News Feed: May 2026
Cohen and Shaw to take joint charge at Lincoln
29 May 2026 ·
Lincoln appoint Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw as joint head coaches in the wake of Michael Skubala's departure to Bristol City.
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Northampton stalwart Hoskins signs new contract
29 May 2026 ·
Northampton Town's second-highest appearance-maker Sam Hoskins has agreed a new deal with the club.
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McDermott hails Reading 'stability' despite play-off disappointment
29 May 2026 ·
Former Reading boss Brian McDermott hails the stability at the club despite disappointment at missing out on the play-offs.
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Bristol City appoint Lincoln boss Skubala
29 May 2026 ·
Bristol City appoint Lincoln boss Michael Skubala as their new manager on a three-year deal.
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Blackpool keeper Peacock-Farrell signs new deal
29 May 2026 ·
Blackpool goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell signs a new deal to remain with the League One club until the end of next season.
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Emile Heskey on playing with former Reading FC players in World Cup squad
29 May 2026 ·
England and Liverpool legend Emile Heskey reveals what it was like to play with former Reading FC players Martin Keown, Wayne Bridge and Matty Upson during the World Cup.
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We need to be realistic - Burton chairman
29 May 2026 ·
Burton Albion's interim chairman Wouter Gudde has stressed the club has to be realistic about its immediate on-pitch ambitions.
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Rice, Shaw and McInnes among BBC Football Awards winners
28 May 2026 ·
For the first time, BBC Sport is handing out end-of-season football awards to the cream of the crop in English and Scottish football - and here are the winners.
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Bristol City considering Lincoln's Skubala again
28 May 2026 ·
Bristol City are considering another move for Lincoln City boss Michael Skubala.
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Hearts' Lancefield joins Luton as head of recruitment
28 May 2026 ·
Luton Town appoint William Lancefield as their new head of recruitment.
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Terriers defend taking time over Drury appointment
28 May 2026 ·
Huddersfield Town sporting director Chris Markham says the club "wanted to make sure we'd left no stone unturned" in their head coach search.
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Former Reading boss extends Scotland deal ahead of World Cup
28 May 2026 ·
Former Reading FC manager Steve Clarke has signed up for two more campaigns with Scotland ahead of the nation’s first World Cup this century.
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Edwards 'made up' to sign new Plymouth contract
28 May 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle captain Joe Edwards says he is "absolutely made up" to have signed a new contract.
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Stockport keeper Hinchliffe among four departures
27 May 2026 ·
Stockport County goalkeeper Ben Hinchliffe is among four players to leave following the end of the 2025-26 League One season.
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Huddersfield Town appoint Drury as head coach
27 May 2026 ·
League One Huddersfield Town appoint Martin Drury as their head coach.
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Captain Garrity agrees to stay at Vale until 2028
27 May 2026 ·
Port Vale captain Ben Garrity signs a deal to stay with the relegated League One club until 2028.
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Shane Long: 'Charlie Savage would be valuable for Cardiff'
27 May 2026 ·
Reading FC legend Shane Long praised Charlie Savage amid transfer links and said the midfielder would be 'valuable' to Cardiff City.
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Hearts sign Lincoln's Kamson-Kamara as Devlin & Gordon not on exit list
27 May 2026 ·
Lincoln City centre-half MJ Kamson-Kamara agrees a deal to join Heart of Midlothian as the futures of Cammy Devlin and Craig Gordon at Tynecastle are left hanging in the balance.
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Plymouth striker Oseni makes Nigeria debut
27 May 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni makes his international debut for Nigeria in their 2-0 win over Zimbabwe.
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Former Reading FC chief scout Steve Shorey has passed away
27 May 2026 ·
Former Reading FC Chief Scout Steve Shorey has sadly passed away.
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Johnston released by Bolton after Wembley triumph
27 May 2026 ·
Bolton release longest-serving current player George Johnston after promotion to the Championship.
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Argyle captain Edwards signs new one-year deal
26 May 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle captain Joe Edwards signs a new one-year deal to remain at the club.
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EFL transfer window and fixture release dates confirmed
26 May 2026 ·
The EFL have confirmed the dates for next season's transfer window, with the summer period for transfers officially opening in less than a month.
