Accompanied children will again be admitted free to the Chorley home games against Ossett Albion on December 12 and Mossley on New Year’s Day.

The offer of a free soft drink, courtesy of the Magpies Trust, has been extended to include both matches.

Local league club season-ticketholders will again be admitted for only £3.50 on production of a current season ticket at the turnstiles.

Attendances at recent home games have been boosted by 'new' supporters and children taking advantage of offers.

A Chorley FC spokesman said: “It’s important that our fans continue to publicise and promote the club by printing posters to be displayed in shops, pubs, clubs, etc around town.”

“As the pubs are bound to be busy throughout the festive season, a few well-placed posters would no doubt attract more spectators to Victory Park or the New Year's Day game against Mossley.”