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Kettering Town Celebrates 50 Years of Sponsorship Milestone

4/17/2026

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Kettering Town will mark a 50-year milestone on April 22, 2026, celebrating the first shirt sponsor by Kettering Tyres in 1976.
Derek Dougan, the club's player-manager in 1976, secured the £4,000 sponsorship.
This sponsorship changed Football Association sponsorship rules.
The club will wear a replica shirt against Halesowen Town.
1976 team members will join celebrations, including a pre-match walkout and a post-match auction, with weather-delayed events planned.

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Kettering Town will mark a 50-year milestone on April 22, 2026, celebrating the first shirt sponsor by Kettering Tyres in 1976.
Derek Dougan, the club's player-manager in 1976, secured the £4,000 sponsorship.
This sponsorship changed Football Association sponsorship rules.
The club will wear a replica shirt against Halesowen Town.
1976 team members will join celebrations, including a pre-match walkout and a post-match auction, with weather-delayed events planned.