Carlisle United have been awarded Family Excellence status by the EFL for the 13th consecutive season.

The Blues confirmed they were among 65 clubs to have been recognised for their family engagement work at Brunton Park.

A dozen clubs received a gold award while United were among the other 53 to receive recognition for their efforts. 

EFL chief executive Trevor Birch said: ​​“I would like to congratulate the record number of clubs that have achieved Family Excellence status this season.

"Ensuring a memorable matchday experience is vital to attract the next generation of young fans."

The Family Excellence scheme, the League says, "aims to drive continuous improvement and best practice in family engagement across the leagues".

It sees clubs like United receive two 'mystery family' visits during the season.

Their feedback and reports determine whether a club should achieve ‘Family Excellence’ status.

Carlisle were among 21 League Two clubs to receive the recognition.

Gold Award winners for 2021/22 are: Blackburn Rovers, Doncaster Rovers, Exeter City, Fulham, Hull City, Luton Town, Mansfield Town, Middlesbrough, Scunthorpe United, Sheffield United, Stoke City, and Swindon Town.

 

Other EFL clubs to receive Family Excellence status are: AFC Bournemouth, AFC Wimbledon, Barrow, Birmingham City, Blackpool, Bolton Wanderers, Bradford City, Bristol City, Burton Albion, Cambridge United, Cardiff City, Carlisle United, Charlton Athletic, Cheltenham Town, Colchester United, Coventry City, Crawley Town, Crewe Alexandra, Derby County, Forest Green Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Ipswich Town, Leyton Orient, Lincoln City, Millwall, Milton Keynes Dons, Morecambe, Newport County, Northampton Town, Nottingham Forest, Oldham Athletic, Oxford United, Peterborough United, Plymouth Argyle, Port Vale, Portsmouth, Preston North End, Queens Park Rangers, Reading, Rochdale, Rotherham United, Salford City, Sheffield Wednesday, Shrewsbury Town, Stevenage, Sunderland, Sutton United, Swansea City, Tranmere Rovers, Walsall, West Bromwich Albion, Wigan Athletic and Wycombe Wanderers.

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