Let’s make Saturday a day to remember - as we receive the trophy for winning the Sky Bet League One title.
With a sell-out crowd and party atmosphere at the LNER Stadium, get down nice and early to make the most of our Fan Village. Whether it’s drinks offers which run from 12noon until 1.30pm, the fantastic food options from our local vendors or heading into the ProAmpac Centre Spot for one final time before it is replaced as part of the exciting Imps Territory developments over the summer there is something for everyone.
Please ensure you are in your seats in good time - we suggest by 2.50pm at the latest - to soak up the pre-match atmosphere as we build up to kick-off. Our visitors, Wycombe Wanderers, will provide a guard of honour to the newly-crowned champions as both teams walk out for the match - this will take place earlier than normal to allow our annual remembrance for those lost in the Valley Parade Fire.
A wreath will be laid by members of the Stacey family, who will be joined by Imps+ commentator John Helm - who was broadcasting on that tragic day - to lay a wreath on the centre spot in front of the Stacey West Stand. This will be followed by a moment’s silence as we remember Bill Stacey and Jim West, as well as the 56 Bradford City fans who lost their lives on 11 May 1985.
We are also celebrating the 50th anniversary of Graham Taylor's famous Division Four winning team - with members of that squad being presented to the crowd at half-time.
After the game please remain in the stands to enjoy the celebrations. The players and coaching staff will leave the pitch briefly before returning for our traditional end of season presentations - we will recognise the PFA Community Champion, 617 Squadron Player of the Season, Away Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season and conclude with the presentation of the Vic Withers Memorial Trophy for the supporter-voted Player of the Season.
These will take place in front of the Stacey West Stand to allow preparations to take place for the presentation of the Sky Bet League One trophy.
In order to allow us to celebrate the season properly and ensure the safety of all fans, players, and staff at the LNER Stadium supporters are required to remain in the stands at all times.
Anyone entering the pitch puts themselves and others at risk of injury, is a criminal offence, and will be reported to the police. Anyone who enters the pitch without permission will face club bans and potential criminal prosecution.
We will start the League One trophy presentation by inviting members of the 75/76 title-winning squad to carry the trophy out to the centre of the pitch. Head coach Michael Skubala will be he first to receive a medal, followed by coaching staff and players finishing with captain Tendayi Darikwa who will then receive the trophy.
After the trophy lift players will pose for media photos in front of the Greenlinc Renewables Stand before conducting a lap of appreciation with their families.