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Oxford advances to sign Kyreece Lisbie as Reading, Posh and Champs battle
26 May 2026 ·
Oxford United advance to sign Colchester United's Kyreece Lisbie with Peterborough United, Reading FC and an unnamed Championship club all chasing the winger's signature.
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Former Reading FC defender Baba Rahman named in Ghana squad for FIFA World Cup
26 May 2026 ·
Former Reading FC defender Baba Abdul Rahman has been named in a 28-man Ghana squad for the World Cup preparation camp.
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Peterborough United lead race to sign Reading FC transfer target Kyreece Lisbie
26 May 2026 ·
Peterborough United lead race to sign Reading FC transfer target Kyreece Lisbie.
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Dacres-Cogley red card 'an absolute joke' - Challinor
24 May 2026 ·
Stockport County boss Dave Challinor hits out at the officiating during their 4-1 loss to Bolton Wanderers in the League One play-off final.
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Schumacher hails Bolton subs after Wembley triumph
24 May 2026 ·
Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher hails the impact his second half substitutions made in their League One play-off final win over Stockport County.
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Stockport and Bolton aim to end second-tier exiles
23 May 2026 ·
Bolton Wanderers and Stockport County aim to end their second-tier exile when they contest Sunday's League One play-off final at Wembley.
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Former Reading goalkeeper named in Norway World Cup squad
22 May 2026 ·
Former Reading FC goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland has been named in Norway's squad for the 2026 World Cup.
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Doncaster re-sign full-back Husband
22 May 2026 ·
Doncaster Rovers re-sign Blackpool full-back James Husband on a two-year deal.
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Plymouth striker Oseni's 'disbelief' at Nigeria call-up
22 May 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in "disbelief" after being called up to the Nigeria squad.
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Reading FC confirm first pre-season fixture
22 May 2026 ·
Reading FC's pre-season begins with a trip to Farnborough this summer.
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Watford release two former Reading players
22 May 2026 ·
Former Reading FC Player of the Season Tom Ince and academy graduate Myles Roberts have been released by Watford.
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'Heroic' Reading FC fan who saved Luton fan to have Wembley stand named after her
22 May 2026 ·
A Reading FC fan who saved the life of a Luton fan is to have a Wembley Stadium stand named after her.
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From Chelsea relegation to £200m game - how play-offs have evolved
22 May 2026 ·
From crowds of 15,000 watching on 40 years ago to the richest game in world football today, the play-offs have changed significantly.
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Luton defender Chigozie signs new contract
21 May 2026 ·
Teenage Luton Town defender Christian Chigozie signs a new deal with the League One club.
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Play-offs memories - from those who were there
21 May 2026 ·
Darren Moore, Troy Deeney, Phil Brown and others reflect on their favourite memories to commemorate 40 years of the play-offs.
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Need for speed - Cardiff's summer transfer plans
21 May 2026 ·
Cardiff City's transfer priorities for the 2026-27 Championship season include a need for speed - and keeping European giants at bay.
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Reading FC academy graduate Tshibola named in World Cup squad
21 May 2026 ·
Reading FC academy graduate Aaron Tshibola has been named in DR Congo's squad for the 2026 World Cup.
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How Warnock became play-offs' record-breaking boss
21 May 2026 ·
Neil Warnock - the most decorated manager in EFL play-off history - explains how sides can be successful in the play-offs.
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Doncaster sign Ayinde from Ipswich on two-year deal
20 May 2026 ·
Doncaster Rovers sign winger Leon Ayinde from Ipswich Town on a two-year deal.
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Mansfield sign midfielder Russell on two-year deal
20 May 2026 ·
Midfielder Jon Russell rejoins Mansfield Town on a permanent two-year deal following a spell on loan from Barnsley this season.
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In-demand Skubala offered new Lincoln deal
20 May 2026 ·
Lincoln offer promotion-winning boss Michael Skubla an improved contract as they attempt to stave off interest from Bristol City.
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New Sheffield Wednesday CEO sets out main targets
20 May 2026 ·
New Sheffield Wednesday CEO David Bruce says stadium repairs, improving the playing squad and boosting commercial revenue are on his agenda.
