Reading Football Club – Regal Lion Crest (England)

Contest: 2) Football Crests Gallery
Submitted by: xhiti
Generic Description: This modernized Reading FC emblem seamlessly fuses heritage and bold design within a crisp circular badge. At its core sits a royal lion’s head, crowned and poised, symbolizing courage, pride, and the club’s competitive spirit. Behind the lion, the crest is split into quarters featuring the iconic blue and red hooped stripes—a nod to Reading’s traditional kit colors—marrying past and present in a dynamic visual. Encircling the central motif, the name “READING FOOTBALL CLUB” arches across the top and bottom, while the founding year “1871” flanks either side, grounding the badge in over a century of history. All elements are unified by a clean white field and bold blue double outline, resulting in a sharp, dignified emblem that honors legacy while projecting a confident, modern identity.