Match to mark Green Howards link to professional football

Army veterans from the Green Howards and Royal Yorkshire Regiments will take on the Middlesbrough Over 40’s team in a game that forms part of the museum’s “Battle Bowlers and Football Boots” exhibition.

The exhibition highlights the Green Howards’ historic ties to professional football and the role the sport has played in regimental life.

The Stan Hollis Memorial Cup will be played at The Dormans Club in Middlesbrough on Saturday, June 20.

The charity family fun day will run from 10am to 6pm.

It will feature food stalls, live music, and a range of entertainment including karaoke, a comedian, and children’s activities.

Military supporters and football fans alike can enjoy the Royal Yorkshire Regiment’s weapon and equipment display, or explore the Green Howards Museum stand.

Funds raised will support three charities: the Green Howards Museum, the Royal Yorkshire Regiment Charitable Trust, and Unique, the Middlesbrough Over 40s’ chosen charity.

Unique supports rare chromosome disorders. Kick-off is at 10.30am and entry is free.

The Green Howards Museum in Richmond is open Monday to Saturday.