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Rob Couhig: ‘Well?run clubs don’t pay top dollar to players who don’t play’
20 May 2026 ·
Reading FC owner Rob Couhig says the club’s financial reset starts with getting control of the wage bill and ending the era of high?earning players making little impact on the pitch.
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Reading FC make stadium wheelchair accessibility improvements
20 May 2026 ·
Reading FC has introduced new provisions for photographers using wheelchairs at pitchside.
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Rotherham appoint McClaren to head of football role
20 May 2026 ·
Former England boss Steve McClaren takes up a newly-created role as head of football at Rotherham, recently relegated to League Two.
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Left-back Bagan signs long-term Cardiff deal
20 May 2026 ·
Left-back Joel Bagan, who had been due to become a free agent next month, commits his long-term future to Cardiff City.
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Wintle confirms 'out of my control' Cardiff departure
19 May 2026 ·
Out-of-contract midfielder Ryan Wintle says he is leaving Cardiff City due to circumstances "completely out of my control".
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Reading FC youngster signs contract extension
19 May 2026 ·
Reading FC has confirmed that promising goalkeeper Harrison Rhone has signed a new two-year extension.
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Reading FC forward joins Scott Davies at Aldershot Town
19 May 2026 ·
Reading FC forward Basil Tuma has joined Aldershot Town following his release.
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Cambridge United 'ahead of the curve' - Bonner
19 May 2026 ·
Cambridge United's director of football Mark Bonner says plans to grow the club after winning promotion are ahead of schedule.
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Relegated club renews interest in Reading FC's Andy Rinomhota
19 May 2026 ·
Sheffield Wednesday renew interest in Reading FC midfielder Andy Rinomhota.
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Akins among five Mansfield players to sign new deals
19 May 2026 ·
Five Mansfield Town players, all over 30 years old, sign new one-year deals with the League One club.
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Reading FC Community Trust talent ID sessions almost full
19 May 2026 ·
A programme which sees youth players train with Reading FC's Community Trust has now garnered enough interest for three consecutive sell-out sessions.
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Girls-only football camp for 11 to 14-year-olds to run over summer holidays
19 May 2026 ·
Organised by Reading FC Community Trust, the camp at The Hurst School in Tadley will run on three two-day blocks.
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Bradford in talks with Powell over new deal
18 May 2026 ·
Bradford City are in talks with forward Nick Powell over a new deal.
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Northampton job 'the right time' for new boss Hogg
18 May 2026 ·
New Northampton manager Chris Hogg tells BBC Radio Northampton he wants to build a team which reflects the values of the town.
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Ng stays on at Cardiff after agreeing new deal
18 May 2026 ·
Perry Ng signs a new contract at Cardiff City which will keep the right-back with the Bluebirds until at least 2028.
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Supporters' Trust more than doubles Exeter funding
18 May 2026 ·
Exeter City Supporters' Trust will more than double the amount it gives to the club next season.
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Former Reading FC owner Dai Yongge files to dissolve holding company
18 May 2026 ·
Former Reading FC owner Dai Yongge has filed to strike off Renhe Sports Management Co Limited, the holding company he used to purchase Reading FC in 2017.
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Long-serving Reading FC backroom staff member set to lose job
18 May 2026 ·
A long-time serving member of the Reading FC backroom staff is set to be made redundant, The Reading Chronicle understands.
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Northampton Town appoint Hogg as manager
18 May 2026 ·
Northampton Town appoint former Norwich City assistant head coach Chris Hogg as their manager on a two-year contract.
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Why Championship clubs keep circling for Reading FC star Charlie Savage
18 May 2026 ·
Charlie Savage has attracted interest from Championship clubs ever since arriving at Reading FC from Manchester United.
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Sweeney among seven to leave Stevenage
18 May 2026 ·
Defender Dan Sweeney and forward Beryly Lubala are among seven players released by League One club Stevenage.
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Assistant head coach Keogh leaves Barnsley
18 May 2026 ·
Barnsley assistant head coach Richard Keogh leaves following Daniel Stendel's return to the club.
