Kick off for Sheffield Fans Derby this Monday with Owls vs Blades supporters in 11-a-side charity match

Wednesday fans have won three years in a row - can United supporters step up to the challenge?

The 21st annual Sheffield Fans Derby where Wednesday and United supporters face off in an 11-a-side for charity will kick off this Monday.

The 21st annual Sheffield Fans Derby where Wednesday and United supporters face off in a friendly 11-a-side for charity will be held this Monday, June 1.placeholder image
The 21st annual Sheffield Fans Derby where Wednesday and United supporters face off in a friendly 11-a-side for charity will be held this Monday, June 1. | UGC

On Monday, June 1, fans of Sheffield Wednesday will take on fans of Sheffield United in the 21st edition of friendly kick about in aid of Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity.

The game will take place at the Eco-power stadium, the home of Doncaster Rovers FC, and kicks-off at 7:30pm.

Wednesday’s side has won three years in a row, and out of the 19 games played so far (several were cancelled or postponed) the Owls have won 11 to the Blades’ nine. Can United fans take the prize this year?

Tickets are priced at £5 adults, and £1 for children aged 12 & under.

Over 300 tickets have already been sold for the event, and you can get yours now via www.sheffieldfansderby.co.uk.

The event has been going since 2008 and has seen £112, 861.75 raised across 20 events for local charities to date.

If you can't attend you can still get involved by donating online - and can even pick which team you support while you’re at it.

Sheffield Wednesday fans can donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/sfd21swfans

For Sheffield United fans, the link is: www.justgiving.com/page/sfd21sufans

All the money from tickets, programs, tombolas, raffles and sponsors goes towards the total.

SFD20 raised £12,277.52 and SFD19 raised £15,468.55 for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice - will this year see a new record?

For tickets or more details, visit www.sheffieldfansderby.co.uk

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