St Albans City FC is being sponsored by housebuilder Crest Nicholson for the upcoming season.

Barry Higson, head of commercial at St Albans City FC, said: "We’re grateful to Crest Nicholson for their sponsorship for the season ahead, which will go toward running costs for the club, improving facilities for supporters and help us with our plans for further growth for both the men's and women's teams.

"As a semi professional football club, we rely on support from generous businesses operating within the local area. Thanks again to Crest Nicholson!"

Crest Nicholson is currently building the Verla development in Grosvenor Road, St Albans, which is a 15-minute walk away from the football club's pitch and training grounds.

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Charlie Joseph, sales and marketing manager at Crest Nicholson Chiltern, said: "We are proud to partner with St Albans City FC, who have a longstanding history with the community here in St Albans.

"Local football clubs act as a hub for the area, providing opportunities for friends and families to get together and socialise, and encourage their fans to be active too.

"We’d like to wish each of their teams good luck for the upcoming season, and look forward to supporting pitch-side!"