The Big Match is a charity football event and family fun day that raises money for Action for Children and The Brain Tumour Charity. It is made up of a hat trick of individual events; The Big Match Kidz, The Big Match and Extra Time – the after party.

The Rivermoor will play host to a fundraising match on Saturday 28th December where team Santa will take on team Elf, all proceeds raised from this game will help cover the costs of The Big Match 2020 taking place at Southampton FC on May 23rd.

Places will £20 per player and can booked online at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/neil-humphries-4?utm_term=vbvRz3BBa&fbclid=IwAR0fYWdlXUFlwazYCNadM1nhMsBmU9DUiHPbhSQQYBhF2FLXG0g0t5YRSoo

Following the game we will be opening up the clubhouse for players and spectators to relax after what should be an entertaining game of football.

The organisers of The Big Match would also like those who can donate raffle prizes or are willing to help to get in touch with them, by emailing goal@thebigmatch.co.uk .

Ryan Sheehan Media and Publications Manager at Reading City Football Club had this to say:

“As a club we are delighted to be supporting The Big Match which is a fantastic series of events which raise money for two amazing causes; Action for Children and The Brain Tumour Charity.

The fundraiser match on December 28th should be an entertaining day for all the family and we look forward to welcoming those taking part or just coming along to watch to The Rivermoor.”