We’re delighted to announce a brand-new partnership between Babul’s and Darlington Football Club, as we become the front-of-shirt sponsor for the Darlington FC Women’s team for the remainder of this season and the 2025–26 season.

This exciting collaboration brings together two organisations that share the same values — inclusivity, ambition and community pride. Alongside the shirt sponsorship, Babul’s will also feature on advertising boards at Blackwell Meadows, in every DFC home match programme, and on the official Darlington FC website.

Darlington FC CEO David Johnston said:

“We’re delighted to welcome Babul’s to the club.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive club at the heart of the community, and we look forward to working alongside Babul’s. Just as we are, they are very keen on taking women’s and girls’ football at the club forward.”

For us at Babul’s, this partnership is about more than football — it’s about empowerment, opportunity and inspiring the next generation.

Shuhel Ahmed, Managing Director of Babul’s, shared:

“Football has always been a passion of mine, and as a father to two wonderful daughters, I want them to grow up seeing strong, independent women breaking barriers and reaching their full potential.
At Babul’s, we are deeply rooted in the Darlington community, and we believe in supporting local talent.
To the incredible players of Darlington FC Women — there is no ceiling to your ability. We are proud to stand behind you as you push boundaries, achieve greatness, and take the league by storm!”

Women’s team manager Shaun MacKenzie added:

“I’d like to personally thank Shuhel and his team at Babul’s for agreeing to sponsor the squad.
It’s fantastic to have a local business supporting us, and hopefully this is the start of a long-term relationship.
Our aim has always been to inspire the next generation of young girls in Darlington, and we can only do that with the backing of the club and key sponsors like Babul’s.”

We’re incredibly proud to support a team that represents passion, dedication and community spirit — values that sit at the heart of everything we do at Babul’s.

Here’s to a successful season ahead for Darlington FC Women — and to celebrating every goal, every win and every milestone together. ⚽💛