X-Factor's Kingsland Road Booked For Cup Final

The band, who competed in last year’s X Factor series, will perform for supporters ahead of kick off.

Arsenal and Manchester City will compete for the trophy at Wycombe Wanderers’ Adams Park stadium on Thursday (7.45pm KO). Arsenal will be looking to retain the Cup for the fourth consecutive season.

Soprano Emily Haig will perform the national anthem. She previously sang at this year’s FA Women’s Cup Final in Milton Keynes.

The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 with coverage beginning at 7.30pm.

Kingsland Road’s Josh Zaré said: "We're absolutely buzzing to be playing at the FA WSL Continental Cup Final.

“Especially for me as I'm a massive Arsenal fan but Matt is cheering for Manchester City so may the best team win!"

Before the match children aged 5-16 years old can take part in a free, interactive Fanzone, brought by Continental Tyres. Fans will have the chance to meet, chat, and play with England star Fran Kirby and Reading’s Kirsty McGee, in games that include Batak Boards, a speed cage and target shoot. There will also be music, hair braiding and face painting, all of which will take place outside the stadium from 5.45pm.

Tickets are available now priced £5 for adults and £2.50 for children. A family ticket (two adults and two children) is available at £10.

Tickets are on sale from www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/tickets or by calling 01494 441 118.

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