BOWERS & Pitsea are offering Southend United supporters free entry to their next pre-season friendly.

Bowers host Lydd Town at the Len Salmon Stadium on Thursday night.

And Blues fans will not have to pay to get in.

A post on Bowers Twitter confirmed: “We are offering free entry to all Southend United FC fans for our pre season friendly v Lydd Town.

“Come down to the Len Salmon Stadium in your Southend United shirt or with your current season ticket at the turnstile.”

The match kicks off at 7.45pm.