Saturday's League Two meeting between the Saddlers and AFC Wimbledon will see almost 2000 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, several thousands of tickets have been sold, with 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, including PE lessons run by the Walsall FC Foundation's qualified coaches, as well as cashback on after-school clubs held by their staff and much more.
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.
Posting on their social media accounts, the Foundation confirmed an extra 1982 tickets had been sold for this weekend's meeting with over 8,000 fans expected to be in attendance,
For more information on how to become a Walsall FC School Partner see here, or to book an appointment, email [email protected].
