Cliftonville Football Club welcomed international sponsors from the United States for their latest Northern Ireland Premiership victory. The Boston-based Lexington Eagles supporters group traveled to Solitude to serve as matchday partners for Saturday's 3-1 Boyle Sports Premiership win against Portadown.
Chris Donnelly, a Club Director, helped host the visiting party which included Ronnie Millar. "Cliftonville Football Club were very pleased to welcome Match Sponsors Lexington Eagles to Solitude for yesterday’s Boyle Sports Premiership victory over Portadown," the club stated. This sponsorship activation occurred as Ireland's oldest football club prepares for its next home fixture against Coleraine FC on December 12th. The Reds finished fifth in the final 2025 Premiership table with 47 points from 33 matches.
Cliftonville's commercial department actively promotes four distinct matchday partnership experiences for the 2026/27 campaign. The premium Platinum package costs £600 and provides five Directors Box tickets, reserved parking, a signed shirt and matchball, pre-match lunch, comprehensive half-time and post-match Boardroom hospitality, two post-match drinks in the Social Club, and digital recognition. The Gold tier at £500 includes four Directors Box tickets, a signed shirt, pre-match lunch, the same hospitality access, one Social Club drink, and media mentions.
A Silver option is available for £400 with four Directors Box tickets, a signed shirt, hospitality at half-time and after the match, one Social Club drink, and digital promotion. For those seeking a more focused involvement, the Matchball sponsorship costs £100 and delivers two Directors Box tickets, the signed matchball used in the game, hospitality, and social media acknowledgment. All packages feature access to the historic Social Club at Solitude for post-game refreshments.
Cliftonville ended the 2025 Premiership season in fifth position, accumulating 47 points from 13 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses across 33 fixtures. Their recent form showed inconsistency with a pattern of losses and wins. The team scored 49 goals but conceded 48, resulting in a narrow positive goal difference. They finished 26 points behind champions Larne in the final standings.
The Lexington Eagles visit demonstrates how supporter groups can directly engage with matchday operations. These partnerships provide vital revenue streams that support squad development and stadium improvements. The club's commercial team encourages inquiries about tailoring packages to specific group needs or corporate objectives.
"We place on record our sincere thanks to Lexington Eagles for joining us as Matchday Partners," the club added in their official acknowledgment. Organizations or individuals interested in similar experiences should contact the commercial department. The next opportunity for match sponsorship at Solitude arrives with the December fixture against third-placed Coleraine.
