Starling Bank renews sponsorship of Southampton FC women's football team
Starling Bank has renewed its status as principal sponsor of Southampton FC women's football team.
The three-year deal will see Southampton FC work with Starling to create more grassroots football opportunities for women and girls in Hampshire, where the bank has also created 500 roles in banking, engineering, and operations at its Southampton base.
Throughout the 2022/2023 season, the team has experienced unprecedented growth, with average attendances for each match increasing by 355% compared to the previous 2021/2022 season.
Charlie Boss, Chief Commercial Officer at Southampton FC said: “Our club is extremely proud of everything our women’s team has achieved on and off the pitch. Starling's continued support and belief in our vision has been instrumental in the team's remarkable growth and success. This renewed partnership is a testament to the unwavering commitment of both organisations to achieving greatness together.”
The partnership renewal comes ahead of the team’s new kit launch.
Rachel Kerrone, Brand and Marketing Director at Starling said: “There has been so much progress in women’s football in the last year. We want to help the tide rise for women and girls everywhere, both in technology and in sport, and I can’t wait to see what we can do with Southampton FC Women in the next three years and beyond.”
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