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Long Eaton United Joins £1.5M Greener Game Initiative

11/13/2025

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Long Eaton United FC in Derbyshire joined the Greener Game programme, a collaboration between England Football and E.ON Next.
The programme provides free energy audits and resources to reduce clubs' costs and emissions.
Over four years, the initiative will invest £1.5 million annually and benefit 75–100 clubs each year.
Discussions on time limits for Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions and throw-ins, and tougher penalties for simulation, are ongoing.

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Long Eaton United FC in Derbyshire joined the Greener Game programme, a collaboration between England Football and E.ON Next.
The programme provides free energy audits and resources to reduce clubs' costs and emissions.
Over four years, the initiative will invest £1.5 million annually and benefit 75–100 clubs each year.
Discussions on time limits for Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions and throw-ins, and tougher penalties for simulation, are ongoing.