Portsmouth icon Alan Knight is facing his toughest opponent yet—prostate cancer.
Diagnosed in October, the legendary former goalkeeper is now at the heart of a heartfelt campaign to raise awareness and vital funds for research, testing, and treatment. In his honour, a star-studded charity match will take place at Fratton Park on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5, with a 2pm kick-off.
📍 The Event:
A Pompey Legends XI will take on an Alan Knight Celebrity XI in what promises to be a nostalgic and emotional day on the south coast. All profits from the match will be donated to:
- PCaSO, funding vital equipment at QA Hospital
- Prostate Cancer UK
- The Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal
⚽ Who’s Playing?
Rather than a one-time reveal, Pompey have been drip-feeding the names of those involved—many of whom are beloved icons of the club’s storied past.
Confirmed Legends So Far:
- Yakubu & Svetoslav Todorov – 33 goals between them in the 2002–03 promotion season
- David Norris – scored that 2012 derby equaliser at St Mary’s
- Brett Pitman, Lee Brown, Gareth Evans – key men in Pompey’s 2019 Checkatrade Trophy win
- Michael Doyle, Kyle Bennett, Gary Roberts – heroes from the 2016–17 League Two title triumph
- Matt Tubbs, John Durnin, Paul Robinson, Ashley Harris, Dave Waterman, Chris Burns
And more are to come—organisers are holding back some names until final confirmations are secured. Social media buzz also hints at a potential cameo from John Mousinho and Jon Harley, although the club hasn’t officially confirmed that yet.
Non-playing special guests confirmed to attend include:
- Alan Biley
- Andy Awford
- Vince Hilaire
- Kit Symons
- Gavin Maguire
🎟 How to Buy Tickets:
North Stand is the only one open for now—though more could be added if demand spikes.
Ticket Prices:
- Until April 30:
- Adults: £10
- Juniors (14–17): £2
- Children: £1
- From May 1:
- Adults: £12
- Juniors (14–17): £2
- Children: £1
🔗 Tickets available online here or in person at the Anson Road ticket office.
Can’t make the match? You can still help by donating to the event’s JustGiving page, with all funds going toward cancer detection and treatment.
🧪 Get Tested – For Free
Attendees can also book a free PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test at Fratton Park on the day. These simple blood tests are crucial in identifying prostate cancer early. Usually £25, they’re being offered for free in partnership with the Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal.
🔗 Book a test online for free here.
This isn’t just a football match—it’s a tribute, a show of unity, and a step forward in the fight against prostate cancer. Be part of it, whether in the stands or by supporting from afar.
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