Beeston St Anthony’s v Berry Brow: Football rivals kick-off season in ‘Charity Shield’ fundraiser
TEAMS from rival local football leagues will take on each other tonight as they launch the 2026-27 season with a special ‘Charity Shield’ fundraising game.
Beeston St Anthony’s – who play in the West Yorkshire League – will take on Berry Brow FC, who hail from the Yorkshire Amateur League.
The game will take place at West Riding County FA headquarters on Fleet Lane, Woodlesford (LS26 8NX) and kick off at 7.30pm.
The main drive behind the 2026 ‘Charity Shield’ encounter is to help raise awareness and funds for the charity Asthma + Lung UK, with the aim of attracting at least 500 spectators to help raise as much money as possible before during and after the game.
Clubs, players, officials and supporters from across both leagues are being urged to head down to the game to help fill the stands.
Simon Pollard, general secretary of the West Yorkshire Association Football League, which has helped organise the game, said: “It’s a fantastic opportunity for players, officials and supporters to come together and start the season by helping raise money for such a great cause.
“We want to see as many people down at Fleet Lane as possible to help create a great atmosphere and do as much as we can to raise funds and awareness.”
Admission is £5 for adults; £3 concessions.