The international match, in partnership with Nationwide, sees Hope Powell’s squad playing its penultimate game before the start of the 2005 UEFA European Women’s Championship, in which Norway will also compete.

David Seaman, said: “Being a South Yorkshireman myself, I know just what a football hotbed the region is and it’s not very often people get the opportunity to watch an international on their doorstep.

“I know from experience what a boost it can be playing in front of local supporters and urge as many people as possible to get themselves to the match this Friday.  I’m sure it will be a cracking game!”

Tickets for the match are on sale now from the Barnsley FC ticket office or by calling the ticket hotline on 01226 211211. 

Tickets are priced at £3 for adults/£1concessions in advance and £5/£2 on match day. Group booking forms can be downloaded from www.TheFA.com/women or www.barnsleyfc.co.uk