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The pitch at St James Park has been voted as one of the best in the league
Exeter City's grounds team have been highly commended by the EFL for the 23/24 season.
The awards celebrate the staff who work tirelessly throughout the season, and in all weathers, to ensure that pitch surfaces are of the highest quality.
Pitches are assessed by the referee for all EFL League matches. The top clubs from each division with the highest divisional average are then visited by members of the team from STRI (Sports Turf Research Institute), where further assessments are carried out, which cover pitch quality, environmental conditions and usage, resources, management and sustainability.
The award for the League One grounds team of the year went to Carlisle United, with city and champions Portsmouth being highly commended for the quality of their pitches!
The pitch at St James Park has been in immaculate condition all season thanks to Chaz, Pat and Ryan and his team of volunteers on this fantastic recognition.
The full list of winners
Championship
Winner – Leicester City
Highly Commended – Leeds United
Highly Commended – Watford
League One
Winner – Carlisle United
Highly Commended – Portsmouth
Highly Commended – Exeter City
League Two
Winner – Stockport County
Highly Commended – Harrogate Town
Highly Commended – Notts County
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