Oxford United are expecting a bumper turnout from their fans both old and new at Saturday's family fun day.

There will be a range of activities on offer at the club and the opportunity to meet chairman Nick Merry, manager Jim Smith and all the players, including the new signings of the last week.

One of the big draws is expected to be a replica of the Milk Cup, which United won at Wembley 20 years ago by beating Queens Park Rangers 3-0.

It will be on display and fans have been urged to bring cameras so they can have their picture taken next to it.

Mr Merry said: "We have had a lot of interest from people already, so the fun day is shaping up to be a great day."

The event, which is sponsored by the Oxford Mail, will also include a behind-the-scenes and changing room tour, as well as the launch of the 2006/07 kit.

Mr Merry added: "It will be a great opportunity for fans to come along and meet the players and get involved.

"It promises to be a fantastic day. We hope to see a great turnout."

Turnstiles will open at 9.45am, with the event starting at 10am, when Mr Merry and Mr Smith will be introduced on the pitch.

Supporters can then watch the team train and there will be football activities for children.

Youngsters looking forward to the pre-season friendly against Manchester United should go along because there will be a raffle for under-12s, with the winner being chosen as match mascot for the game.

There will also be various competitions with match tickets as prizes.

The deadline for discounted season ticket sales has been extended so fans will still be able to snap them up at the fun day, after which they will revert to full price.

The increasingly popular Oxford Loyal wristbands will also be on sale.

Launched by United and the Oxford Mail three weeks ago, the bright yellow-and-blue bands have proved to be a huge hit with fans, with the original 2,000 stock wiped out within days.

A second and final batch of 2,000 are now on sale and fans will be able to buy one at the fun day. Costing £1, profits from the sales will be split between the Oxford Children's Hospital Campaign and United's youth development squad.