Supporters attending Sunderland AFC’s game against Southend on Saturday are kindly asked to arrive early as the club holds its annual Remembrance commemorations.
At approximately 2.40pm, soldiers from the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery will undertake a parade around the Stadium of Light pitch and the club is asking as many supporters as possible to be in their seats to show their appreciation to the soldiers, many of whom are Sunderland fans.
The teams will then take to the field slightly earlier than usual, where players from both clubs will gather together in the centre-circle as Staff Sergeant Chris Gee from 5th Royal Artillery lays a poppy wreath on the pitch.
The Last Post will sound and the period of silence will then commence.
Supporters are kindly asked to switch their mobile phones to silent, to ensure that the solemnity of the occasion is honoured throughout the stadium.
Supporters are also advised that concourse and hospitality bars will not serve during the period of silence.