Watsonian Football Club (WFC) has today announced a landmark partnership with Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital, establishing the UK’s largest healthcare charity as the club’s Official Hospital Partner.

The partnership will see Watsonian players benefit from priority access to world-class medical support, including state-of-the-art MRI and diagnostic imaging.

By reducing the time between injury and diagnosis, the partnership aims to significantly enhance player rehabilitation and long-term performance while reinforcing both organisations’ shared commitment to health and wellbeing across Edinburgh’s sporting community.

Erin McAndrew, Director of Operations at Nuffield Health, said: “Providing fast, accurate assessment is essential in supporting player welfare, rehabilitation and performance, and we are proud to work alongside Watsonian FC to deliver this level of support.”

Richard Kelly, President of Watsonian Football Club adds: “Player welfare is our top priority. This partnership ensures our squad has immediate access to world-class expertise, allowing us to manage injuries more effectively and support our players throughout the season."

This partnership will mark a new chapter in Watsonian FC’s commitment to professional-grade medical standards for its players.