Huddersfield Town names Accu as new stadium sponsor

Huddersfield Town has announced a landmark partnership with Accu, a Huddersfield-born e-commerce company named after the precision of the engineering parts it supplies.

Starting immediately, Accu has secured exclusive naming rights to the Club’s home ground, which celebrated its 30th anniversary last season, and will now be called the Accu Stadium.

This record multi-year sponsorship deal will run until at least 2030, highlighting a shared commitment to investing in Huddersfield and supporting the Club’s long-term ambitions, both on the field and within the local community.

More than just a name change, the Accu Stadium represents a shared commitment to progress, a clear vision, and a focus on achieving goals. This partnership aims to boost performance on the pitch and benefit the wider town.

Managing Director of Accu, Alastair Morris, believes the agreement marks an exciting new chapter for both the company and the club, built on shared values and a commitment to the local community.

“We’re incredibly proud to align our brand with this iconic stadium and with Huddersfield Town – a club that shares our passion for innovation, local pride, and community engagement, the Accu Stadium will be more than a stadium; it will be a symbol of shared ambition and a focal point for the growth of Huddersfield,” he said via press release.

From humble beginnings in a Huddersfield bedroom to a 45,000 sq ft facility in Honley, Accu has grown into a thriving local employer of over 130 people and continues to expand. For both organisations, this long-term deal is about more than business — it’s about giving back.

Together, Accu and Huddersfield Town will invest in the community through:

  • Education-led STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) outreach programs
  • Community development projects
  • Enhanced match day experiences and fan engagement activities

Huddersfield Town’s CEO, Jake Edwards, said the deal with Accu represents more than a naming rights agreement, signalling a shared commitment to long-term growth and sustainability.

“This partnership not only reflects the shared ambition and values of our two organisations but also helps us invest further into the future of Huddersfield Town, both on and off the pitch.

“We also feel that Accu’s vision of building a better future aligns with our ambitions as a club – both in terms of our football aspirations and our sustainability commitments.

“We are impressed with Accu’s commitment to net zero and hope to not only join them on this journey, but to attract other like-minded sponsors and partners,” he said via press release.

Huddersfield Town’s CRO, Paul Reeves, said the new naming rights agreement with Accu marks the beginning of a new era for the club and its stadium, following a year of strong relationship-building between the two organisations.

“This is a really pleasing partnership that we have seen genuinely grow over the last 12 months and develop into something that is going to be both iconic and long lasting for both organisations.

“To start this new era for the stadium having just completed its 30-year anniversary allows us to invest in the continued development of the building and its surrounding footprint.

“We would also like to place on record our sincere thanks to Heineken UK, who have supported the stadium for over a decade, and we will be looking to also extend that relationship in the coming weeks through a new pouring rights agreement with Heineken for the stadium,” he said via press release.

The stadium’s new name and identity will be officially revealed to fans ahead of the home friendly fixture of the 2025/26 season, when Town host Lancashire rivals Burnley FC next month.

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Football NSW calls on clubs to Make It Red for Heart Health Round

Football NSW is calling on clubs and associations across the state to register for the 2026 Make It Red campaign, joining a national awareness movement aimed at reducing heart-related deaths on sporting grounds ahead of Heart Health Round on the weekend of June 5 to 7.

The campaign, developed by the Heartbeat of Football Foundation, asks sporting clubs to wear red, raise funds and build awareness around heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest, which is the leading single cause of disease burden and death in Australia for both men and women, and one that health authorities say is largely preventable through modifiable risk factors.

The call to action comes as the Foundation continues its work to map and register Automated External Defibrillators across NSW sporting facilities, a project that has already engaged twelve football associations and fed data into both the NSW Ambulance GoodSAM registry and NSW Health’s public AED map. The availability of a functioning, registered AED on site is among the most significant determinants of survival following sudden cardiac arrest, with survival rates declining sharply for every minute without defibrillation.

Football NSW is encouraging clubs to engage with the campaign across three areas. Clubs can register for the Make It Red campaign to help fund research, education and prevention programs. Participants, particularly those aged over 35, are encouraged to seek a free heart health screening test from their local GP or enquire about hosting a Heartbeat of Football testing day. Clubs are also urged to ensure their grounds have active, accessible AEDs in place, with guidance available through Football NSW’s Rescue Ready Guide.

The Make It Red campaign runs from June 5 to July 12, with Heart Health Round taking place across the opening weekend. Clubs can register and access participation resources at makeitred.org.

Community Spirit Shines on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026

This week, Football Australia (FA) celebrated AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026, championing the people and communities who continue to hold up a safe, inclusive and supportive environment in the football landscape.

‘For all, for life’

In collaboration with Football NSW, Canterbury Football Association and community club, Balmain & District Football Club, the day reflected the very best of what football provides.

The event brought in participants of all ages – from 4-74 years-old – and reached a total of 400 people. Girls-only programs, all-abilities sessions and over-age football ensured all were catered for.

Such a diverse range of participants builds on a wider drive during FIFA World Football Week, which seeks to promote the sport not just as the dazzling lights of 100,000-seater stadiums, but as a way to foster community spirit and social development.

Furthermore, FA support through its Club Changer program was a welcome addition to the action, emphasising the organisation’s commitment to nurture a real love for the game across communities in Australia.

“Through Club Changer we support our clubs to provide a safe, fun and enjoyable environment where everyone is welcome; whether that be as a player, volunteer, referee or supporter,” explained National Program Manager Club Development at FA, Grace Lambourne.

“Everyone should feel they belong and are welcome to play, stay, and love the game.”

 

A welcome celebration

While the upcoming FIFA World Cup will no doubt inspire millions of future Socceroos and Matildas, events like the AFC Grassroots Football Day represent something beyond just inspiration.

It is a platform. An opportunity to express a love for football and to connect with others while doing so.

And connections between the professional and grassroots game is more important than ever if Australia is to nurture the next generation of talent.

This is particularly clear in the rise of women’s football across the nation. Since the FIFA Women’s World Cup, female participation rose by 32%, and registrations for the MiniTillies Program skyrocketed from 264 in 2023, to 1223 in 2024.

The professionals spark passion. But communities turn that passion into playing time.

That is why celebrating grassroots football – and the volunteers and families who sustain it – is a vital part of Australia’s football future. Together, FA and the AFC are creating strong foundations built on positivity, engagement, and inclusivity for all with a love for the beautiful game.

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