Reading FC have confirmed that they will host West Ham United in pre-season.

Veljko Paunovic's side will welcome the Hammers to the Madejski Stadium on July 21st, kicking off at 7pm.

It is the first confirmed fixture of the pre-season programme.

The club have confirmed that details regarding whether this friendly will be played behind-closed-doors or in front of home and away fans will be confirmed closer to the date of the fixture, subject to government guidance.