Sold-out Wembley, 20 goals and penalty shootout drama as YouTubers delight young fans

Sold-out Wembley, 20 goals and penalty shootout drama as YouTubers delight young fans Last updated 18 April 2026 5:40pm BST Save Share article Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Add us as preferred source Add us as preferred source Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email The match almost descended into chaos in the opening minutes when one of the Sidemen lifted an opponent off his feet Alan Tyers at Wembley Stadium. Alex Connor live updates Last updated 18 April 2026 5:40pm BST Save Share article Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Add us as preferred source Add us as preferred source Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email A sold-out Wembley Stadium witnessed a penalty shoot-out as YouTube Allstars beat Sidemen in a charity match between two sides of YouTubers who might not be well-known to readers of Telegraph Sport but are legends to their millions of young fans online. The opening spot-kicks were taken by the teams’ respective managers – an unusual innovation but no more daft than some of the nonsense Fifa has come up with for the World Cup. Calfreezy scored his for the All Stars, Jack Joseph hit the bar for the Sidemen and the All Stars won 4-1 on penalties. The 90 minutes had seen the sides share a suitably silly 20 goals, with goalkeeping errors a factor in about half of them. The overall standard was more Red Lion than Three Lions, but both sides and their young fans had an enjoyable afternoon, and the millions watching the live stream show that there is a huge audience for this 21st-century Soccer Aid. Report to follow... Latest updates Alan Tyers at Wembley Stadium. Alex Connor live updates 5:20PM FT after penalties: Sidemen FC 10 YouTube Allstars 10 (1-4 on pens) Link copied to clipboard The Allstars have done it. Their 100% record from the spot means that they win the 2026 charity match on penalties. 5:18PM Mrwhosetheboss wins it for the Allstars (1-4) Link copied to clipboard The Allstars score all their penalties and the game is over. Mrwhosetheboss fizzes it into the corner and the Allstars have won it. 5:16PM ChrisMD scores Sidemen FC’s first penalty of the shootout (1-3) Link copied to clipboard He nonchalantly taps the penalty into the bottom corner, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way. 5:15PM Max Fosh buries it (0-3) Link copied to clipboard That’s how you take a penalty. He clinically powers it into the corner. 5:14PM LazarBeam misses it (0-2) Link copied to clipboard He never looked convincing and loops his effort over the bar.  5:13PM Ibai rolls a penalty into the bottom corner (0-2) Link copied to clipboard Cool as you like. The calmest man in the stadium sticks it into the bottom corner. 5:12PM The Sidemen FC manager hits the bar (0-1) Link copied to clipboard Jack Joseph goes for the top corner and smashes his penalty against the bar. 5:11PM Allstar manager scores the first penalty (0-1) Link copied to clipboard Calfreezy steps up and slams the first penalty down the middle. It goes through xQc and the Allstars are in front. 5:05PM FT: Sidemen FC 10 YouTube Allstars 10 Link copied to clipboard It’s a draw after 90 minutes. We need penalties to decide the winner. The never-ending drama continues... Looks like we're going to penalties pic.twitter.com/HP6Xy6Wxr2 — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 5:04PM 90 min: Sidemen FC 10 YouTube Allstars 10 Link copied to clipboard The seconds tick over into the 90th minute. Will either side find a late winner? The Allstars go tremendously close through George Clarke on the counter. From a tight angle, he can’t find the bottom corner, as his shot goes narrowly wide.   5:02PM GOAL! ItalianBach scores a screamer Link copied to clipboard KSI wins the ball back and passes to ItalianBach. From around 30 yards, he unleashes a swerving, long-range effort which deceives xQc and nestles in the net. With 87 minutes on the clock, yet another goalkeeping howler has allowed ItalianBach to score from long range for the Allstars and level it up at 10 (ten, vidiprinter fans) apiece. I strongly suspect it will suit all parties for this to go to penalties.  5:01PM 86 min: Sidemen FC 10 YouTube Allstars 9 Link copied to clipboard xQc does excellently to save Chazza’s free kick and George Clarke’s rebound. Sidemen FC are released on the counter as TBJZL plays in Deji, but he can’t take the ball in his stride and the opportunity disappears. 4:57PM GOAL! Miniminter gets his hat-trick Link copied to clipboard xQc can’t stop this one. Miniminter picks the ball up on the edge of the area and fizzes a venomous effort into the bottom corner. xQc has no chance and Miniminter has a treble. He can't be stopped pic.twitter.com/AdsvHoLMIf — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 4:57PM 83 min: Sidemen FC 10 YouTube Allstars 8 Link copied to clipboard xQc has made some errors today but does well to save Miniminter’s powerrful effort and stop the Allstars man from netting a hat-trick. 