Oxford United announce project team for their important new stadium bid

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Oxford United has announced a project team for the new and modern stadium that will be delivered for the English League One football club.

Oxford United’s plan is to move into the new stadium by the start of the 2026-27 season when their lease expires at the Kassam Stadium, a 12,500 capacity venue they currently call home but don’t actually own. A new stadium, fully owned by the club, is of upmost importance to the board and they are quickly moving forward with the project.

Oxford United CEO Tim Williams expressed this excitement for this game-changing move for the club.

“We are committed to building a world-class facility and we believe we are working with world-class partners to make this happen,” he said in a club statement.

“All four companies have vast experience, share our commitment to sustainability, inclusivity and innovation and it has been fantastic to get their insights and input as they have joined the project.”

United will be working with a number of highly experienced and very respected business partners in a bid to ensure this new stadium is delivered on-time and without any initial faults.

The Project team consists of:

Ridge and Partners LLP – an award winning property and construction consultancy based in Oxfordshire. They will provide project management, cost management, health and safety, town and country planning, traffic and transport, and sustainability services.

AFL Architects – a leading architectural figure in the stadia sector with expertise in creating places for communities to live, play and thrive. They bring expertise and experience in stadia designs to the Oxford United team, with their largest football project, the Brentford Community Stadium, proving that they are the right group to join this ambitious Oxford United football stadium project.

Mott MacDonald – an experienced figure in the stadium design space where he has been engineering and advising many UK football venues since the 1960’s.

Fabrik – an award-winning landscape and master planning practice based in London and Hampshire. Their mission is to design and build better places and to improve the physical and mental health of communities, through engagement with sustainably designed and natural landscapes, bringing an innovative and design-led approach to projects.

Oxford United have set a great foundation for the design and overall planning of their new, and certainly required, innovative stadium with a bigger view into the future of how they want the club to stand in the English football pyramid.

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Football Queensland and SW Brokerage begin new partnership

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In an announcement made on Tuesday, Football Queensland revealed that SW Brokerage will become their new Official Financial Wellbeing Partner.

A partnership for on and off the pitch

By collaborating with SW Brokerage, Football Queensland now has an immensely experienced and knowledgable partner capable of pushing them towards their financial goals.

Football Queensland CEO, Robert Cavallucci, revealed his confidence that such an alliance will bring huge benefits to clubs and participants in Queensland.

“We’re delighted to welcome SW Brokerage to support our participants across the state to better understand the financial products and services they can benefit from through tailored financial education guides, articles and webinars,” Cavallucci said via official press release.

“As a Residential, Commercial and Business brokerage, SW Brokerage provides services for a variety of clients from first home buyers to commercial loans, SMSF lending and more, and bring a wealth of knowledge for our football community to tap into.”

As Football Queensland continues to form partnerships which can maximise growth and sustainability in the seasons to come, it is no wonder why bringing SW Brokerage on board is seen with such pride.

 

The foundations for a sustainable future

News of collaboration between SW Brokerage and Football Queensland represents another huge milestone for Football Queensland’s future.

In the last two months alone, Football Queensland revealed three partnership agreements, all of which reflect an ambition to support long-term growth across the region’s football pyramid.

  • Restore Function Physiotherapy – Official Physiotherapy Partner
  • BildGroup – Official Infrastructure and Surfacing Partner
  • SW Brokerage – Official Financial Wellbeing Partner

Additionally, if Queensland’s football community is to lay the foundations for future generations of players, coaches and industry leaders, partnerships of this nature will be essential.

They are not established as simple, short-term collaborations, but are effective alliances which can bring real benefits to all involved in the region’s football community.

About SW Brokerage

With over 100 years of combined experience, SW Brokerage is a trusted team of experienced professionals offering help and guidance with a multitude of financial solutions.

They offer services across residential, commercial, business, SMSF, medical and construction lending. However, despite their obvious financial prowess, they also valuable a personal approach. The team ensures that processes are simple and tailored to their clients needs and financial goals.

For more information about SW Brokerage, click here. 

Football Victoria Announces 2026 Country Championships To Be Held in Geelong

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Football Victoria (FV) is delighted to confirm that the 2026 Football Victoria Country Championships will be staged in Geelong from June 6-8, 2026.

Over three days, the state’s top regional footballers will compete at Stead Park and Myers Reserve, home to Geelong SC and Geelong Rangers.

The Championships enter their second year under FV’s direct management. This marks the first event since the new regional football model launched in December 2025. Last year, Albury-Wodonga set a new standard. The event drew 4,000 visitors, 69 teams, and more than 1,200 players from across Victoria.

This year, eight regions converge at Geelong. Players, coaches, officials, and families will gather for one of the most anticipated tournaments in the competition’s 40-year history. The Championships remain central to FV’s talent identification strategy. Regional players have a prime opportunity to impress FV’s Talent ID team.

Regional Development Manager Lauren Stevens said she is proud to oversee the event for a second year. “This is the biggest annual celebration of regional playing talent. We’re thrilled to bring the Country Championships to Geelong in 2026,” Stevens said. “With great venues and strong support from the City of Greater Geelong, Football Victoria Geelong, Geelong SC, and Geelong Rangers, this will be an enormous event. We look forward to welcoming every region for a special weekend of football.”

CEO Dan Birrell highlighted the Championships’ vital role for regional football and the FV talent pathway. “This tournament remains one of Victoria’s longest-running football events. It’s a key pillar in our talent identification program. I look forward to celebrating another outstanding Championships with the regional football community.”

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