West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion's former player Stacy Bozward, 38, has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. A celebrity football match was organized to raise awareness and funds for MND charities, with over £8,000 raised.
What happened?
The match, called Kick for a Cure, was held at Sixways Stadium in Worcester, with over 800 people attending. Television personality Calum Best, son of football legend George Best, participated in the match.
Why it matters for West Bromwich Albion
The match was organized by Sellebrity Soccer and the Matt Gallagher Foundation, named after the former Coventry rugby player who died from MND. Stacy Bozward's team, MNDA Warriors, won the match on penalties.
What comes next?
The money raised from the match will go to MND charities, and Stacy Bozward hopes to raise more awareness about the disease. As of June 27, 2026, West Bromwich Albion is currently 21st in the Championship, with 51 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LDWWD.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League Standing | 21st |
| Points | 51 |
| Recent Form | LDWWD |
| Goals Scored | 48 |
| Goals Conceded | 58 |
| Goal Difference | -10 |
| Title Race | 44 points behind leaders Coventry |
