As part of the club's 125th birthday celebrations, a host of celebrities and Northampton Town Legends will play in a special charity match at Sixfields on Sunday April 24th 2022 (3pm kick off) with proceeds going towards Sands United and the Northampton Town Community Trust.
Sands United are one of the club's official charity partners and is a team of men united by the loss of a child.
According to the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (SANDS), every year in the UK more than 5,000 babies are stillborn or die within the first four weeks of life, while one in five pregnancies ends in a miscarriage. The team gives members an outlet to speak freely and also talk about mental health, while the Northampton Town Community Trust is the club's official charitable arm and focuses on the club's extensive engagement work supporting the community.
Among the names from the world of TV, music and showbiz set to appear in the game are Martyn Ford (Fast and Furious 9), Jake Wood (EastEnders), Calum Best, James Argent and Dan Osborne (TV), Jake Cornish (Love Island 2020), Danny Hatchard (actor), Sam Bailey (X Factor), Bleu Landau(actor King Arthur), Nas Majeed (Love Island), Luke Trotman (Love Island), Man Like Haks (Comedian), Joe Sealey (Cheshire Housewives), Jamie O'Hara (TalkSport), Matt Lapinskas (actor), Dean Gaffney (EastEnders), Dom Lever (Love Island), Dean Edwards (ITV Lorraine chef) with other names to be confirmed in due course. They will be joined by a number of legendary former Cobblers players with full details to be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets for the game are now on sale via ntfcdirect.co.uk and are priced at adults: £10 and under 18s: £5
There are special 'Around the Dug Out' seats also available at £15 adults and £10 under 18s and these can only be purchased at the club’s ticket office. These numbers are limited.
Hospitality tickets are also available at £45 per person and include a 2-course pre-match meal, half time refreshments, and a cash bar while a post match buffet ticket costs £25.
Mascot and other pitch side packages are on sale.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
To buy general match tickets please visit the shop at Sixfields Stadium or go online to book via ntfcdirect.co.uk
For matchday hospitality, sponsorship and mascot packages please email commercial@ntfc.co.uk