The last match played by Reading Football at Elm Park, a 0-1 home defeat to Norwich City

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The last match played by Reading Football at Elm Park, a 0-1 home defeat to Norwich City

The last match played by Reading Football at Elm Park, a 0-1 home defeat to Norwich City in the Football League Division One match against Norwich City.
Crowds invade the pitch at the end of the match.
3rd May 1998

EG
Reading Post
Mirrorpix
Reading
England
RA 98 1389

Media ID 21743234

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The Last Farewell: A Bittersweet Goodbye at Elm Park". In this poignant print captured by EG from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the historic moment when Reading Football bid farewell to their beloved home ground, Elm Park. It was a gloomy day on the 3rd of May 1998 as Reading faced off against Norwich City in a crucial Football League Division One match. The atmosphere was charged with mixed emotions as fans filled the stands for one last time, knowing that this would be their final opportunity to witness their team play at Elm Park. As the game unfolded, tension grew among supporters who hoped for a victorious send-off. However, fate had different plans as Norwich City secured a narrow 0-1 victory over Reading. As the final whistle blew and reality sank in, an overwhelming surge of emotion swept through the crowd. In an act of both defiance and sorrow, passionate fans flooded onto the pitch – not out of anger but rather to savor every last moment within those hallowed grounds they called home for decades. This image encapsulates not only the heartbreak felt by loyal supporters witnessing their team's defeat but also serves as a testament to the deep connection between football clubs and their devoted followers. The legacy of Elm Park lives on through photographs like these; forever preserving memories etched into history.

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