4:54PM GOAL! Sidemen FC score in quick succession Link copied to clipboard Miniminter hits the post for the Allstars, before Sidemen FC stream forward. Arthur TV knocks the ball onto the post at the other end. The ball trickles across the six-yard box and Jynxzi places it into an empty net from close range. You have to get the second ball!! pic.twitter.com/maRzy3zsxQ — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 4:52PM GOAL! Niko restores Sidemen FC’s lead Link copied to clipboard ArthurTV records his third assist of the match and he crosses for Niko, who takes a superb touch, before half-volleying into the roof of the net. It was inevitable!! pic.twitter.com/rocoYY8pFf — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 4:50PM GOAL! KSI levels it up Link copied to clipboard KSI is waiting at the back post, and a cross makes it way over to him. He takes a controlled touch and curls an effort at xQc. The goalkeeper should do better, but the ball squeezes into the net. 🤫 pic.twitter.com/kofwCmm26K — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 4:45PM GOAL! AB curls in a beauty Link copied to clipboard In the first half, AB wasted a golden opportunity, but finishes like a professional there. AB latches onto Wroetoshaw’s long ball, shakes off a challenge from ItalianBach, and curls a delightful effort over Sketch. The goal survives an on-field review and Sidemen FC have retaken the lead. Yoooo family pic.twitter.com/aTR7Tf7NvM — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 4:44PM 70 min: Sidemen FC 7 YouTube Allstars 7 Link copied to clipboard 14 goals in 70 minutes. Unbelievable scenes. The scoreline is more Twickenham than Wembley as The Sidemen’s Vikkstar finishes off a decent team passing move by tucking the ball away. Keeper Sketch doesn’t know if it’s New York or New Year, as Mark Lawrenson might have it. Anyway, it’s 7-7 and still more than 20 minutes to play. I strongly suspect this will go to penalties.  4:43PM GOAL! Vikkstar scores and Wembley goes mad Link copied to clipboard ChrisMD and Arthur TV play a devastating one-two, before the latter delivers a low cross into the box. Sketch misses it and it’s an easy tap-in for Vikkstar. He’s lifted into the air by his teammates, who all look genuinely speechless. The 123 doesn't miss! pic.twitter.com/OktHSmg0xm — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 4:40PM GOAL! WillNE attones for his first half error Link copied to clipboard The Allstars take a corner and Sidemen FC fail to clear it. Max Fosh then attempts an audacious overhead kick. He doesn’t quite connect with it properly, but it turns into an assist for WillNE, who plants a close-range effort into the top corner. After failing to clear the ball off the line in the first half, WillNE has emphatically redeemed himself. Go on lad!!! pic.twitter.com/HdlGkrRsSR — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 4:35PM 60 min: Sidemen FC 6 YouTube Allstars 6 Link copied to clipboard The second half has continued in the same way that the first ended. Tactics have gone out of the window. 4:33PM GOAL! Zerkaa taps in to make it level again Link copied to clipboard ChrisMD dribbles away from two Allstars players and puts a cross into the corridor of uncertainty. Niko challenges Sketch for the ball, and it trickles through to Zerkaa, who slots in from close range. He wheels away and does Christian Benteke’s celebration. The Wembley madness continues. He's only gone a done it pic.twitter.com/yVszpIynjq — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 4:28PM GOAL! Sidemen FC squeeze in a penalty Link copied to clipboard Zerkaa does well to win a penalty and he unselfishly gives the ball to AJ Shabeel. He stutters in the run up and takes a tame penalty. Sketch dives the correct way and almost throws the ball into the net. What a pen pic.twitter.com/aP2uYVFv80 — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 4:26PM GOAL! Chazza benefits from another goalkeeping error Link copied to clipboard KSI sweeps a ball over to Chazza, who has drifted out to the right wing. He dribbles inside and shoots. His strike is heading for the corner and xQc gets his hands to it. However, the goalkeeper allows the effort to squirm underneath it. Chazza sprints towards the corner and kneeslides. The Allstars are in firm control now. Right in the corner! pic.twitter.com/2bbYOldZVp — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 4:22PM GOAL! Danny Aarons finishes with such confidence Link copied to clipboard The Tottenham Hotspur fan and FIFA specialist receives the ball on the wing and advances into the box. He drifts inside and on his right foot, plants the ball into the bottom corner. The goalkeeper has no chance and within minutes of the second half, the goals are flowing once again. You love to see it!! pic.twitter.com/mu0biiTchP — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 4:21PM 47 min: Sidemen FC 4 YouTube Allstars 4 Link copied to clipboard Max Fosh rugby tackles Marlon and referee Mark Clattenburg gave the Allstars man a booking. Fosh then takes a card and produces a magic trick to set it on fire. Clattenburg cant believe it. Does that booking even count? An extended half time - more than half an hour - with Tinie Tempah doing the show. Soon after the resumption, a booking for All Stars player Fosh, who takes the yellow card from the referee and does some closeup magician business with it, setting it on fire, sir! Even Gazza never attempted that.  