Southend United fans at a loose end this weekend can come and watch a feast of football action at Roots Hall.

Premier League outfits Arsenal, Everton and Fulham will be bringing their under 18's sides to Essex on Saturday and Sunday to compete in the Toomey Trophy.

Ricky Duncan's title winning Southend under 18's side will face Arsenal on Saturday, July 25 (3pm) after Everton open the competition against Fulham at 11.30am.

Sunday will see the two losers from the games face each other in a third and four play-off before the final takes place at 3.30pm.

It is sure to be a show of exciting youth football and tickets are available now from the Blues Box Office by calling 08444 77 00 77.

Both one day and two day passes are available priced at £10 and £15 respectively for adults, £5 and £8 for concessions and £1 per day for children.

All of the proceeds raised from the Toomey Trophy will help to fund the development of Southend United Youth Department.

Meanwhile, on Sunday we will also be holding our annual Meet the Blues Day event at Roots Hall.

Supporters will get the chance to meet their favourite Blues players and collect autographs and photos.

As well as that there is a whole host of activities going on including football free styling, musical acts, side stalls and inflatable's and the unveiling of the new away kit plus much, much more.

For further details about Meet the Blues Day, together with details of a free shuttle bus in conjunction with Toomey's and the Shrimpers Trust, click here.