Students from three local schools had a night to remember at Anfield after they were invited to watch Liverpool versus Chelsea from an executive box as part of LFC’s new Red Neighbours programme.

The three youngsters - from North Liverpool Academy, Alsop High School and The Academy of St Francis of Assisi - attended a career networking event hosted by Red Neighbours at Anfield last week and were given tickets to Tuesday's fixture with Chelsea as a thank you for their contribution. 

The event saw 50 pupils from local schools speak with 20 members of LFC staff about their careers at the club. Chief executive officer Ian Ayre shared his experiences with the pupils, while club ambassador Ian Rush also discussed his footballing career and achieving his childhood dream of scoring in an FA Cup final. 

The pupils were then given the chance to gain valuable insights into the many diverse roles within the club, including retail, communications, legal, finance, marketing and HR.

The young fans then enjoyed pre-match hospitality in a private box in the Main Stand before taking to their seats to enjoy the Premier League clash with Chelsea, which finished 1-1. 

Jordan Danns, 16, who attends North Liverpool Academy, said: “It has been a really good experience, I've had such a great time.

“I am a massive Liverpool supporter and have been to the game before, but I’ve never had a better seat. We were really taken care of by LFC.”

Liverpool FC's Red Neighbours programme supports local residents and schools in the Anfield community, focusing on four key areas: food poverty and education, support for the elderly community, encouraging a physically active community, and creating memorable experiences for young people.