A sleeve sponsor for Blackburn's FA Cup match against Newcastle has been announced: BetUK.

• 27 February 2024
• Gambling News

A sleeve sponsor for Blackburn's FA Cup match against Newcastle has been announced: BetUK.

The sportsbook BetUK has announced that it will sponsor Blackburn Rovers' shirts for tonight's game against Newcastle United. 

The Championship team takes on the Premier League's Magpies live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the FA Cup's fifth round at Ewood Park, home of the Magpies. 

Rovers are hoping to advance to the FA Cup quarterfinals, and during tonight's game, Blackburn's shirts will have the BetUK logo on the sleeve. 

"We are delighted to welcome BetUK on board as our sleeve sponsors for Tuesday night's FA Cup fifth-round tie under the Ewood Park lights against Premier League opposition," stated Steve Waggott, the chief executive of Blackburn Rovers.  

"We are excited for the game, which will be shown to millions of people worldwide. Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United have played some incredible contests in the past.  

We thank BetUK for being our sleeve partner for the FA Cup, which is one of the most prestigious football championships in the world and has a long history. BetUK also supports Blackburn Rovers.   

"We are thrilled to be partnering with Blackburn Rovers ahead of this exciting 'Alan Shearer derby' against Newcastle United," continued Sam Behar, Group Director of LeoVegas Group for UK, Ireland and Sponsorships. We're excited to see the BetUK brand on the Rovers' sleeve as they play the Magpies in what promises to be an incredible game." 

Additionally, Blackburn and Spreadex formed a relationship last year, and MightyTips announced a cooperation with Blackburn and Lewis Travis.