BACUP BOROUGH will be holding a special benefit match for Karl Stanley, who suffered a badly broken leg in a match last month.

Soap stars from Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, plus footballers Garry Flitcroft, Asa Hartford, David May and Nicky Summerbee have promised to play.

The event is at the Brian Boys Stadium, on Sunday March 27, 2pm kick-off. Tickets cost £5 and £3 for OAPS and children.

All the proceeds will go to Karl.