FC United fans will be able to get a first glimpse of the club’s brand new stadium as it hosts its first ever game.

Saturday will see the first of several test events ahead of the official opening of Broadhurst Park - and the club are appealing for 3,000 fans to help it go successfully.

After months of delays, the £6.5 million facility in New Moston, is now nearing completion and is to be ready in time for the new season.

However, before it can be given the go ahead by the authorities to stage full-scale events it must stage test events with a reduced capacity in order to gain the necessary licenses.

And bosses are appealing for around 3,000 fans to help the club by coming to watch Saturday’s match.

There will be no programme produced but all turnstiles will be open, as will the bar and refreshments outlets for the game between the Rebels’ first team and an Invitation XI.

FC United's Broadhurst Park home being built

The game, which will be 30 minutes each way, will see FC’s Darren Lyons manage a side comprising of first team players.

The Invitational XI, managed by Dave Brown, is expected to contain a number of familiar FC faces including Rob Nugent, Simon Carden, Carlos Roca, Steve Spencer, Lee Neville, Richard Battersby, Dave Swarbrick, Martin Parker, Matty Tierney, Nick Culkin, Rhodri Giggs and possibly a few other surprises on the day.

The ground’s official opening will see the newly promoted Conference North side take on Portugese giants Benfica on Friday May 29.

However a spokesman said: “This test event is a vital day for the club and we need a good turnout.

“We need the maximum turnout from members and supporters on 16 May so we are able to fully test the ground and all facilities.

“We are targeting a 3,000 crowd to test the facility to the best extent we can and to secure the best capacity for our match with Benfica on 29 May.

“Please try and get to Broadhurst Park on Saturday to help the club as we move ever closer to getting our new ground fully open.”

Entry is £3 for adults and £1 for concessions and under 18s.