WEST Bromwich Albion fans are being given the chance to fulfil a dream by playing alongside club legends at an upcoming charity match in Stourbridge.

Mary Stevens Hospice are offering the opportunity for one person to play for the Baggies when a team of Albion all-stars take on a Stourbridge FC XI at the War Memorial Ground, on Sunday, April 2.

Darren “Big Dave” Moore is the first star confirmed to turn out to help raise funds for the Hagley Road hospice, with the charity promising more “huge names” will be revealed in the weeks leading up to the game, including at least one former international.

Amanda Bowen, deputy head of fundraising at Mary Stevens Hospice, said: “It’s not unfair to say that playing for the Albion is a bit of a dream for quite a few people round here, and we’re over-the-moon to be able to offer someone that opportunity.

“Every penny of the money raised through this auction will support patients and families here at the hospice, so if we can support our patients while giving someone the chance to fulfil a dream then it’s something we're proud and excited to do.”

The organisations involved in the match have agreed to auction the opportunity for one person to line up alongside some of the biggest names ever play for West Brom.

In order to submit a bid, simply email Amanda at amanda@mshfundraising.co.uk with your bid amount, the name and age of the player you’re bidding for and the best contact number you can be reached on before 5pm on Friday, March 24.

Mark Naylor, co-founder of the event and goalkeeping coach at Albion, said: “Wearing the WBA badge is a privilege a lot of the lads involved in the day have been lucky enough to enjoy, and we know how much it means to have the opportunity to wear the strip.

“There is nothing better than playing for a team you love, in front of a packed out crowd and if you can do that while supporting a cause that we are all so passionate about then that’s just the most exciting thing to be involved in.

“There’s a strong chance that the winning bidder will probably be quite a bit fitter than a few of us these days, so we hope they’re ready to play a key part in the match as we may be relying on them”

Tickets for the match, which kicks off at 2.30pm, will cost £5 for adults and free for under-16s, and can be purchased at the turnstile on the day of the game – part of a big family fun day and mascot race staring at 1pm.