Carlisle United have named Bytewise IT as an official business partner for the 2026/27 season. The deal brings the local technology services provider into the club's network of commercial supporters, as reported by Carlisle United Football Club this week.
Bytewise IT delivers professional IT support, cloud telecoms solutions, and a range of technology services to businesses across the North of England. The company's customer-focused approach and use of experienced engineers helps clients stay secure, connected, and operate efficiently. This new partnership aligns with the club's current campaign, where they sit 12th in the National League with 4 points from their opening three games, recording one win, one draw, and one loss.
Why does this partnership matter for Carlisle?
Commercial Manager Kerry Jardine highlighted the significance of linking with a company that shares the club's values. "We’re really pleased to welcome Bytewise IT to our growing network of business partners," Jardine said. "It’s great to be working with a company that shares our commitment to the local community and already has strong connections with grassroots football." The club's on-field efforts this term have seen them score 7 goals while conceding 5, giving them a positive goal difference of +2 as they look to climb the table.
What does Bytewise IT bring to the club?
Bytewise IT Technical Director Stephen Whelan expressed his company's excitement about the collaboration. "We're extremely excited to partner with Carlisle United. Football has a unique way of bringing people and communities together," Whelan stated. The firm is not new to local football, already providing support to a couple of grassroots teams in the area. This existing involvement provides a natural foundation for the partnership with the professional club.
How does this fit with the club's current season?
The partnership begins as Carlisle United navigate the early stages of the National League season. Their form reads win, draw, loss from the first three fixtures, leaving them 5 points behind early leaders Southend. The club will be looking to build consistency both on and off the pitch. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches on the club's fixtures and standings pages.
What are the next steps for this relationship?
Carlisle United have stated they look forward to developing the partnership and working with Stephen Whelan and the Bytewise IT team throughout the 2026/27 campaign. This alliance is part of the club's broader strategy to embed itself within the local business community. The additional support comes at a time when every advantage counts, with the team aiming to close the gap to the top of the league. Further details on the squad and performance statistics are available on the squad and stats pages.