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Ipswich Town reportedly renew interest in former Royal Femi Azeez
18 May 2026 ·
Ipswich Town are set to renew their interest in former Reading FC winger Femi Azeez, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
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Reading FC wins Family Excellence Gold Award for 2025/26 season
18 May 2026 ·
Reading FC has been awarded a Family Excellence Gold Award for the 2025/26 season.
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Cardiff City lead race to sign Reading star Charlie Savage
18 May 2026 ·
Cardiff City are currently leading the race to sign Reading FC's Charlie Savage, The Reading Chronicle understands.
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Barnsley in talks with veteran striker McGoldrick
17 May 2026 ·
League One club Barnsley are in talks with veteran striker David McGoldrick about a new deal.
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New League One spending proposal explained with Royals set to vote
15 May 2026 ·
EFL clubs will vote on financial rule changes that could tighten spending in League One with Reading FC being one of the clubs most directly affected.
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Exeter's Taylor braced for 'low budget' in League Two
15 May 2026 ·
Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says the club could have one of League Two's lowest budgets next season.
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Michael Olise named to play for France at World Cup
15 May 2026 ·
Reading FC academy graduate Michael Olise has been named to represent France in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Bradford have a blueprint for success - Alexander
15 May 2026 ·
Bradford City boss Graham Alexander says he thought his side were "immense" after they were beaten by Bolton in the League One play-off semi-final.
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'Dangerous' Bolton come full circle for play-off final
14 May 2026 ·
Bolton Wanderers' final game of 2025-26 is a repeat of their first match of the season as they take on Stockport County for a place in the Championship.
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Taylor named permanent Exeter boss for second time
14 May 2026 ·
Exeter City appointed Matt Taylor as their new manager after returning to the club on an interim basis.
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Former Reading midfielder Lewis Baker released by Stoke City
14 May 2026 ·
Former Reading FC midfielder Lewis Baker has been released by Stoke City after five seasons with the club.
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Former Royal Tyler Bindon to represent country at FIFA World Cup 2026
14 May 2026 ·
Former Reading FC fan-favourite defender Tyler Bindon has been named to represent New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Jacob Borgnis on Sean Patton influence to join Shots
14 May 2026 ·
Jacob Borgnis has thanked Reading FC in his first interview with Shots and says that Sean Patton helped influence his decision to join.
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Aldershot Town sign Reading academy graduate Jacob Borgnis
14 May 2026 ·
Aldershot Town have announced the signing of released Reading FC academy graduate Jacob Borgnis.
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Amazing to be one game from Championship - Challinor
14 May 2026 ·
Stockport County boss Dave Challinor's side are on track to fulfil the club's owner's seven-year target to reach Championship.
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Reading FC partner with NewC Sport for new ticketing system
14 May 2026 ·
Reading Football Club is partnering with Danish ticketing and technology company NewC Sport to modernize its ticketing platform.
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Reading FC secures loan from US billionaire's hedge fund for £5m stadium investment
14 May 2026 ·
Reading FC’s £5 million investment in the stadium is understood to be underpinned by billionaire Steve Cohen’s investment firm Point72.
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Ex-Reading assistant manager linked with Wycombe role
14 May 2026 ·
Former Reading FC assistant manager James Oliver-Pearce who worked with Ruben Selles and Paul Ince has been linked with Wycombe Wanderers.
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Revell hopes Stevenage take inspiration from defeat
14 May 2026 ·
Stevenage manager Alex Revell hopes his side can take inspiration from Stockport County after their League One play-off exit.
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Louie Barry - Barcelona to Wembley via nine loans
14 May 2026 ·
From Barcelona to Stockport and a second Wembley final - the rollercoaster career of "wonderkid" Louie Barry.
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Bradford will not change approach - Alexander
13 May 2026 ·
Bradford City manager Graham Alexander says he is not going to move away from what the side have done all season when they face Bolton in the second leg of their League One play-off semi-final.
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Work under way to improve Reading FC stadium pitch
13 May 2026 ·
Groundworks are taking place at the pitch of the Select Car Leasing Stadium, the home of Reading FC.
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Roberts deal 'important', Russell wanted next - Clough
13 May 2026 ·
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough says keeping forward Tyler Roberts is a "big boost" for a Stags side that hopes to follow up with a deal to sign Jon Russell.
