Exeter City Football Club have announced a new two-season stand sponsorship deal with local firm Progressive. The roofing and cladding contractor, based in the city since 1988, will have its branding prominently displayed above the St James Road stand. The club confirmed the partnership this week.
Progressive are long-standing City fans and previous sponsors. Their new deal gives the company significant visibility to supporters and visitors at St James Park. Andy Smith, the Director of Progressive, said the company shares a deep connection with the club. "Exeter City is part of the fabric of this city, and so are we," Smith stated.
Progressive is described as the region's leading roofing and cladding contractor. Founded in 1988, the company works with major contractors, developers, and property groups across the South of England and Wales. It has built a reputation for quality, safety, and design on projects including Sandy Park, GWR offices, Exeter College, and buildings for the University, Amazon, and DPD. Its client list features names like Nevada, Kier, Morgan Sindall, BAM, and Willmott Dixon.
The firm also runs an apprenticeship scheme. This local investment aligns with the club's own community-focused ethos. Tom Wenborn, Exeter City's Head of Commercial, expressed his satisfaction with the agreement. "We're delighted to welcome progressive as St James Road stand sponsors," Wenborn said.
Securing a two-season partnership with a established local business is a positive step for the club's off-field operations. The deal provides stable support as the team competes in League Two. Exeter City currently sit 13th in the table with 3 points from their opening two games, recording one win and one loss. They have scored 2 goals and conceded 1, giving them a +1 goal difference.
This commercial backing arrives at an important moment. The Grecians are just 3 points behind early leaders Barnet. Their next fixture is a significant test, a home match against Barnet on September 1st. A full fixtures list shows the challenges ahead in the coming weeks.
The sponsorship begins with the team looking to build momentum. After a mixed start with a win and a loss, the focus turns to consistency. The deal with Progressive, a company embedded in the local economy for nearly four decades, reinforces the club's ties to its community. It also brings a visible new presence to the stadium on matchdays.
For fans, the immediate context is the upcoming clash with the league leaders. A positive result could see City climb the table rapidly. The team's early defensive record, conceding just once, is a platform they will aim to build upon. Supporters can review player contributions on our stats page. The new partnership adds to the backdrop of a season where every point matters in a tight early title race.
