James Earnshaw

Luton Town defender Tom Holmes had admitted he 'can't rule out not coming back' to Reading in the future. The 24-year-old made his 133rd and potentially final appearance for his boyhood club in Saturday's 3-2 win over Blackpool. Coming off the bench, it was the centre-back's first involvement for three months after suffering with a back injury. Spending 16 years rising through the ranks with the Royals, Holmes joined Premier League Luton in January before returning on loan until the end of the season to support the team's fight to stay in League One.

British sitcom royalty was spotted at Reading's final day 3-2 victory over Blackpool on Saturday. Sue Holderness, best known for her 18-year stint in the much-loved Only Fools and Horses, has been spotted at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on occasion down the years. A guest of former owner and chairman, Sir John Madejski, the Green Green Grass star was present in the Directors' Box alongside the likes of Madejski, Mark Bowen and former CEO Nigel Howe. Announcing her attendance on social media, the actress said: "Off to Reading's John Madejski stadium this morning to see the final match of the season. Very excited!"

Reading's average crowd for their return to the third tier fell from last year's relegation campaign, however, it remains among the highest in League One. The Royals' attendances at the Select Car Leasing Stadium have steadily fallen since relegation from the Premier League a decade ago, with average crowds of more than 17,000 in 2017 now just a memory. Despite experiencing a first return to the third tier for more than 20 years, the average attendance has fallen by just 334 from last year's 13,449 to 13,115. This was boosted by Saturday's turn-out of more than 18,000, the largest of the entire campaign.

Reading ended their turbulent 2023/24 campaign on a high, beating Blackpool 3-2 in front of a season-high crowd of nearly 18,500. Take a look at our ratings below. Joel Pereira, 6: Wasn't kept particularly busy during the match but will be disappointed to concede a sloppy goal at the end. Could do little with the early goal for Karamoko Dembele. Clinton Mola, 6: Wrapped up a strong campaign with a solid performance at full-back, offering threat in attack and limiting the Tangerines to little in the way of dangerous attacks.

Reading came from behind to beat Blackpool 3-2 on the final day of the League One season. Take a look at reaction from Ruben Selles below. Ruben on the win "We had the same against Burton, [off for] the first five or 10 minutes and I don’t like that. We need to correct that and how we manage games will be a key point. We managed a lot of moments like that in the season and we came back, scored before half-time, and came back stronger. Mamadi made a good impact today. It was a perfect example of our season.

Reading ended their 2023/24 League One campaign with an emphatic 3-2 win over play-off chasing Blackpool at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. A season-high crowd of almost 18,500 turned out to celebrate Dia Del Jefe, a Spanish-themed occasion as thanks to manager Ruben Selles. Despite falling behind early to Karamoko Dembele's strike; Sam Smith, Harvey Knibbs and Femi Azeez ensured the atmosphere was one of celebration after a long and tumultuous season back in the third tier.

After over 2,500 votes from supporters, Lewis Wing was voted 2023/24 Player of the Season. Arriving from near-neighbours Wycombe Wanderers in the summer, the North-East native took a month to shake off an niggling injury but has proved a steal on  free transfer. Vastly experienced across the EFL, the 28-year-old has enjoyed his best individual season to date with 10 goals and 11 assists.

Reading host Blackpool as the League One season comes to an end. 20,000 are expected in attendance to celebrate survival with a Spanish-themed day, while Blackpool can still achieve a play-off finish with a win and favourable results elsewhere.

Reading vice captain Tom Holmes has been deemed fit enough for the bench in what could be his final appearance for his boyhood club. The 24-year-old spent 15 years with the club, making over 130 appearances, but joined Premier League Luton Town in January. Injured since February, there were concerns over his fitness as Blackpool visit on the final day. The centre-back makes the bench, along with fellow youth products Michael Craig and Mamadi Camara.