London (CNN) With temperatures across the United Kingdom set to drop below zero over the next week, English Premier League club Crystal Palace has warmed hearts by agreeing to open its doors to homeless people during extreme weather conditions.

The London-based club will turn a lounge at its Selhurst Park stadium into a temporary overnight shelter for up to 10 rough sleepers whenever night-time temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing.

In conjunction with Croydon Council, a camp bed will be provided -- as well as a hot evening meal, breakfast and washing facilities -- to people referred to the stadium by outreach staff.

The emergency shelter was made available for the first time on Thursday with eight people accommodated.

Selhurst Park is in the Borough of Croydon in south London

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