United's League One encounter with Exeter City later this month will have a family theme.
The Blades have planned fun filled activities for all the family to enjoy before, during and after the match including as part of the npower Family Football Festival.
Activities planned on the day include...
* Face painting
* Kids' fancy dress competition
* Half time entertainment
* Sheffield International Venues mascots handing out goodie bags, mini signing session in John Street, competitions running to guess how many sweet, we are blades competition, family Refreshments on sale, chance to win guard of honour, Signed shirt and mascot package up for grabs.
Running until December, the Family Football Festival campaign is being launched by The Football League to attract new families to games this autumn. Football is a family-friendly experience providing quality together-time in a safe environment.
To win prizes, invite your friends and join the family football community, visit www.facebook.com/familyfootball.
Siobhan Freegard, Founder of Netmums and Family Football Festival ambassador, comments: "Netmums are delighted to be involved with The Family Football Festival - it's an exciting opportunity for families across the country to enjoy a fun day out together at their local League club. It's a great chance for mums to get the family together and enjoy the atmosphere of a League match first hand this autumn."
David Malkinson, Head of Marketing at The Football League, feels that football should be enjoyed by everyone, "Football is a sport that appeals to the whole family and League clubs have experienced bumper family attendances in recent seasons. League football is extremely accessible, offers good value for money and provides a place where families can enjoy each other's company as well as the action on the pitch. I encourage families to go along to their local game and enjoy some football together-time."
For more information and to buy tickets for United v Exeter City, click here.
