
The magnitude of returning Lincoln to the second tier after more than six decades away is a challenge Imps players are embracing, says Adam Reach.
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Stags 'nagging feeling' after Arsenal loss - Clough
9 March 2026 ·
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough is left with a "nagging feeling" of missing out on an FA Cup upset after the Stags were overcome 2-1 by Arsenal.
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Devon derby moved to lunchtime kick-off
9 March 2026 ·
The League One clash between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City on Saturday 11 April will kick off at 12:30 BST.
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Vale hope FA Cup run ignites league survival bid
9 March 2026 ·
Port Vale CEO Matt Hancock says he hopes the club's run to the FA Cup quarter-finals can aid their League One performances
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Cole hoping to help end Exeter City's winless run
9 March 2026 ·
Midfielder Reece Cole hopes to help Exeter City end their nine-game winless run after returning from injury.
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'Greener Bantams' leading tree-planting initiative
9 March 2026 ·
Bradford City plant 154 trees - one for each goal scored by its men's and women's teams last season - at its training ground as part of its commitment to sustainability.
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Nolan up for the fight with struggling Northampton
9 March 2026 ·
Northampton Town boss Kevin Nolan admits his side are now in a "dogfight" for survival in League One.
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Cleverley joy as Plymouth Argyle break into top 10
8 March 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says he is pleased his side have broken into League One's top 10 for the first time this season.
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Taylor wants 'to add more' to Exeter
8 March 2026 ·
Interim boss Matt Taylor says he can add more to his Exeter City side after their winless run is extended to nine games.
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King Kelvin scores hattrick to seal 3-2 comeback against Luton Town
7 March 2026 ·
Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan's hattrick heroics seal a 3-2 comeback for Reading FC against play-off pushing rivals Luton Town.
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Cardiff look to find fan accused of racist gesture
7 March 2026 ·
Cardiff City condemn 'repugnant' behaviour and call on supporters to help identify fan believed to have made a racist gesture during Lincoln City match.
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Reading make one change to face Luton Town - with Keane, Nyambe and Young absent
7 March 2026 ·
Reading FC make one change to matchday squad to face Luton Town as the Royals injury list limits available players.
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Director of football Ling leaves Leyton Orient
7 March 2026 ·
Martin Ling leaves his role as Leyton Orient director of football after almost nine years in the role.
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Posh forward Leonard out following hernia surgery
7 March 2026 ·
Peterborough United striker Harry Leonard is likely to be out for over a month following a hernia operation.
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'Dangerous': Football expert on Reading FC owners financial strategy
6 March 2026 ·
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has said that Reading FC owner Rob Couhig pumping £1 million a month into the club is a 'dangerous' strategy.
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John Clarke joins Slough Town on loan - after injury-stricken few years
6 March 2026 ·
Reading FC defender John Clarke has joined Slough Town on a one-month loan.
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Lincoln defender Hamer signs deal to 2029
6 March 2026 ·
Lincoln City sign defender Tom Hamer to a new deal that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029.
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Sunderland will 'not enjoy' Cup tie at Vale - Gray
6 March 2026 ·
Port Vale striker Andre Gray says Sunderland won't enjoy coming to Vale Park for Sunday's FA Cup fifth round tie.
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Why Arsenal tie is like 'shotgun wedding' for Stags
6 March 2026 ·
Mansfield Town owner John Radford and CEO Carolyn Radford talk about what it has taken to get the Stags ready to face Arsenal in the FA Cup on Saturday.
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Leam Richardson on 'important' clash with play-off pushing Luton Town
6 March 2026 ·
Leam Richardson has emphasised the importance of Reading FC's clash with Jack Wilshere's Luton Town on Saturday.
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Reading FC legend Kevin Doyle - 'They can sneak into the playoffs and win them'
6 March 2026 ·
Reading FC legend Kevin Doyle believes that the Royals can 'sneak' in to and win the League One play-off finals.
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Reading's injuries deal 'blow' as Nyambe, Keane and Young in doubt
6 March 2026 ·
Leam Richardson has given injury updates for Ryan Nyambe, Kadan Young, Haydon Roberts, Daniel Kyerewaa and Will Keane ahead of Luton Town.
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Mitchell would consider permanent Argyle switch
6 March 2026 ·
On-loan centre-back Alex Mitchell says he would consider a permanent move to Plymouth Argyle in the summer.
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Top-of-table clash won't decide promotion - Skubala
6 March 2026 ·
Lincoln's top-of-the-table clash at Cardiff, which could see them go top of League One, will not make or break their promotion bid, says boss Michael Skubala.
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EFL five things - Time to get the calculators out
6 March 2026 ·
BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in the EFL on Saturday.
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Taylor will not change Exeter's style of play
6 March 2026 ·
Matt Taylor says he will not try and change Exeter City's style of play while he is in interim charge of the side.
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Reading hope AI can take them to the Premier League
6 March 2026 ·
Reading's head of AI Stuart Fenton believes technology will have a key role in helping the club reach the Premier League.
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Colwill 'enjoyed challenge' of injury break
6 March 2026 ·
Cardiff City captain Rubin Colwill injured an ankle in November and missed 17 games before he returned to fitness last month.
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Timeline for star striker Jack Marriott's return from hamstring injury unclear
5 March 2026 ·
Leam Richardson has given an update on Reading FC star striker Jack Marriott's injury as uncertainty grows as to his return.
