All the stats from the School & Grassroots fixtures
Reading's Sky Bet League One fixture against Stevenage was the third and final School & Grassroots fixture of the 2024/25 campaign, and with the dust now settled on the group ticketing initiative, we've put together a full review of how the three fixtures played out in the stands.
A total of 9,372 tickets were sold across the games, with 220 schools and clubs passing through the Select Car Leasing Stadium turnstiles to cheer on their team - thank you for your tremendous support!
It wasn't just 90 minutes of football that was at stake for those in attendance, with a whole host of Royals prizes and experiences up for grabs in the form of prize draws. Below is a run down of what was up for grabs, and details of those lucky enough to get their hands on a prize.
Reading v Crawley - Saturday 19th October
| Fleet Spurs FC | 50 Tickets to First Team game |
| Goring Robins FC | 25 Tickets to First Team game |
| Thatcham Tornadoes FC | Signed Shirt |
| Cold Ash FC | Mascot Package |
| Long Lane Primary School | Mascot Package |
| Alder Grove Primary School | Signed Football |
Reading v Blackpool - Saturday 14th December
| Hook United FC | 50 Tickets to First Team game |
| Calcot Royals FC | 25 Tickets to First Team game |
| Winklebury Wizards FC | Signed Shirt |
| Goring Robins FC | Mascot Package |
| Wheatfield Primary School | Mascot Package |
| Long Lane Primary School | Signed Football |
Reading v Stevenage - Saturday 15th March
| Birch Copse Primary School | 50 Tickets to First Team game |
| Forest School | 25 Tickets to First Team game |
| CSA 07 FC | Signed Shirt |
| Hawkedon Primary School | Mascot Package |
| Laurel Park FC | Mascot Package |
| Goring Robins FC | Signed Football |
| Park Lane Primary School | Community Trust Enrichment Day |
Don't worry if you missed out on the scheme in 2024/25, you can sign up to be involved in 2025/26 via the link below.
A special visit from El Gato
Royals first team goalkeeper Joel Pereira visited Alder Grove Church of England Primary School earlier this season to say a big thank you for their continued support in the School & Grassroots scheme.
At October's Sky Bet League One tie with Crawley Town, pupils and their families bought the highest number of tickets for any school involved in the scheme, and our Portuguese shot-stopper wanted to say a big thank you in person.
To say thank you for their incredible support, Joel was delighted to present Deputy Head Teacher Rachel Roedel with a commemorative football signed by the First Team!
Speaking of the impact of the player appearances in the community, Joel said: "It's very important for us to be a presence in the community. It doesn't cost us anything, and for myself I always find it nice to visit young kids, elderly people, and those who are in need. It's important for us as a club to help in these ways, and Reading as a club has been top drawer with that"
Head Teacher of Alder Grove, Philip Theobald, commented: "We were delighted to welcome Joel to our school. As a new school in the local area, we are very proud of our links with both the Community Trust and the Football Club, and we look forward to continuing to work with both entities in the future."