Rossendale United and Accrington & Rossendale College (ACCROSS) are pleased to announce a partnership, initially for the next two years, but with the prospect of joint working for many years to come.

The UniBond League football club will provide the college Under 18 Academy team with access to the facilities at their Dark Lane ground, and in return, the Stags will get use of the college facilities for training purposes.

United chairman Steve Hobson said: “It’s a marriage made in heaven.”