Reading Women Rout Badshot Lea 7-0

Royals score 7 unanswered goals in second half blowout

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:34am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a women's soccer match, with overlapping shapes and planes of color representing the players, ball, and field.Reading Women's dominant 7-0 victory over Badshot Lea showcases the team's attacking prowess and competitive spirit in the league.Reading Today

Reading Women returned to winning ways with a dominant 7-0 victory over Badshot Lea Ladies on Sunday. After a scoreless first half, the Royals erupted for 7 goals in the second half, with Tyra Wilson, Keziah Banduka, Nat Cowell, Ava Broke-Smith, and Tia Johnson (2 goals) finding the back of the net.

Why it matters

The win keeps Reading in the hunt for a top-4 finish in the highly competitive league, while Badshot Lea remain mired in a relegation battle at the bottom of the table.

The details

Reading made five changes to the lineup that narrowly lost in the League Cup semifinals last week, with Scarlett Bowcott making her league debut in goal. The Royals dominated possession and chances in the first half but were unable to break through. That changed quickly after the break, as Wilson, Banduka, Cowell, Broke-Smith, and Johnson all scored in a 29-minute span to put the game out of reach for the struggling Badshot Lea side.

  • The match was played on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
  • Reading scored 5 goals in the second half between the 50th and 79th minutes.

The players

Tyra Wilson

A Reading forward who scored the opening goal in the 50th minute to spark the Royals' second-half outburst.

Keziah Banduka

A Reading defender who scored the second goal in the 53rd minute with a well-placed left-footed finish.

Nat Cowell

Reading's top goalscorer on the season, who netted the third goal in the 68th minute.

Ava Broke-Smith

A Reading substitute who scored the fourth goal in the 73rd minute.

Tia Johnson

A Reading substitute who scored two late goals in the 78th and 79th minutes to complete the rout.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Reading will look to build on this big win when they travel to face Fleet Town next weekend.

The takeaway

This dominant performance keeps Reading firmly in the hunt for a top-4 finish in the highly competitive league, while Badshot Lea's relegation battle continues to be an uphill climb.