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Reading FC staff update as employee leaves club after one season
13 May 2026 ·
A Reading FC first-team performance analyst has left the club after completing a season-long placement within the senior set-up.
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Reading FC transfer target Sam Nombe eyed by Championship club
13 May 2026 ·
Championship interest emerges for Reading FC transfer target Rotherham United striker Sam Nombe.
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Major reconstruction work at Reading FC stadium begins
13 May 2026 ·
Reconstruction work on the pitch at the Select Car Leasing Stadium is now officially underway.
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Leam Richardson emerges as candidate for Blackburn Rovers
13 May 2026 ·
Reading FC boss Leam Richardson has emerged on the bookmakers’ shortlist for the Blackburn Rovers job.
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Arsenal hero hails Reading FC graduate Michael Olise as future Ballon d'Or winner
13 May 2026 ·
Arsenal cult hero and former France international Bacary Sagna has praised the 'phenomenal' Reading FC academy graduate Michael Olise touting the winger to win the Ballon D'Or.
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McClaren considers Rotherham technical director job
12 May 2026 ·
Former England boss Steve McClaren is considering becoming Rotherham United's new technical director.
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Lincoln striker Street signs four-year deal
12 May 2026 ·
Lincoln City striker Rob Street signs a new four-year contract at the newly promoted Championship club.
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Wycombe offer new deals to Onyedinma and Norris
12 May 2026 ·
Wycombe Wanderers offer new contracts to winger Fred Onyedinma and goalkeeper Will Norris.
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Barnsley reappoint Stendel as head coach
12 May 2026 ·
Barnsley reappoint Daniel Stendel, who led the club to promotion in 2019, as head coach following Conor Hourihane's departure.
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How Reading's season played out: Part One - Noel Hunt
12 May 2026 ·
It has been a long nine months for Reading FC, the first year under new American owners Rob Couhig and Todd Trosclair, two managers, relegation fears and playoff hopes but the story really takes shape in the summer of 2025.
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Mansfield forward Roberts signs new one-year deal
12 May 2026 ·
Forward Tyler Roberts agrees a new 12-month contract to stay with League One Mansfield Town.
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Stevenage must 'play with courage' - Revell
12 May 2026 ·
Stevenage boss Alex Revell says they are ready to go "above and beyond" to overturn a one-goal deficit against Stockport in their League One play-off semi.
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It'll be an intimidating atmosphere - Schumacher
12 May 2026 ·
Bolton Wanderers manager Steven Schumacher warns his players "it's only half-time" in their play-off with Bradford City.
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Stockport's Challinor refuses to dream of Wembley
12 May 2026 ·
Stockport County manager Dave Challinor claims he is not getting carried away over a possible Wembley play-off final.
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Michael Olise wins award after impressive season with Bayern Munich
12 May 2026 ·
Reading FC academy graduate Michael Olise wins an award following his impressive spell with Bayern Munich this season.
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Aldershot and Slough eye Reading FC forward Basil Tuma after release
12 May 2026 ·
Aldershot Town and Slough Town are interested in Reading FC forward Basil Tuma following his release from the club.
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Former Reading striker Miles Obodo joins new club after release
12 May 2026 ·
Farnham Town have announced the signing of striker Miles Obodo after his release from Reading FC.
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Forty years of the EFL play-offs - choose your favourite memories
12 May 2026 ·
BBC Sport looks back at 15 memorable moments from 40 years of the play-offs in the English Football League.
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Reading set to battle Oxford United for Fred Onyedinma
12 May 2026 ·
Reading FC and Oxford United are expected to make an approach for former Premier League winger Fred Onyedinma if he leaves Wycombe Wanderers this summer.
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Huddersfield boss Manning leaves League One club
11 May 2026 ·
Huddersfield Town boss Liam Manning leaves the club by mutual consent, two months after taking compassionate leave.
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How the released academy players' time at Reading FC faired
11 May 2026 ·
Reading FC have confirmed the release of Basil Tuma, Jeremiah Okine?Peters, Jacob Borgnis, John Clarke, Miles Obodo and Jay Williams.
