As Saturday’s FA Trophy tie against Scarborough Athletic is our closest home game to Armistice Day, we’re proud to welcome 8th Battalion The Rifles back to The Brewery Field on Saturday 14 November to join us in paying tribute.

Players, staff and supporters from Spennymoor Town and Scarborough Athletic will come together before kick-off in Saturday’s FA Trophy Second Round Proper tie to honour and remember those who served and sacrificed for our country. With gate receipts shared equally between the clubs in the FA Trophy, we’d like to thank Scarborough Athletic for agreeing to our offer of free admission for serving military personnel.

As part of our commemorations, serving military personnel can attend Saturday’s game FREE on production of their military identification, with admission for veterans reduced to £5.

Moors Managing Director Ian Geldard will be joined by Scarborough Athletic Chairman Trevor Bull and Major Tom Eckersley in laying wreaths in the centre circle before kick-off.

A Bugler from 8th Battalion will then perform The Last Post, followed by a minute’s silence as both clubs pay their respects.

Ian Geldard had this to say ahead of this weekend’s game…

“It’s a privilege to welcome 8th Battalion The Rifles back to The Brewery Field and to continue the partnership we’ve built over recent seasons

“We’re proud to mark Remembrance at The Brewery Field each year, and I’m grateful to Trevor Bull and Major Tom Eckersley for joining me to lay wreaths on Saturday.

“Buglers from 8th Battalion The Rifles will help us pay a fitting tribute. We’d ask supporters of both clubs to take their places a little earlier than usual so everyone can be part of the ceremony before our 3pm kick-off.”

The Rifles was formed in 2007 by bringing together four infantry regiments whose heritage includes the Durham Light Infantry. Its 8th Battalion is part of the Army Reserve and is headquartered in Bishop Auckland.

Lest we forget.