Saturday's League Two meeting between the Saddlers and Crewe Alexandra will see 1888 extra fans in attendance as the Walsall FC Foundation welcomes school children, teachers and parents from across the borough for its latest School Partners game.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 Foundation. 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.
For more information on how to become a Walsall FC School Partner see here, or to book an appointment, email [email protected].