University of Southampton becomes EDS Sponsor

The University of Southampton has been named the EDS’s official front-shirt sponsor.

With great pleasure, Eastleigh Football Club announces that the University of Southampton will be the Elite Development Squad’s official sponsor (EDS).

institution of Southampton has agreed to sponsor our EDS team’s front of shirt for the 2024-2025 season as a result of this exciting

collaboration. The institution is eager to help the future generation of Spitfires who are developing via Eastleigh FC’s Academy.

As part of the new agreement between the two parties, Eastleigh Football Club will have access to Wide Lane Sports Ground to use as a

training facility hub which includes a grass pitch, a brand-new cork, all-weather surface pitch, a strength and conditioning unit, and a

designated Eastleigh FC changing room for both the first-team and the EDS to use.

This partnership ensures that both the University of Southampton and the Eastleigh community benefit from shared expertise, resources,

and opportunities for active participation and personal development.

Trudi Vout, the director of Residences, Sport and Community at the University of Southampton, said: “As its heart, football brings

communities together and acts as a catalyst for good through the love of the game.

We are pleased to sponsor the Academy of Eastleigh FC, which shares our common goal of inspiring the next generation by creating an

community that lowers barriers and transforms lives.

“With the support of the University, our top-notch Wide Lane facilities will enable the academy players to reach their maximum

potential.”

Vicepresident of Eastleigh Football Club Thomas Coffey added: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with the University of

Southampton.” As students, we tried to get in touch with the universities in an effort to establish a foundation of support and solidify

ties with the local community.

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