Honouring the past, inspiring the future

Main Club Sponsor

TICKETS

SHOP

Our under-12s played their part in marking Remembrance.

2025-11-11T06:00+00:00

Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds United 01NOV25 044

Our Under-12 squad proudly took part in the Premier League Truce Cup initiative, a powerful programme that uses the legacy of the First World War to educate and unite young people through football.

With ‘veterans’ this year’s theme, they have been on an incredible journey of learning, remembrance and connection on and off the pitch. They embarked on a series of community-focused activities designed to honour those who served in the armed forces, particularly the veterans who once wore the Albion shirt.

The Amex paid its respects before kick-off against Leeds United. 📷 by Simon Roe.

Their first stop was a care home in Shoreham, where the players spent a heartfelt afternoon sharing conversations and homemade treats with the residents. The squad listened to moving stories of wartime Britain, gaining a deeper appreciation of the lives and sacrifices of the older generation.

The team also visited a local school where they led a presentation about veterans. Working alongside the pupils, they created thoughtful and colourful posters, sparking conversations about bravery, service and remembrance. The experience was as enriching for the young players as it was for the children they worked with — a true meeting of minds and hearts.

The Under-12s had several different learning experiences in the build up to our Remembrance game against Leeds. 📷 by Simon Roe.

To deepen their understanding of the realities of wartime, the squad went to Shoreham Fort where they immersed themselves in the history of the First World War, gaining insight into the experiences of soldiers on the front lines. Inspired by what they learned the players took part in creative workshops, producing raps, poetry and posters - all powerful expressions of what remembrance means to a new generation.

Their journey culminated at our home game against Leeds, which marked Albion’s Remembrance Day tribute. Before kick-off members of the Under-12s squad stood in the centre circle holding a poppy, honouring the veterans who served and played for Brighton & Hove Albion during the two world wars. It’s a poignant reminder that the beautiful game can be a force for education, empathy and unity.