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Two Stratstone car showrooms have agreed a new sponsorship deal with Stockport County FC, which will run until June 2025.
Porsche Centre Stockport and Porsche Centre Wilmslow will take over the naming rights of the club’s premium FK Lounge at Edgeley Park, which has now officially been rebranded as the Porsche Lounge.
From February 2024, the two Porsche Centres will also have an advert featuring in the League Two team’s popular matchday programme, County.
Stuart Hunt, centre principal at Porsche Centre Stockport, said: “We are honoured to be entering into this partnership with Stockport County FC.
“We’re looking forward to establishing a great commercial relationship with the team and following their performance for the rest of the season.”
Head of Commercial at Stockport County FC, Olivia Hanvey, said: “We are thrilled to have agreed this deal with such a reputable and influential brand, and to be able to welcome them into the County family.
We feel that their values that Porsche strive for align with our own here at Stockport County, and we’re excited to see how this partnership can develop over the coming years.”
Samuel Mansfield, Centre Principal at Porsche Centre Wilmslow, added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to engage with fans and customers across the area on match days. We wish the Hatters lots of luck from Porsche Centres Wilmslow and Stockport.”