'Pay what you can' at Wellington Amateurs

The club, which is staring possible West Midlands League Premier Division relegation in the face, will play 11 of their last 13 matches at home.

Wellington, who usually charge supporters £4 for a home game, will be asking for a donation as small as £1 to watch their remaining midweek fixtures.

Vice-chairman Ben Coates, ahead of tonight's visit of Dudley Sports. said: "All we are asking for is a donation to watch some of our home games.

"We worked out it could cost our fans upwards of £50 because we have so many home fixtures left.

"Tonight will be the first time we've launched it and we want to encourage younger fans to come along too to see what the club is all about.

"Of course some fans can still pay the normal amount but the main aim is to pick the ground up and get the atmosphere going for these vital remaining games."

Coates admitted it's clear the club are embroiled in a relegation battle and believes it's vital more supporters got behind the team during the run-in.

He added: "We're very excited about it and we hope to bring the next generation of supporters into the ground.

"We want people to see what sort of football club we are and the deal will remain in place until the end of the season."

Wellington go into this evening's clash against seventh-placed Dudley Sports on the back of just one win in their last five.

They are second-bottom in the table and seven points behind the side above them, Bromyard Town.

Coates revealed Ams hope to see at least five of the current eight injured players ready for tonight's game.

He said: "We're in a bit of a desperate situation and we've got a lot of tough games coming up. We need to see some hard work from the players so we can start getting some points on the board.

"We need our best players to come back quickly and for everyone to play their part. We'll see how much these players want to continue playing at this level."