Reading Women return to Women’s Super League action after the conclusion of the latest international break against bottom of the pile Bristol City Women.
The Royals have endured a turbulent campaign, but showed their class last month as they broke Manchester United Women’s long unbeaten home record with a 2-0 triumph.
That was just the fourth win that Kelly Chambers’ side have picked up in 15 league games, with a lack of goals costing them from challenging the top-four in the table, with seven draws and four defeats leaving them in sixth position.
Reading will also be looking to add to their squad in the upcoming transfer window after they learned that Jess Fishlock would return to her parent club, OL Regin, in April after a loan spell at the Madejski Stadium.
Meanwhile, Welsh compatriot, Angharad James has also sealed a summer move to North Carolina Courage.
“I move to North Carolina in the knowledge that I gave everything to Reading,” said James.
“I’ll continue to do so while I’m still here. I can’t thank Kelly and her staff enough. I only have praise and admiration for them, for giving me the opportunity to grow and express myself on the pitch, they have been instrumental in my development.”
Reading opponents on Monday, March 8, have had a torrid time in the league this season and have picked up just one win all season.
The Robins are bottom of the table with six points, with their only victory of the season coming in a 3-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion Women in January.
However, the Royals will know not to take Bristol lightly after their stalemate earlier in the campaign.
Reading dominated proceedings in their December meeting at the MAdejski Stadium with Bristol, but couldn’t find a clinical edge to take the points.
Emma Bissell put Bristol ahead in the 43rd minute which was quickly cancelled out by Fara Williams’ strike in the 50th minute.
Despite having 33 attempts in total, and 14 on target, the Royals couldn’t find the net for a second time, which has been a common theme throughout the season, as they had to settle for just a point.
Reading are unbeaten in their last four league matches, having not suffered defeat since they received a 5-0 drumming against league leaders Chelsea. Bristol were also on the end of a 5-0 loss against Chelsea in their last game prior to the international break.
The clash between Reading and Bristol City will be shown live on BT Sport on Monday evening (8.15pm kick-off).
