Cobblers to look a little different against Burton as Community Trust marks 25th anniversary
Northampton’s players will look a little different when they take to the pitch against Burton Albion on Saturday.
The football club have worn the name of the University of Northampton on the front of their shirts in every match for the last 13 years, but that will change on later today – for one game only!
To mark the club's Community Day, and as part of their 25th anniversary, the University of Northampton have donated the space on the front of the shirt to the Northampton Town Community Trust. This will see the players wear the name of the Community Trust on the front of their shirts for the fixture.
"We are really looking forward to the day and to paying tribute to some of the fantastic work of our award winning Community Trust," said Cobblers CEO James Whiting. "Northampton Town is much more than a football club, we are a key part of the Northamptonshire community, just like the University of Northampton, and whatever happens on the pitch, we are looking forward to a day of celebration of that community involvement.
"We have always said our long standing work with the University of Northampton is not just a sponsorship, it is a partnership on so many levels and this fantastic gesture by the university, to donate their front of shirt space to the Community Trust, shows just how strong the togetherness and the bond is that links us together.
"The University of Northampton aren't just the name on the front of the men's first team shirts, the Northampton Town Women, our Football & Education Programme teams, our grassroots teams and our Emerging Talent Centre players also carry the university name on the front of their shirts, and the University of Northampton are also big supporters or many of our community projects. We really do have a deep, valued and meaningful partnership."
Phill Smith, the CEO of the Community Trust, added: "We would like to say a big thank you to everyone at the University of Northampton for their kind gesture. This will be the first time since 2013 that any other name has been on the front of the men's first team shirts and this wonderful gesture will help us mark a very special day in the best way possible.
"This is our 25th year and we continue to help thousands of people across Northamptonshire in so many different ways. We are looking forward to welcoming a number of our participants to the Burton Albion game and to using these very special match shirts to help raise funds to support our work, which is so wonderfully supported by the University of Northampton."
Supporters will be able to bid for one of these special match worn shirts after the game, with all profits going to support the work of the Northampton Town Community Trust.