Reading City will hit the road in their first match of this seasons FA Vase competition.
The Cityzens have been exempt from this seasons competition following a run to the Fourth Round last term, and the Combined Counties League Premier Division North side will begin with an away day at CCL strugglers Northwood.
Simon Johnson’s side are eighth in the table following Friday night’s 4-2 home win over Abingdon United, breaking a run of two league defeats.
Last season, City broke a previous club record having twice reached the First Round of the Vase in 20/21 and 23/24. Wins at Mendip Broadwalk and home to Baffins Milton Rovers, Erith & Belvedere and Snodland Town setup a Fourth Round tie with Lymore Gardens who came from behind to win 2-1 in front of a bumper crowd.
Just over the border, Wantage Town are also in the Second Round after defeating Newton Abbot Spurs 6-0 at home.
AFC Aldermaston’s run came to an end when they were beaten 3-2 at home by Pagham while Berks County went out on penalties after a 2-2 draw at home to AFC Varndeanians and Burnham were beaten 2-1 by Harefield United.
The 2026/27 FA Vase Second Round draw for Berkshire:
- Northwood vs Reading City
- Wantage Town vs St Blazey
Everything you need to know about the FA Vase Second Round draw is here.
