BetUK secured the sleeve sponsorship for Blackburn Rovers in their FA Cup match against Newcastle United. This fifth-round game will be televised live this evening on the BBC.
The Championship team aims to pull off a surprise victory against Premier League contenders Newcastle at Ewood Park. This fixture is among the most anticipated in the FA Cup fifth round, thus warranting live broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Viewers will see BetUK’s emblem displayed on the sleeve of Blackburn’s jerseys throughout the game. Rovers aspire to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, a feat they last accomplished in the 2013-14 season.
Blackburn Rovers CEO Steve Waggott expressed, “We are thrilled to have BetUK as our sleeve sponsor for our FA Cup fifth-round tie against Premier League opponents at Ewood Park on Tuesday evening.”
“Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United have shared some unforgettable encounters over time, and we anticipate this match with great enthusiasm, as it will be broadcast live to a global audience of millions.”
“The FA Cup boasts a storied past and is widely recognized as one of the most esteemed competitions in global football. We extend our gratitude to BetUK for demonstrating their support for Blackburn Rovers by becoming our sleeve partner for this fixture.”
Sam Behar, the LeoVegas sponsorship lead for the UK and Ireland, expressed great enthusiasm about their collaboration with Blackburn Rovers. He eagerly anticipates the upcoming match against Newcastle United, a significant clash dubbed the Alan Shearer derby. Behar anticipates a thrilling encounter and is excited to witness the BetUK logo displayed on the Rovers’ sleeves as they face the Magpies.
Blackburn has been actively pursuing partnerships recently. In the previous year, they also revealed an agreement with Spreadex, while MightyTips joined as a partner for both Blackburn and Lewis Travis.
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