Eastleigh to be part of 10-year anniversary of non-league day

Their fixture against Hartlepool United at the Silverlake Stadium is one of 10 focus matches across the UK to mark the occasion.

For the last decade, Prostate Cancer UK has helped raise money to fund lifesaving research and to increase the knowledge and awareness of the disease – the most common cancer in men.

Ambassador Jeff Stelling, who famously supports Hartlepool, is looking forward to the campaign continuing.

He said: "Non-league day is a really important and influential campaign – something I always get behind. 

"It’s such a good partnership which means so much to me to continue their lifesaving work across the football landscape. It is the perfect platform to do that. See you there!”

Supporters across the UK can get involved on the day, from shaking a bucket, walking to a game or wearing the iconic Man of Men badge.

Football fans can also check their risk of prostate cancer on the non-league website ahead of day as well as finding a local fixture to attend.

Prostate Cancer UK chief executive, Laura Kerby added: "We are excited to be marking our tenth anniversary this year and are delighted that Eastleigh FC are taking part.

"Our continued collaboration will not only put us at the heart of the action but will be a game changer for those men and their loved ones affected by prostate cancer."

One in eight men will be affected with prostate cancer; the disease is curable if caught early, but early-stage prostate cancer often has no symptoms, so it is vital that men know their risk.

Men are at higher risk if they are over 50, black or have a father or brother who has had prostate cancer.