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FC Isle of Man to play Guernsey in July tournament

Three year sponsorship deal agreed for Skipton Cup

Plans are in place for a match between FC Isle of Man and Guernsey FC this summer.

The first game of the Skipton Cup is set to take place on Saturday 17 July, at The Bowl, with the deciding leg taking place in Guernsey on Saturday 31 July.

The tournament took place for the first time last year and Guernsey licensed bank Skipton International has agreed to sponsor the matches for the next three years.

Tickets for the event are due to be made available shortly along with weekend packages for Raven fans to visit the Channel Island.

FC Isle of Man commercial director Ty Smith says the club wanted to give the fans something to look forward to:

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