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Formation Meeting
- When
- 25 December 1871
- Where
- Bridge Street Rooms
A public meeting at the Bridge Street Rooms organized by Joseph Edward Sydenham led to the formation of Reading F.C. on 25 December 1871.
The meeting was held in Reading, Berkshire, and resulted in the establishment of the club. Sydenham, who organized the event, later became the club secretary. This event marks the beginning of Reading F.C.'s history as one of the oldest teams in England.
Sources
- Reading F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
- Reading, Berkshire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
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