A CHARITY football match is being held in aid of a Flintshire boy who is battling leukemia. 

In November, the family of 13-year-old Evan Gaine was given the devastating news that he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) - a rare form of aggressive leukemia. 

Evan, from Connah's Quay, has been undergoing an intense course of chemotherapy at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. 

A fundraiser was launched for Evan and his family following the tragic diagnoses, which has just surpassed its target of raising £12,000.  

And this weekend, Flint Town United FC is playing host to a charity match between Connah's Quay Navy Club and Full-Time on Cancer FC - a children's cancer charity which raises money through football matches. 

The game takes place on Sunday (January 15) at 4.30pm at the Essity Stadium (home of Flint Town United). 

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​All proceeds from the match will go to Evan's family. 

Evan's mum, Ria Ellis, said: "We are truly overwhelmed by the support the community has shown us since Evan's diagnoses. 

"We are so grateful for everything is being done to help Evan. Evan loves football and I can't think of a better event to raise money than a football match."