Aberdeen’s famous Pittodrie Pie could soon become the first match-day snack in Scotland to get its own trademark.

The club has applied to Intellectual Property Office in London to protect the name of the fans’ favourite half-time bite.

The move comes after the Pittodrie side changed supplier earlier this year, and the club wanted to make sure they can always use the name – regardless of who makes them.

At a home game the club can sell up to 12,000 pies.

An Aberdeen FC spokesman said: “We did a taste testing and found a new supplier and came up with a new Pittodrie Pie.

“We wanted to make sure that the name was ours to use if we do ever change supplier. It is not a huge thing in terms of making money.”

He added: “We just wanted to protect ourselves.”

The club has a catering contract with Sodexo and the pies are now supplied by local firm Thains.

The side has applied to the London-based firm to trademark the name as their own, however, there will be a two-month objection period before it can be given the mark.

It will also cover pies, bridies, pizzas, relishes and cakes.