Reading Hockey Club is pleased to announce the signing of Lauren Martin for the 2026/27 Women’s England Hockey League season. Lauren joins the Women’s 1st XI from Guildford Hockey Club, bringing with her a wealth of Premier League experience gathered across three clubs and a passion for the sport that extends well beyond the pitch.

Lauren’s hockey career began at Canterbury, where she made her Premier League debut while still at school. She then moved on to study at Loughborough University, where she continued to play at the top level for Loughborough Students, sharpening her game in one of the most competitive university hockey environments in the country.

From Loughborough, Lauren joined Guildford Hockey Club, where she has played both outdoor and indoor hockey, including two seasons in the Super 6s Premier League - English hockey’s elite indoor competition. That experience across formats and at the highest domestic level gives Lauren a rounded game that she now brings to Sonning Lane. Away from hockey, Lauren works as a teacher at Crosfields School in Reading - making her very much a part of the local community that Reading Hockey Club is proud to serve.

Walid Abdo, Head of Women’s Performance: “Lauren is a player who has been developed in outstanding environments and her experience across outdoor and indoor hockey at Premier League and Super 6s level speaks for itself. She arrives hungry to take the next step, and we’re looking forward to working with her and helping her reach her potential in a Reading shirt.”

Tim Hunt, Chairman of Reading Hockey Club: “It’s brilliant to be welcoming someone who is already embedded in the Reading community. Lauren brings real quality and a wealth of Premier League experience and we hope Sonning Lane feels like a natural home for her.”

Lauren will join the squad ahead of pre-season preparations for the 2026/27 campaign.

Welcome to Reading, Lauren!