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Basil Tuma and Jeremiah Okine-Peters among six players released by Reading FC
11 May 2026 ·
Reading FC has confirmed its retained list for the Under-21 squad led by Peter Scott, with Jeremiah Okine-Peters and Basil Tuma released.
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Reading FC academy graduate helps Rochdale secure EFL football
11 May 2026 ·
Reading FC academy graduate Ryan East helps Rochdale secure promotion back to the EFL in dramatic play-off final.
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Reading monitor former Royals defender as he becomes free agent
11 May 2026 ·
Reading FC are monitoring former fan-favourite defender Tom McIntyre as he becomes free agent following a spell with Aberdeen FC.
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Reading FC expand into US market with Louisiana Fire
11 May 2026 ·
Reading FC have announced US football club Louisiana Fire SC as an Affiliate Club.
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Watch: Lincoln City's open-top bus parade
9 May 2026 ·
Jubilant head coach Michael Skubala described the occasion as "a celebration for everybody".
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Doncaster defender Senior signs new two-year deal
8 May 2026 ·
Doncaster Rovers defender Jack Senior signs a new two-year contract with the League One club.
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Bradford banking on big-game know-how in play-offs
8 May 2026 ·
Bradford City face Bolton Wanderers in the League One play-off semi-finals as they chase successive promotions.
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Brown released by Luton as Adebayo offered new deal
8 May 2026 ·
Striker Jacob Brown will leave Luton Town along with Cohen Bramall and Zack Nelson when their contracts expire this summer.
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Win the first leg and keep clean sheets - how to stand a chance in the play-offs
8 May 2026 ·
Keep a clean sheet and win the first leg.
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Cardiff sign keeper Trott permanently after loan
8 May 2026 ·
Cardiff City sign Nathan Trott permanently on a three-year deal following the goalkeeper's promotion-winning season on loan from Copenhagen.
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Evans and Armer extend Burton deals
8 May 2026 ·
Burton Albion duo George Evans and Jack Armer trigger contract extensions to remain at the Pirelli Stadium for another year.
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Lewis Wing named in League One team of the season
8 May 2026 ·
Reading FC midfielder Lewis Wing has been recognized among the standout performers in Sky Bet League One by WhoScored.
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Rafferty to stay but relegated Rotherham release 11
8 May 2026 ·
Rotherham United release 11 players following relegation to League Two, but captain Joe Rafferty will stay.
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Sold out play-off will not faze Stevenage - Revell
8 May 2026 ·
Stevenage boss Alex Revell believes reaching the play-offs in dramatic fashion will help ensure his team are not fazed by taking on Stockport County on Saturday.
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Challinor on Stockport's 'unthinkable' play-off bow
8 May 2026 ·
Stockport County boss Dave Challinor says it is "unthinkable" he could be on the cusp of leading his side to the Championship.
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Bolton have 'proved' they can perform at Bradford
8 May 2026 ·
Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher says their recent draw at Bradford City shows they can perform in Saturday's League One play-off semi-final first leg.
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Northampton near final stages of new manager search
8 May 2026 ·
Relegated Northampton Town hope to appoint a new manager within the next two weeks, chairman Kelvin Thomas says.
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Magennis and Niskanen among Exeter City departures
7 May 2026 ·
Exeter City release six senior players following their relegation from League One.
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Leyton Orient release James and offer Happe new deal
7 May 2026 ·
Leyton Orient release Tom James and Jack Simpson while offering Dan Happe a new contract.
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Reading FC defends new ticket subscription scheme
7 May 2026 ·
Reading's One Royal scheme allows fans to pay monthly for a season ticket, with extra benefits
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Tavares among six released by Burton Albion
7 May 2026 ·
Forward Fabio Tavares is among six players Burton Albion to be release after their latest League One relegation escape.
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Cardiff City and Lincoln show interest in Charlie Savage
7 May 2026 ·
Championship promotion sides Lincoln City and Cardiff City have shown interest in securing Reading FC's Charlie Savage.
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Galloway among nine released by Plymouth Argyle
7 May 2026 ·
Long-serving Plymouth Argyle defender Brendan Galloway is released by the League One club.
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Top striker prospect not offered contract by Reading after trial
7 May 2026 ·
A top Gillingham striker prospect has not been offered a contract by Reading FC following his trial.
