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Murray’s Match

'Murray's Match' is a soccer-aid style charity football match on Sunday 29th September in memory of one of Stirling Albion's biggest fans, Murray Dowey.

Murray’s Match

About Murray’s Match

Stirling Albion FC is set to host a soccer-aid style charity football match in memory of one of the club’s biggest fans, Murray Dowey.

‘Murray’s Match’ will see the Dunblane teenager’s family and friends take to the pitch on Sunday 29 September, with ticket sales going towards three local mental health projects.

Causes benefitting from the fundraising fixture at Forthbank include the Scott Martin Foundation and Back Onside; two local charities with a shared goal of improving youth mental health through sport. Funds will also go towards running dedicated football and mental health sessions for young people at Stirling Albion.

“Murray was a kind and funny boy who was hugely passionate about his local team, the Binos,” said his mum, Ros Dowey. “This event is a lovely way to celebrate who he was and raise funds for local mental health and sports charities, who will ensure that young people who are struggling receive the support they need.”

The match, organised by a group of local volunteers including Murray’s former PE teacher Emma Blackstock, will take place three days after what would have been Murray’s 17th birthday.

The two sides will be bolstered by some of Stirling Albion’s professional players, as well as Scotland Rugby Internationalist George Horne and Dundee United midfielder Lewis O'Donnell – a former Dunblane High pupil.

"Murray was a huge Stirling Albion fan, and this event is a wonderful way to celebrate his life," said Emma. "The community’s support has been overwhelming, with many people offering to help with planning the event. We look forward to welcoming everyone along to Forthbank on the 29th to remember Murray and raise much needed funds for youth mental health support.”

Active Stirling has generously gifted the use of Forthbank Stadium for the event and the club’s Mini Binos will keep the crowd entertained at half time.

"We’re proud to support Murray’s Match and the important cause it represents," said Stirling Albion General Manager Christine Curtis. "Murray’s passion for our club and positivity embodies the spirit of what Stirling Albion stands for. We encourage all our fans to come out and support this special match in his memory."

The community group organising Murray’s Match is currently seeking raffle prizes, as well as programme and kit sponsors, to help raise additional funds for the nominated charities. If you would like to show your support, please contact: murraysmatch@gmail.com

Tickets for the match priced £7 for adults, £5 for under 18s and £3 for under 12s are available now from stirlingalbionfc.ticketco.events

Anyone who cannot make it along for the match, but who would still like to make a charitable donation, can do so at: www.gofundme.com

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