If you're heading to the KC Stadium this Saturday for Hull City's Championship fixture against Bristol City then stay in your seat afterwards as the Tigers' Under-21's will be taking on the Robins' youngsters.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5:15pm and free admission is available to those not coming to the senior match from arounnd 5pm onwards.
It's a nice idea from City, one they have tried before, as it gives the Under-21's the chance to play at the main stadium and in front of a decent-sized crowd, even if people only stay for half-an-hour or so afterwards.
Academy Manager Tony Pennock told the official club website: "To have the opportunity to play on the first-team pitch is obviously a big thing for everyone involved and will be vitally important for the players' continued development.
"It is great experience of a pressure situation for our young lads - playing at the KC Stadium in front of our fans. It’s also a chance for the players to show that they are capable of playing well in these types of situations."
It also shows the quality of pitches that most clubs have nowadays with Rugby League also being played at the ground. On Easter Monday there were games played in both codes at Wigan's DW Stadium.
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