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Reading eye two prolific forwards from Northern Ireland
7 May 2026 ·
Larne FC prospects Owen Mahoney and Jack May have trials with Reading FC.
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Wigan captain Kerr among eight to leave club
6 May 2026 ·
Wigan Athletic captain Jason Kerr is to leave the League One club after almost five years with the Latics.
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How did Sheffield Wednesday avoid 15-point deduction?
6 May 2026 ·
Sheffield Wednesday fans thought their team would start next season on -15 points.
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Brighton's Kamari Doyle 'would love to come back' to Reading FC
6 May 2026 ·
Brighton and Hove Albion's Kamari Doyle would 'love to come back' for another season at Reading FC.
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Midfielder Miller released by Huddersfield
6 May 2026 ·
Huddersfield Town release midfielder Mickel Miller after two seasons with the club.
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Blackpool release defender Husband
6 May 2026 ·
Blackpool release former captain James Husband after seven years with the club.
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Inside Reading FC’s role in Michael Olise’s rise to stardom
6 May 2026 ·
Reading FC staff and team?mates recall how trusting Michael Olise's creativity and challenging him to add end product turned him into an EFL star.
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Reading linked with summer move for Rotherham United's Sam Nombe
6 May 2026 ·
Reading FC are being tipped to join the race for Rotherham United striker Sam Nombe this summer, who previously played under Leam Richardson.
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Reading could snap up free?agent striker Adeboyejo
6 May 2026 ·
Reading FC could sign former Bolton striker Victor Adeboyejo as a free agent following his release from Mansfield Town.
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Reading FC officially launch One Royal subscription service
6 May 2026 ·
Reading Football Club has announced the launch of One Royal.
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Port Vale offer captain Garrity new deal as seven leave
5 May 2026 ·
Port Vale offer captain Ben Garrity a new contract as they prepare for life back in League Two next season.
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Midfielder Lewis among three leaving Mansfield
5 May 2026 ·
League One Mansfield Town release midfielder Aaron Lewis and strikers Victor Adeboyejo and Dom Dwyer.
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Hutchinson and Kelly among four to leave Wimbledon
5 May 2026 ·
AFC Wimbledon will release four players including defender Sam Hutchinson this summer following the conclusion of their League One season.
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AFC Wimbledon release former Reading midfielder Sam Hutchinson
5 May 2026 ·
Former Reading FC midfielder Sam Hutchinson has been released by AFC Wimbledon.
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Former Reading goalkeeper may leave Bristol Rovers a year after joining
5 May 2026 ·
Former Reading FC goalkeeper Luke Southwood may leave League Two side Bristol Rovers a year after joining.
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Aston Villa loanee amid Reading FC 'training discipline' claims
5 May 2026 ·
Aston Villa loanee Kadan Young was left out of Reading’s final three squads amid what a club source describes as “discipline issues in training.
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Long-serving Yiadom among five departures at Reading
5 May 2026 ·
Reading defender Andy Yiadom will leave the club this summer after eight years.
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Andy Yiadom to depart Reading FC after eight years with club
5 May 2026 ·
Andy Yiadom will depart Reading FC this month after eight years with the club.
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Reading FC begin contract talks with two players and release long-time servant
5 May 2026 ·
Reading FC have confirmed their retained list for Leam Richardson’s first team, with Andy Rinomhota and Kelvin Abrefa in contract negotiations.
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Season not good enough - Vale's Lawrence-Gabriel
5 May 2026 ·
Relegated Port Vale know the importance of mounting a serious promotion challenge in League Two next season, says defender Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel.
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New deal for Guthrie, but Willis and Eaves leave Cobblers
5 May 2026 ·
Northampton trigger a clause to keep Jon Guthrie, while Jordan Willis and Tom Eaves are among six players to be released.
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Reading to enter bidding war with Peterborough over Kyreece Lisbie
5 May 2026 ·
Reading FC to enter bidding war with Peterborough United over the signature of Colchester United's Kyreece Lisbie, The Reading Chronicle understands.
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Collins exits as Peterborough look to revamp squad
4 May 2026 ·
Midfielder Archie Collins is to leave Peterborough along with Tom Lees and Jacob Mendy, with eight others made available for transfer.
