The annual James O'Neill Memorial Match will take place at 2pm on Sunday 12th May at the Braidwood Motor Company Stadium.
The match sees Livingston FC supporters team FC Livingston GS take on Olympique Lion in memory of the late James O'Neill.
James O'Neill was the SNP Councilor for Livingston North under the old Lothian Regional Council, before becoming the West Lothian Councilor for Carmondean.
Born with physical disabilities which most of us would find unbearable, James didn't let that hold him back and he became a much respected member of West Lothian Council aswell as an ardent Livi fan from day one, seldom missing a game.
He was only 40 when he was taken from us far too early in 1997. A good number of the Livi players and officials attended his funeral, which goes to show his level of standing at the club.
After his death, the memorial match was set-up and has been contested ever since with the occasion used to help raise money for various good causes.
GS go into the game looking to win the trophy for a third year in a row after 3-1 and 5-1 wins in the last two years.
Entrance to the game is free but there will be a bucket collection on-going before, during and after the match for donations with all monies raised on the day being split between the Livingston for Life Supporters Trust and SAMH - the Scottish Association for Mental Health.
The Stadium Bar will be open for a few drinks after the game and there will be a raffle on the go too.
So although the first-team action finished last weekend, why not come down on Sunday for your fix of Livi football whilst helping to raise funds for the club, and for charity.
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