Jamie Reid has left Stevenage Football Club to join Reading FC on a permanent transfer. The striker's departure was confirmed by Stevenage FC on their official website this week, ending a five-year stay at the League One club.
Reid originally signed for Stevenage from Mansfield Town in 2021. He went on to make 248 appearances for the club, finding the net 69 times. His contributions were significant, and manager Alex Revell was quick to acknowledge them. "I’d like to thank Jamie for everything he has given this football club over the last 5 years," Revell said. The manager added, "He’s provided some memorable moments and great goals and we wish him every success for the future."
The loss of a proven goalscorer is a major change for Stevenage's attacking options. Reid was a consistent presence, and replacing his output will be a key task. This move comes as Stevenage look to build on a challenging start to the 2026-27 season. After three games, they sit 19th in the League One table with two points from two draws and one loss. Their recent form reads DLD, and they have scored four goals while conceding five, giving them a minus-one goal difference. The club is already five points behind early leaders Blackpool.
The immediate focus now shifts to integrating other forwards into the system and finding a new source of goals from within the existing squad.
Stevenage's next match is a tough away trip to face Barnsley on September 5th. Barnsley currently occupy 9th place, making it a difficult fixture as Stevenage seek their first win of the campaign. The timing of Reid's exit means the team must adapt quickly ahead of this important game. Preparations for the Barnsley clash and the rest of the season schedule can be followed on our fixtures list.
Jamie Reid's tenure at the Lamex Stadium was defined by reliability and key goals. His 69 strikes from 248 games made him a fan favourite and a central figure in the team's recent history. His move to Reading marks the end of an era for a player who became synonymous with Stevenage's attack over half a decade. The permanent nature of the transfer, with terms agreed between the two clubs, provides a clean break and allows Stevenage to plan for the future.
The club's next challenge is away at Barnsley on Saturday, September 5th, 2026.
