A LIVERSEDGE firm has struck a three-year deal with Northern Premier League football club Liversedge FC.

The partnership will see Leading Edge Signage and Graphics, which is headquartered in Liversedge, provide financial support that will greatly benefit the club.

It also means that the home of Liversedge Football Club has been officially renamed the Leading Edge Clayborn Stadium from the start of the 2023/34 season.

The stadium, fondly referred to by supporters as Clayborn, is situated on Quaker Lane in Hightown.

As part of the deal, Leading Edge will install 100 new signs at across the stadium, including perimeter boards dedicated to sponsors.

Matthew Evans, managing director of Leading Edge, said: “Supporting the local community has always been at the forefront of our values and this partnership is also important to me on a personal level – I grew up on Quaker Lane and have fond memories of watching matches from being a teenager into adulthood.

“Investing in the stadium and the club further strengthens our ties to the area and supports our aims of creating a positive impact on the local economy while fostering a sense of pride among our employees.”

The partnership follows on from the company’s successful partnerships with other clubs in the area including Bradford City FC.