Next season starts here. So let’s set the pre-season wheels in motion...
We can now announce the first two pre-season friendlies in our calendar for this summer. A meeting with City before we travel to United.
On Wednesday 12 July, the Royals will travel to Bristol City’s training ground for a behind closed doors clash with the Robins.
City ended their Championship campaign in 14th last season – the Royals won 2-0 at home against the Robins back in October before earning a point at Ashton Gate in a 1-1 draw in April.
Kick-off against Nigel Pearson’s men will be at 12.30pm and, although the game at the Robins High Performance Centre will not be open to the public - as with all of Bristol City's home pre-season friendlies we will bring you all of the action via our social media channels and the official club website.
Then, the following weekend, Royals fans will be able to see their side in action in person when we travel to south-west London for a pre-season meeting with League Two’s Sutton United at the VBS Community Stadium.
Kick-off at Gander Green Lane will be at 3pm on Saturday 15 July as United look to prepare for their third successive season in the fourth tier following their National League title win in 2021.
Sutton, who have former Royals boss Terry Bullivant in post as their very first Director of Football, finished the League Two season in 14th place under the management of Matt Gray.
And of course it will see former United goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis return to his former club as the Royals ramp up their preparations for life in League One.
Ticket details for fans wanting to enjoy the first away day of the summer will be announced in due course.
The pre-season calendar will continue to take shape in the coming days and weeks and we will keep supporters up to date with further fixtures as and when they are confirmed.
