Melbourne Victory will be returning to Shepparton to hold its NPL Round 8 match against Green Gully SC on Saturday March 29.
Following the success of the Club’s pre-season friendly against the Goulburn Valley Suns at Shepparton Sports City, the Club’s return to the region’s elite sports precinct will also see Victory engage with local schools to deliver football clinics in the lead up to the fixture.
In a move that continues to strengthen the partnership between Melbourne Victory and the Greater Shepparton City Council, Managing Director Caroline Carnegie said that the match and subsequent community engagement was a positive step for Victory’s growth and development in regional Victoria.
“We are thrilled to be returning to Shepparton, this time with our NPL team, to strengthen our relationship with regional communities,” Carnegie said.
“As a Club, we strive to provide all fans with greater access to our community and elite programs. We aim to lead, unite, connect and inspire through football and our partnership with the Greater Shepparton City Council provides more opportunities to see our future stars play top-tier football in their local area.”
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, emphasised the significance of this announcement in building on the success of the A-League men’s team’s visit in September last year.
“Our community has a proud football history, and this match against the club’s NPL team will give local football fans the opportunity to experience a high-level A-League club right in our own backyard,” Councillor Sali said.
“Securing partnerships with organisations like Melbourne Victory and hosting events like this further strengthens our region’s reputation as the sporting and events capital of regional Australia.
“I want to thank Melbourne Victory for their faith and commitment to our region. We’re extremely excited to continue strengthening this partnership and look forward to delivering incredible outcomes for our community in the future.
“One of the most exciting aspects of this visit is the Club’s community team running clinics at local primary schools, giving even more people, especially those who can’t attend the games, access to the Club.”
Both the match and the community engagement will provide opportunities to strengthen the connection our region and our people have to the Club while also providing them with access to high quality football.
Melbourne Victory will kick off against Green Gully SC on Saturday March 29 at 4pm, and be streamed live via the NPL Victoria Youtube Channel.
All current Melbourne Victory members will enjoy free access to the match by presenting their physical or digital membership card at the venue. Tickets for the match will also be available for purchase at the stadium.
