Sholing FC youth managers and former Saints players are to play football in memory of a Southampton FC coach driver, raising money for Mountbatten Hampshire and causes supported by Ex-Saints.

On 1 May, 2026 Hampshire football fans will gather for the inaugural Kevin Roe Charity Football Match, at the Mortgage Decision Stadium (home of Sholing FC).

Money raised will be shared 50/50, between your local hospice, Mountbatten Hampshire, and causes supported by Ex Saints — a group of former Southampton FC stars.

Kevin’s son, Dan Roe, is organising the event, which will bring together players and supporters for an evening of remembrance, celebration and fundraising.

Kevin Roe was a proud supporter of both Sholing FC and Southampton FC. He also worked as a coach driver for Saints’ first team. Kevin died in the care of Mountbatten Hampshire in 2025.

How to get tickets for the Kevin Roe Memorial Match at Sholing FC’s Mortgage Decision Stadium

 Expect a charity raffle and auction, as well as family-friendly activities.

"Warmth, humour and loyalty"

Organiser, Dan Roe, said: “Dad was the kind of man who brought warmth, humour and loyalty wherever he went. Football wasn’t just a sport to him, it was community, passion, and joy. I am so excited to be organising this event in aid of Mountbatten Hampshire and the good causes supported by the former Southampton FC stars. I can’t wait to meet them on the pitch.”

About Mountbatten Hampshire

Mountbatten Hampshire cares for around 2,000 people on any one day, across large parts of Hampshire and in Southampton, in people’s homes, through day services and on a specialist inpatient unit in West End. Its expert team provide compassionate care 24/7, to people experiencing death, dying and bereavement.