EVERTON Football Club and Halton Borough Council have joined forces to make the Toffees' final fixture of the season at the Auto Quest Stadium a real giveaway.

As a reward for the outstanding support at Everton Reserves' games this season, admission to the Newcastle game on April 18 (kick-off 7pm) will be free.

This offer is open to everyone, adults and children alike (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

There will be face painters in the Family Stand and on-pitch entertainment with Roy Basnett.

The match itself should be a cracking contest.

Newcastle have one of the largest and talented squads in Britain and the Premiership's most expensive strike force in Alan Shearer and Duncan Ferguson, so the reserves always put in a huge effort to impress coach Bobby Robson.

Everton will be looking for revenge after the first team were beaten 2-0 at Goodison and are, once again, likely to field a strong side - Scotland internationals Don Hutchison and John Collins have both recently featured in the reserve team.

All in all, it should be an exciting end to a superb season.

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