Club statement regarding this Saturday's game at Southport FC

The Club can confirm that our fixture away at Southport FC this Saturday (3rd August) will go ahead with kick-off at 3pm.

We were all shocked by the tragic events of Monday. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, as well as everyone else affected by this senseless attack.

We have been in regular contact with Southport FC over the past few days, offering our condolences and support. We would like to express our admiration for how they have handled this tragic situation with dignity and compassion.

During Saturday’s match, Southport will be raising funds for Alder Hey Children’s Charity, the hospital where many of the victims of the attack were, and continue to be, treated. They will be running a special 50/50 draw, with all of the money raised being donated to Alder Hey. We strongly encourage our fans to support this initiative.

For supporters unable to attend the match but wishing to contribute, donations can be made to Alder Hey Children’s Charity via their JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/alderhey

Prior to kick-off, the chairpersons from both clubs will join together to lay wreaths in the centre circle. Players from both teams will also wear black armbands as a mark of respect.

A club delegation from FC United will visit the site of the tragic incident to pay their respects and lay flowers, honouring those who lost their lives and showing solidarity with the community in this time of mourning.

Additionally, FC United Junior Members have raised funds and will be donating 30 teddy bears to the Taylor Swift Dance Class, extending our heartfelt support to the young members of the community.

In what has been an unimaginably difficult week for the local community in Southport, we are proud to stand alongside them in support of all those impacted by Monday’s tragedy.