 The match was between a Mitchell Cole XI and a Stevenage XI, with two of Cole's former managers Mark Stimson and Graham Westley managing the two teams.A crowd of over 2,300 turned out to watch the Cole XI side win 7–4.Among those playing in the match were brother-in-law Joe Cole, as well as James Collins, Andy Carroll, Gary Hooper, Matt Jarvis and Kevin Nolan.