South Reading Ladies WFC

South Reading Ladies 50s took part in the inaugural TVWFL Ladies Cup alongside teams from Watford, Bracknell, Woking, Oxford, Maidenhead and Woodley, producing an impressive team performance to finish fourth out of seven.

The day began with a narrow 1-0 defeat to eventual winners Watford, despite a strong display and several chances to equalise. A well-worked team goal, finished by captain Cara, secured a deserved 1-0 victory over Woodley in the second match.

South Reading then earned four consecutive goalless draws against Bracknell, Woking, Maidenhead and Oxford. Outstanding defending, excellent goalkeeping from Mel, and strong teamwork ensured the side remained difficult to break down throughout the tournament, while also creating opportunities of their own.

The team finished with one win, four draws and one defeat, collecting seven points in a highly competitive field. Every player contributed superbly, with special praise for debutants Camilla and Sarah, who both impressed in their first walking football tournament.

A big thank you to Mel, Claire, Jane, Bridget, Elena, Clare, Cara, Camilla and Sarah for their commitment and effort. The squad can take plenty of confidence into the next tournament.

Match report from coach Barry Copas

💚💛 40s Ladies Summer Tournament | Bisham Abbey | Sunday 5th July 💛💚

A fantastic day of football for our South Reading Ladies 40s as they battled through a highly competitive Group D.

The ladies opened with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Hersham, before earning another point in an entertaining 1-1 draw with Maidenhead thanks to a superb team goal from Lisa. A 4-0 defeat to tournament favourites Bracknell Blue meant we finished 3rd in the group with 2 points, securing a place in the quarter-finals.
In the last eight, we faced league champions Woking Flamingos, putting in another determined display before bowing out 2-0.
The scorelines don't tell the full story—every player showed tremendous commitment, teamwork and resilience throughout the day. Plenty of positives to build on, and we're incredibly proud of all 9 ladies who represented South Reading with such passion and determination.

👏 Well done, South Reading Ladies 40s! The hard work continues, and we'll come back even stronger. 💚⚽💛

A couple of comedy photos of Sandie and Hannah keeping cool in the heat 🥵 🔥 ☀️ 😎

☀️⚽️ South Reading Ladies Walking Football Skills Session ⚽️☀️

Despite the scorching temperatures today, our South Reading Ladies Walking Football players enjoyed a fantastic Sunday skills session at Prospect Park, expertly led by Coach Barry.

The session focused on everyone having a go in goal, practising shooting, free kicks, and defensive skills. It was great to see everyone getting involved, challenging themselves, and supporting each other throughout.

A big well done to all who took part and kept smiling in the heat! ⚽🥅👏

⚽💚💛 SOUTH READING LADIES A TEAM – LEAGUE CAMPAIGN COMPLETE! 💚💛⚽

The South Reading Ladies A Team brought their TVWFL league campaign to a close on Sunday 7th June with an excellent display of determination, teamwork and quality football throughout the day.

The ladies played some of their best football of the season, starting with a well-earned goalless draw against a physically strong Luton side. They then suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Wycombe Warriors in a very evenly contested match, before coming up against the eventual league champions, Walton & Hersham, who claimed a 3-0 victory.

The highlight of the day came in a fantastic 1-0 win over a strong Watford team. A superb goal from Cara Jones proved to be the difference, earning the ladies a memorable victory against the then league leaders and dealing a significant blow to their title hopes. It was a tremendous performance full of commitment, discipline and belief from South Reading. 👏⚽⭐
The season concluded with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Fleet, with an own goal from Fleet securing the ladies a deserved final point of the campaign.

Throughout the day, the team showed great resilience, excellent teamwork and the positive spirit that has been evident all season. Their efforts were rewarded with a very respectable 4th-place finish in a competitive league.
Well done to all the players for their hard work, dedication and fantastic team spirit throughout the season. You should all be incredibly proud of what you've achieved. 💛💚👏

A special mention to Tracy Allen, who recieved a special recognition award for her strength and resilience in her continued therapy. She also put in shift on the pitch 👏🏻💯👍🏻💚💛

⚽💚💛 SOUTH READING LADIES B TEAM – LEAGUE CAMPAIGN COMPLETE! 💚💛⚽

The South Reading Ladies B Team rounded off their TVWFL league campaign on Sunday 7th June with another day full of determination, teamwork and commitment.

The ladies started brightly and played some excellent football throughout all five games, showing the teamwork and spirit that has been a hallmark of their season. Unfortunately, a few costly errors at key moments denied the team the positive results their performances deserved.
There was still plenty to celebrate, including a fantastic goal from Clare, whose long-range effort left the goalkeeper rooted to the spot! 👏⚽
At the other end, Sandie produced several impressive saves during the day, including one outstanding stop as she brilliantly pushed the ball around the post to keep her side in the game. 🧤⭐

The team also came agonisingly close to earning a positive result when they were awarded a penalty, but luck wasn't on their side this time.
Despite the results, the ladies can be proud of their efforts, commitment and progress throughout the season, finishing in 5th place overall.

Well done to all the players for their hard work, dedication and team spirit throughout the campaign. 💛💚👏

⚽ NEW PLAYERS WANTED! ⚽

Are you a woman aged 40+ looking to get back into football, stay active, or try something completely new?

South Reading Walking Football Club is expanding and we need new players for our brand-new third team starting this September!

💚 Friendly atmosphere
💛 Weekly coaching and training
💚 Competitive and social opportunities
💛 Make new friends and have fun
📅 Fridays | 7pm–8pm
📍 South Reading Leisure Centre
🎁 First session FREE

No previous football experience required—just bring yourself and a willingness to have a go!
Drop us a message to find out more.