Finishing sixth in the PL2 system, featuring all Category One academies, the Royals beat Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest on route to the semi-final stage.

Sunderland, bossed by Royals legend Graeme Murty, finished just one place further back in the full PL2 standings, beating Wolves and West Ham United in their two knockout matches to date.

The Black Cats will visit Berkshire on Monday, May 20, with the match kicking off at 7pm at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Admission and parking are complimentary for all supporters. Over 1,100 fans attended Saturday’s 3-1 quarter-final victory.

The winner of the match will advance to face either Premier League powerhouses Chelsea or Tottenham Hotspur in the final, which will be held in London.

Tonight, Noel Hunt’s team will compete against Marlow in the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup final, aiming to reclaim the prestigious cup after securing it in 2022.

Marlow eliminated the Royals in the semi-finals last season, setting the stage for a rematch of the inaugural final held in 1879.

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