How you can get a limited edition South Shields FC poppy badge ahead of Remembrance Sunday

For the first time, a limited number of South Shields Football Club (SSFC) poppy pins will be on sale at the ground on Saturday, November 2.

The unique badges will be available to buy from the club shop at Mariners Park, when the team take on Lancaster City at home.

The badges include the Club’s crest alongside the trademark red poppy, in order for fans to pay their respects ahead of Remembrance Day on Sunday, November 10.

While all of the money from the badges will go to the Royal British Legion, SSFC are set to match however much is raised and donate the same amount to veteran’s charity Help for Heroes.

The poppy pins will be on sale from Saturday’s game until Remembrance Day, but are expected to sell out fast.

“It’s the first time we have done this, but it’s something the club wanted to get involved with. You see it a lot at a professional level and we wanted to do our bit for the charities and raise awareness,” said a spokesperson for the Club.

“The money from the badges is going to the Royal British Legion but whatever we raise the club will match that figure and donate it to Help for Heroes.

“The club isn’t making any profit, we’re just going to match the donation so both charities benefit.”

“We expect to sell them out, so hopefully we will raise a lot of money for both charities.”