A charity football match is set to take place in Andover later this month, bringing together local players and supporters to raise vital funds for Andover Mind and promote positive mental health through sport.
Ra FC will take on Kick Out The Stigma Andover at Portway Stadium, the home of Andover Town FC, on Friday 23rd October, with kick-off scheduled for 7.30pm.
The evening promises to be more than just a game of football, with both teams coming together to support an important cause and highlight the positive impact sport can have on mental health and wellbeing.
All money raised from the charity fixture will go towards supporting Andover Mind, a local mental health charity providing support to people experiencing mental health difficulties in Andover and the surrounding area.
The match aims to encourage conversations around mental health, challenge the stigma that can prevent people from seeking help and demonstrate how football can bring communities together.
With mental health awareness continuing to be an important issue, events such as this provide an opportunity for local people to show their support while enjoying an evening of grassroots football.
Organisers are encouraging football fans, families, friends and members of the wider community to come along and support the occasion.
Entry to the match will be open to everyone, with donations welcomed but not mandatory, ensuring that nobody is excluded from attending.
The stadium’s tea hut will also be open throughout the evening, serving soft drinks and snacks for spectators.
While there will undoubtedly be some friendly competition on the pitch, the real focus of the evening will be on raising awareness, supporting those who may be struggling with their mental health and generating funds for a worthwhile local cause.
The fixture also highlights the important role grassroots football can play beyond the pitch, providing opportunities for people to connect, build friendships and support one another.
Match details:
- Fixture: Ra FC v Kick Out The Stigma Andover
- Date: Friday 23rd October 2026
- Kick-off: 7.30pm
- Venue: Portway Stadium, Andover Town FC
- Charity: Andover Mind
- Admission: Donations welcomed but not compulsory
- Refreshments: Soft drinks and snacks available from the tea hut
Residents are encouraged to head down to Portway Stadium, get behind both teams and help make the evening a success for Andover Mind.
With an important cause at the heart of the occasion, the message is simple: football can bring people together, start conversations and make a positive difference to mental health in the community.