Specsavers has been announced as the official eye and ear care partner for the Scottish FA, Men’s and Women’s National Teams, and Scottish Football Match Officials.

The opticians, which has sponsored the SFA’s match officials for the past 22 years, said the new and enhanced seven-figure sponsorship deal is a "major milestone".

Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell and head of refereeing William Collum were joined by Specsavers Scotland chair Jennifer Stephenson and Specsavers Scottish FA liaison Sarah Freel to make the announcement at the home of Scottish football.

Jennifer Stephenson said: ‘We are proud to be the Scottish FA’s longest-standing sponsor, supporting grassroots referee training, promoting respect for match officials and ensuring their optimal vision and hearing through regular tests.

"Our funding has played a pivotal role in nurturing new referee talent and investing in training and development. While our support of match officials will continue, this new sponsorship deal will enable us to have an even bigger impact as we support the beautiful game in Scotland."

The last time the sponsorship deal was extended, Specsavers also introduced a focus on raising awareness of para football and grassroots football within both the men’s and women’s game.

The enhanced sponsorship deal, and Specsavers’ new role as Official Eye and Ear Care Partner for the Scottish FA, Men’s and Women’s National Teams and Scottish Football Match Officials "will enable it to make an even bigger difference".