Matrix IT extends partnership with Portsmouth FC

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Tom Kilkelly

Credit: Portsmouth FC

Fareham-based firm Matrix IT has announced a multi-year extension to its deal with Portsmouth FC, meaning the company will have supported the club for more than a decade.

Matrix is the club’s official half-time partner, as well as official sponsors of the Players’ Lounge at Fratton Park. The firm also provide the club with IT support both at the stadium and the training ground in Copnor Road.

Managing director of Matrix IT, Matt Faulkner, said: “We have a long history with the club, having first started our partnership a decade ago. At that time, the club was in a very different place and to look back on what we’ve achieved together has been fantastic.

“At heart, Matrix IT are huge Pompey fans. We are at every game and to see the Matrix IT brand associated with the club is a proud moment for all of us. To be part of the club’s history, its growth and success is enormously fulfilling for everyone at Matrix.

“As their IT partner, their sponsor and, most importantly, as fans, we are proud to continue our partnership with Portsmouth Football Club.”

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The outstanding service Matrix provides for the club, reported by spokespeople for Portsmouth FC, has been both cost-efficient and customer-focused.

Director of Sales at Portsmouth FC, Mark Judges, said: “Our partnership with Matrix IT is built on foundations laid over the past 10 years. Their IT service and support not only enables us to operate at Fratton Park, but at our training ground too, helping us achieve our overall club vision.

“Matrix IT are a passionate, local and industry leading business and so it is great to continue our partnership with them.”

Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022. During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan). His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.