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Reading FC's Andy Yiadom linked with move back to former club
4 May 2026 ·
Reading FC's Andy Yiadom is linked with a move back to his old side Barnet in League Two, The Reading Chronicle understands.
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Jack Marriott wins Reading Player of the Season after impressive debut season
4 May 2026 ·
Jack Marriott has been recognized as the Reading FC Player of the Season for 2025/26.
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Luton heading in right direction under Wilshere
4 May 2026 ·
The Luton Town board praise head coach Jack Wilshere following a 'turnaround' season, despite missing out on the League One play-offs.
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'Absolutely': Leam Richardson on his being at Reading FC next season
4 May 2026 ·
Leam Richardson has said that he will 'absolutely' be at Reading FC next season following the defeat to Blackpool on Saturday.
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Pereira superb but Hamilton stunner hands Reading FC defeat in final game
4 May 2026 ·
In a lacklustre end-of-season affair, Blackpool clinched a narrow victory over Reading FC courtesy of a late strike from CJ Hamilton.
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Gloomy End Of Season As Royals Finish With Defeat
4 May 2026 ·
The overcast skies and deluge of rain perfectly reflected the gloomy atmosphere inside The Select Car Leasing stadium at the end of the final game of a generally unremarkable season.
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Sharp 'very lucky' to score hat-trick on Doncaster finale
3 May 2026 ·
Vetertan striker Billy Sharp admits he felt blessed to sign off in style for Doncaster Rovers with a hat-trick.
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'Weak' Orient players wasted year of career - Wellens
3 May 2026 ·
Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens issues a scathing attack on his own players, accusing them of wasting a year of his managerial career.
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Plymouth need to keep squad together - Cleverley
3 May 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says the club must hang onto the bulk of their squad for next season.
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Credit for McKenna and Hull a play-off force - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways
2 May 2026 ·
BBC Final Score Sam Parkin gives his take on the big EFL talking points as Ipswich win promotion and Hull make the play-offs.
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Exeter set for 'drastic' squad cuts after relegation
2 May 2026 ·
Exeter City will face a "drastic" cut to their squad after the club's relegation from League One, according to interim manager Matt Taylor.
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Luton to make late decision on Clark
1 May 2026 ·
Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere will make a late decision on the fitness of top-scorer Jordan Clark before their make-or-break game at Bolton Wanderers.
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Injury stats prove Leam Richardson right on Reading FC fitness woes
1 May 2026 ·
Reading FC boss Leam Richardson is right to call out the fitness issues with injured players having typically missed around 12–13 games each.
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Luton or Stevenage: Who's making it to the play-offs?
1 May 2026 ·
Luton and Stevenage are both vying for a place in the play-offs
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El Mizouni available for Orient's crucial final game
1 May 2026 ·
Leyton Orient welcome back midfielder Idris El Mizouni for their final game of the season against Burton Albion.
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Stevenage need 'full capacity' performance - Revell
1 May 2026 ·
Stevenage boss Alex Revell urges his players to be true to themselves as they look to seal a place in the League One play-offs.
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Taylor would consider permanent Exeter City role
1 May 2026 ·
Matt Taylor says he will have talks about the vacant manager's role at Exeter City once the season ends.
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Ralls to be offered new Plymouth Argyle contract
1 May 2026 ·
Plymouth Argyle will make a contract offer to experienced midfielder Joe Ralls.
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Richardson says 'we can't fix everything overnight' on Reading FC injury crisis
1 May 2026 ·
Leam Richardson has said that the fitness and injury issues at Reading FC 'can't be fixed overnight' as he looks ahead to summer transfer window.
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Leam Richardson says club 'would welcome back' Kamari Doyle
1 May 2026 ·
Leam Richardson has said that if the opportunity arose Reading FC would 'welcome back' Brighton and Hove Albion's Kamari Doyle back.
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Reading FC Community Trust group wins national award
1 May 2026 ·
Reading FC Community Trust's Emmbrook School group has been crowned Premier League Inspires Challenge National Champions.
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Imps' celebratory bus parade route confirmed
1 May 2026 ·
Players will tour Lincoln in an open-top bus to celebrate winning the League One title.
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