Stafford Rangers Riding a Wave of FA Cup Fever as Stafford Gets Behind Its Football Club!
A historic FA Cup run, national television coverage and growing support from fans, sponsors and the wider community are putting Stafford Rangers firmly in the spotlight.
There is a real sense of excitement building across Stafford as Stafford Rangers prepare for one of the biggest occasions in the club’s recent history.
Following a stunning 5-0 victory over National League side Gateshead, the Boro have secured their place in the First-Round Proper of the Emirates FA Cup for the first time in 20 years.
The reward is a home tie against League Two side Grimsby Town on Sunday 8 November, with the match selected for live coverage on TNT Sports, giving Stafford Rangers and the town of Stafford a national stage.
The achievement has sparked an incredible response from supporters, local residents and businesses, with the club experiencing a surge of goodwill and engagement as the town rallies behind its football club.
For Stafford Rangers, this moment represents far more than 90 minutes of football.
It is an opportunity to showcase Stafford to a national audience, celebrate the strength of the local community and demonstrate what can be achieved through ambition, hard work and collective support.
The club has been particularly encouraged by the backing it has received from sponsors, commercial partners, volunteers and supporters, whose commitment continues to play a vital role both on and off the pitch.
The club would also like to place on record its sincere thanks to its sponsors, commercial partners, volunteers and supporters. Their loyalty and commitment continue to play a vital role in helping Stafford Rangers grow both on and off the pitch, and their backing has been instrumental throughout this memorable FA Cup campaign
David Smith, Chief Executive of Stafford Rangers, said:
“This is a hugely exciting time for Stafford Rangers, and everyone connected with the club should feel immensely proud of what has been achieved.
Reaching the First-Round Proper of the FA Cup is a fantastic milestone and to welcome Grimsby Town to Stafford, with the match being broadcast live on national television, is something very special for the club, our supporters and the town as a whole.
What has been particularly rewarding is the response from the community. We have received incredible support from our fans, sponsors, volunteers and local businesses. Their encouragement and belief in what we are trying to achieve has been fantastic and I would like to thank every one of them for playing a part in this journey.
While we are taking time to enjoy this moment, we are also looking firmly towards the future. We are ambitious about what Stafford Rangers can become. We want to strengthen our position on and off the pitch, grow our supporter base, develop new partnerships and continue building a club that Stafford can be proud of.
This is Stafford’s football club, and there has never been a better time for the community and local businesses to get behind the Boro.”
As manager Graham Deakin and his players prepare for Sunday’s historic fixture, attention now turns to the challenge of facing Grimsby Town.
The team has shown tremendous determination and quality throughout this season’s cup campaign and will take to the pitch knowing they have the support of an entire community behind them.
Beyond the football, the national exposure generated by the FA Cup provides a unique opportunity to raise the profile of Stafford Rangers, attract new commercial partners, strengthen existing relationships and showcase Stafford to audiences across the country.
The club’s ambition is to turn this moment of excitement into lasting momentum, creating opportunities both on and off the pitch while ensuring Stafford Rangers continues to play an important role at the heart of the local community.
Sunday 8 November is more than just a football match. It is an opportunity for Stafford to come together, celebrate its football club and show the country what this town is all about.
Come on Stafford. Up the Boro!
