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Manchester Evening News
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Josie Le Vay

Rochdale AFC is handing out free match tickets to girls this weekend

Schoolgirls in Rochdale will be able to go and see their local football club for free this weekend.

Rochdale AFC is handing out free tickets to girls who live in the borough in its fixture dedicated to Her Game Too.

The Sky Bet League Two game is against Barrow AFC and will take place at the Crown Oil Arena.

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The club said on its website: "Dale were proud to become an official partner of Her Game Too in October, and with International Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8, it gives us a great opportunity to reaffirm our support of the campaign, which aims to highlight sexist abuse that continues to take place in football."

There is lots planned around the day - including welcoming players from Rochdale AFC Ladies - who will be flag bearers and the official ball crew.

The club will also be launched the search for their official Her Game Too ambassador.

The free tickets are being offered, via the Rochdale AFC Community Trust, to every young female at secondary school age in the Rochdale Borough (11 to 16-year-olds).

The offer is valid for four home fixtures in March.

To claim the offer, fill out a dedicated form on the Community Trust website.

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