It is hoped 15-year old Oli Ross will attend the game at Homelands with his family, who are trying to raise money to fund specialist treatment for him in Germany.

Football fan Oli, who is a student at Norton Knatchbull School and a Chelsea supporter, was rushed to hospital in July this year, after complaining of severe headaches and vision problems.

Scans found a large lump in the centre of his brain and an urgent 10-hour operation took place, which successfully removed three quarters of the tumour.

Family friend Zoe Hopkins, who is helping to organise the fundraising, said: “Biopsies were done and it was discovered that his tumour was high grade, aggressive and incurable.

“All that could be done was to throw everything at it to reduce it and prevent it from growing.”

In September, Oli started chemotherapy and radiotherapy and his family discovered there were further treatments being offered overseas that aren’t currently available in the UK.

“Recently we discovered that Germany, the USA and Japan have made major advances in immunotherapy vaccines for brain tumours and cancer,” Ms Hopkins said.

“These vaccines are designed to recognise specific proteins produced by cancer cells and are only administered when patients already have the condition.

“The idea is that these vaccines help the immune system to recognise and attack those particular cells, preventing them from growing back.

“Unfortunately, they are not yet available on the NHS or even in the UK and this advanced treatment is incredibly expensive.”

On top of the treatment costs, Oli’s family face the expense of having to travel to Germany once a month for up to two years.

They have set a fundraising target of £100,000 and various events are taking place around Ashford to help them reach the goal.

A bucket collection is taking place during Saturday’s match at Homelands and it is hoped Oli will be well enough to attend the game with his family.

Kevin Duffield, Oli’s stepdad, will be the beneficiary of the money raised, which he will use to organise payment for Oli’s treatment and expenses associated with travelling to Germany.

“We are so grateful for any donation you can make no matter how big or small,” added Ms Hopkins.

“Not only will this money go towards saving the life of an amazing and very loved boy, but it will also help to push forward cancer and brain tumour research for generations to come.”

To donate online, visit: gofundme.com/help-oli-fight-cancer

To follow the family's fundraising efforts and Oli's treatment, visit: facebook.com/olisfightagainstjerry