AFC Fylde Women’s team are delighted to announce that Derby Hill Dairy are the club’s new back of shirt sponsor for the 2024/25 season.

Derby Hill Dairy are a local company based just a mile from Mill Farm, in nearby Weeton – having been a working farm since 1850, in the Bradley family for five generations, producing milk, traditional milkshakes and farmhouse butter using time-honoured methods. 

The Coasters’ Women’s team, who play their home games at Kellamergh Park, Warton, are proudly affiliated with AFC Fylde.

Next season, the side will compete in the FA Women’s National League North and provide an opportunity for local women and girls to support their local club.

John Bradley, Director of Derby Hill Dairy said: “We’re incredibly proud to sponsor AFC Fylde Woman for the coming season. Both my daughters are big fans of the woman’s game and it’s great to see it growing exponentially year after year, so to be part of it is a proud moment for us.”

Commercial Manager, Jonathan Eighteen commented: “Relationships between our club and local businesses are crucial for the ongoing development of both our men’s and woman’s teams, and the sponsorship agreement between AFC Fylde Woman and Derby Hill Dairy demonstrates this perfectly. I look forward to working with John and his team throughout the season. I wholeheartedly recommend their flavoured milk too!”

AFC Fylde Women General Manager, Heather Watson commented: “Our partnership with Alison Handling and Derby Hill Farm is one I am proud of, these local companies who see the potential of AFC Fylde Women and share the same vision in supporting the growth of the women’s game. I can speak on behalf of the staff and the players that we are proud to partner with Alison Handling and Derby Hill Farm and represent both companies on our match-day shirts.

“It’s great to see the women’s branded shirts are flying off the shelves and this is an historic moment for the club as it’s the first time the women’s shirts are available to purchase in the Club Shop.

“I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has already purchased a shirt, your support is greatly appreciated. I hope you all can get behind us this season and follow us on our journey and I can’t wait to see you down at Kellamergh Park cheering the team on.”

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