Reading have launched their new home kit for the 2024/25 League One season in dramatic fashion- walking out in it ahead of this afternoon's clash with Blackpool.

A season-high crowd of almost 20,000 has packed into the SCL Stadium for the final day of the 2023/24 season against Blackpool, and all have been left shocked by the club's surprise of a new kit.

As is tradition, the shirt is blue and white hooped but has lost the iconic Reading buildings which adorned this campaign's shirt.

Deciding to adopt the element of surprise, no teasers or hints were given, but after warming up in their training tops, the teams walked out in the new strip, to the delight of the supporters.

You can follow along with this afternoon's action on our live blog.