After some research by the football club it was discovered that Ascoli Calcio Spa FC are the only other team recognised by UEFA as 'The Woodpeckers'. Coincidentally, the team from the Italian town of Ascoli Piceno also play in black and white stripes.

 

In the summer of 2019 we sent the Italian Serie B club a scarf along with a letter wishing them good luck for the forthcoming season. Ascoli responded with a gift of a pennant and a scarf from the club, and we were overwhelmed by the interest and positive messages received from their fans. This friendship was evident when we were visited by a group of fans known as 'La Zingarata' in February 2020. The group of 10 visited the club and enjoyed a small tour and some hospitality before meeting some of the Woodbridge Town players.​​