Jacob Rees-Mogg, MP for North East Somerset, officially opened Keynsham Town FC’s ground improvement works at the AJN Stadium.

The improved facilities, which are set to transform the matchday experience for players and fans of the club, were made possible by investment from the Premier League, which has been delivered by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF).

The investment has allowed Keynsham Town FC, who play at Step Six in the Toolstation League, to carry out an array of improvement works at their home ground. The changing rooms at the AJN Stadium have been completely overhauled, along with new spectator toilets, a new kitchen and upgraded clubroom and hospitality area.

The project was made possible by a £96,754 grant from the Premier League, which is delivered through the Football Stadia Improvement Fund – the sister organisation of the Football Foundation.

In 2011, Keynsham FC were awarded a £100,000 grant from the Football Stadia Improvement Fund towards new floodlights, fencing and a car park. Prior to this, the club received £14,750 in 2000 to carry out safety upgrades and improve disabled access. This brings the total FSIF investment at Keynsham Town FC to £211,504.

Steve Nicholls, Trustee of Keynsham Town FC, said: “The club would like to say a big thank you to the Football Stadia Improvement Fund and the Premier League for providing a grant to upgrade the facilities at the AJN Stadium. There is no doubting that this will provide a hugely improved matchday experience for players and fans visiting the club.

“I’d also like to thank Jacob Rees-Mogg for officially opening our new facilities at Keynsham Town FC. I hope everyone in attendance enjoyed themselves.”

Peter McCormick OBE, Chairman of the Football Stadia Improvement Fund, said: “I’m delighted that investment from the Premier League has been able to support Keynsham Town FC to carry out improvements at their home ground, which will no doubt help the club to continue developing in the future.

“Through the FSIF, the Premier League gives generous funding to upgrading stadia for lower-league clubs. This investment helps to improve the experience and promote love of the game, for players and spectators alike.”