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Argyle's Pleguezuelo suffers another injury blow
5 March 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle defender Julio Pleguezuelo could miss the rest of the season after a recurrence of a calf injury.
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Lincoln test 'as tough as it gets' for Cardiff
5 March 2026 ·
Cardiff City face toughest League One test against Lincoln.
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Reading FC to celebrate 20th anniversary of record-breaking season
5 March 2026 ·
Reading FC will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its historic 2005/06 Championship-winning campaign with a special ‘106 Day’.
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Reading FC Community Trust coach raises money to fund young person's coaching career
5 March 2026 ·
A Reading FC Community Trust coach is raising money to launch a young person into a career in sport.
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Walsh hopes winning goal will aid Luton redemption
5 March 2026 ·
Liam Walsh hopes scoring the winning goal to send Luton to Wembley for the Vertu Trophy final will make amends for his past indiscretions as a Hatters player.
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Championship play-offs expanded to six teams from next season
5 March 2026 ·
The EFL Championship play-offs will feature six teams from next season.
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EXCLUSIVE: Pato consortium blocked Reading FC deal for Kyreece Lisbie
4 March 2026 ·
Investment group including former Brazil forward Alexandre Pato blocked the sale of Colchester United's Kyreece Lisbie to Reading FC.
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Man, 25, sentenced after pitch invasion during Reading FC match
4 March 2026 ·
A man has been banned from attending any football match in the UK after entering the pitch at a Reading FC match.
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Brady says Vale squad 'one of my best' after cup win
4 March 2026 ·
Port Vale boss Jon Brady calls his squads "one of the best" he has had after they reached the FA Cup fifth round for the first time since 1996.
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Clough on Arsenal's deadball threat & the 'reawakening' of the cupset
4 March 2026 ·
Preparing for a set-piece onslaught from Arsenal in the FA Cup will be the focus for Mansfield, says Stags boss Nigel Clough.
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Former Prime Minister attends Community Iftar at Select Car Leasing Stadium
4 March 2026 ·
Reading FC hosted the annual Community Iftar at the Select Car Leasing Stadium welcoming guests including former PM Theresa May.
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Taylor unlikely to take Exeter City job long-term
4 March 2026 ·
Matt Taylor says it is unlikely he will take charge of Exeter City in the long term after returning as interim manager.
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Play-off spot gives Wycombe psychological boost
4 March 2026 ·
Wycombe Wanderers boss Michael Duff says "the carrot is there now for his team" after moving into the play-off places with victory at Barnsley.
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Reading FC announce Official Landscaping Equipment Partner
4 March 2026 ·
Reading FC have partnered with Kress as their official landscaping equipment partner until the end of the season.
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Royals face Blackburn Rovers in Quarter-final of PL2 Cup
4 March 2026 ·
Peter Scott’s Reading FC U21s have been drawn against Blackburn Rovers in the quarter-final clash of the Premier League Cup 2.
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Have your say: What is Cardiff's best centre-back pairing?
3 March 2026 ·
Do you prefer the experience of Gabriel Osho and Callum Chambers, the younger Dylan Lawlor and Will Fish, or a mixture of both?
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Reading promotion odds compared to League One rivals Wycombe and Luton
3 March 2026 ·
The regular League One season ends in just 60 days with clubs fighting for the playoff spots.
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Rob Couhig hip injury causes 'reality check' as long-term ownership in doubt
3 March 2026 ·
Reading FC owner Rob Couhig has cast doubt over the length of his ownership after hip injury as ownership group actively listening to offers.
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Taylor returns as Exeter boss until end of season
3 March 2026 ·
Exeter City reappoint Matt Taylor as manager on an interim deal until the end of the season.
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'I feel we're moving forward' - Valiants boss Brady
2 March 2026 ·
Port Vale boss Jon Brady says a tactical change to suit his players' strengths, rather than a football philosophy, is helping to improve the team's results.
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Luton must find way to improve away form - Wells
2 March 2026 ·
Luton Town striker Nahki Wells says the Hatters must find a way to "turn the screw" away from home if they are to make the League One play-offs this season.
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No hiding place, says Bantams skipper Power
2 March 2026 ·
Bradford City skipper Max Power calls for Bantams to rectify poor away results in bid for back-to-back promotions.
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Mansfield must take cup form into league - Russell
2 March 2026 ·
Mansfield Town loan signing Jon Russell says the Stags need to find a way to reproduce their FA Cup form in the league.
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Reading Snatch Late And Unlikely Victory
2 March 2026 ·
Energised by late substitutions Reading snatched a dramatic and unlikely victory after going into stoppage time a goal down to top six opponents Bradford City.
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Reading monitoring former Wigan striker
1 March 2026 ·
Reading FC are reportedly monitoring in-form York City striker Josh Stones, with Luton, Wycombe, Oxford and Stockport also keen on securing is services.
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Richardson praises Royals 'excellent' resolve to comeback against Bradford City
1 March 2026 ·
Leam Richardson praised Reading FC's 'excellent' for their resolve to comeback against Bradford City.
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Richardson confirms Jack Marriott hamstring injury
1 March 2026 ·
Leam Richardson has confirmed that Reading FC's Jack Marriott has picked up a hamstring injury and will be unavailable for the 'coming weeks'.
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String of away games 'caught up' with Argyle
1 March 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says his side's busy schedule caught up with them as they lost 1-0 at Rotherham United.
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