This weekend's League Two clash between Walsall and Sutton United will be the Walsall FC Community Programme's latest 'School Partners' game as they prepare to welcome over a thousand young fans to Banks's Stadium.
The 'School Partners' initiative aims to give rise to the next generation of Saddlers supporters, with all those due to be in attendance having received tickets through their Walsall FC Partner School at reduced prices.
Since School Partners games began in 2008, thousands of tickets have been sold, with over even more thousands of pounds of much-needed funds donated back to local schools.
Schools can get various benefits by partnering with Walsall FC and the Community Programme. Schools can receive PE lessons run by the Walsall FC Foundation's qualified coaches, as well as cashback on after-school clubs held by their staff.
Along with Walsall FC player appearances, participating schools will receive a signed football from the club, with other benefits including ground tours, ticket offers on selected Walsall fixtures, and much more.
There will be over 1,288 extra people in attendance as the Saddlers take on Sutton United this weekend, thanks to the ever-popular offer, with several local primary schools set to be involved.
There will be over 1,288 extra people in attendance as the Saddlers take on Sutton United this weekend, thanks to the ever-popular offer, with several local primary schools set to be involved.
For more information on the WFCCP, including news on their various initiatives, please visit www.walsallfccp.co.uk/partners, or if you would like to book an appointment, simply email [email protected].
🎟️🔴 We are happy to announce we have sold an incredible 1288 tickets for our School Partners game this weekend against @suttonunited! 🤩
— Walsall FCCP (@WFCCP) March 9, 2022
🏫 We would like to thank all the schools who got involved and we hope you enjoy the @WFCOfficial match! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/2drxmKQySk