That's why they call him magic Max pic.twitter.com/eb2Wm4KZr4 — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 4:19PM 46 min: Sidemen FC 4 YouTube Allstars 4 Link copied to clipboard We are back under way for the second half. Which side will prevail after 90 minutes? Or will it be decided via penalties for a consecutive year?  4:13PM The second half is nearly upon us Link copied to clipboard Tinie Tempah’s half-time performance has elevated the atmosphere. This festival of football has been a great occasion so far, with the second half starting very soon. Half time with @tinie pic.twitter.com/DQvP4wX3NH — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 4:10PM How did xQc not save this? Link copied to clipboard This glaring error gifted Miniminter his first goal of the game.  What a connection! pic.twitter.com/lcLC8q3JcN — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 3:50PM You can’t take your eyes off this game Link copied to clipboard Aside from the admittedly significant fact that there have been a supersized eight goals in the first half, this has been more like a regular football match than I was expecting. The celebrity tomfoolery has been kept to a minimum - obviously there have been some OTT goal celebrations, but then you get that in the Premier League, don’t you? Generally they’ve just got on with the game. The teams are well matched in standard, such as it is, and everyone is having a good time. Miniminter scored his second for the All Stars just before the interval to make it , ahem, 4-4 and I am confident in predicting that there will be a lot more work for the scorers in the second dig.  3:49PM HT: Sidemen FC 4 YouTube Allstars 4 Link copied to clipboard It’s hard to sum up that first half. Brimming with drama, goals and defensive errors, the crowd have been treated so far this afternoon. Sidemen FC were leading 4-2 as we were closing in on the half-time whistle, but goals from ItalianBach and Miniminter have hauled the score back level. It's all tied up at half time pic.twitter.com/GfFevPYvqd — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 3:47PM GOAL! Miniminter slams it into the net for the Allstars Link copied to clipboard Max Fosh loops a lofted ball over the Sidemen FC backline for the unmarked Miniminter, who is through on goal. The forward chops inside, before planting a powerful effort into the top corner. It’s goals galore and the drama continues. Walking a minter wonderland pic.twitter.com/GA66KIgEH1 — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 3:42PM GOAL! ItalianBach finally gets on the scoresheet Link copied to clipboard Another sensational goal. ItalianBach executes an exceptional Cruyff turn, allowing him to breeze past LazarBeam. He’s one-on-one again and makes no mistake this time, powering an effort into the bottom corner. Game on! The highlight of his day!! pic.twitter.com/qGRTj0QiJ0 — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 3:40PM GOAL! Jynxzi finishes off a lovely team goal Link copied to clipboard Sidemen FC play some lovely combinations and Arthur TV pulls the ball back for Jynxzi, who strokes a composed effort into the bottom corner. That’s the best goal of the game so far. It’s liquid football, played at a blistering pace. All that practice paid off pic.twitter.com/jhxlpFyKcV — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 3:38PM 38 min: Sidemen FC 3 YouTube Allstars 2 Link copied to clipboard We look up and Miniminter is through on goal. He slows down to wait for support. He wants to square it to KSI, who can’t get himself into a goal-scoring position. Miniminter continues dribbling forward and shoots. It’s a half-hearted attempt, which is straight at xQc, and the chances goes begging.  3:37PM GOAL! A bizarre goal puts Sidemen FC back in front Link copied to clipboard ChrisMD shoots and it takes a wicked deflection off AngryGinge. The ball spins over Sketch and WillNE rushes back in an attempt to clear. He attempts an acrobatic clearance off the line, but the ball bounces into the net. It’s an embarrassing moment for WillNE. Cheeky boy pic.twitter.com/lPXca9pYw0 — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 3:34PM 34 min: Sidemen FC 2 YouTube Allstars 2 Link copied to clipboard It’s end-to-end chaos at Wembley. 3:31PM GOAL! Miniminter hauls the Allstars back level Link copied to clipboard It’s a horrendous mistake from xQc. Seconds after that peanlty save, the Allstars retrieve the ball, and Miniminter slams an effort at goal. It’s straight at xQc, but he allows the ball to trickle through his legs. It’s a true from hero to zero moment. It’s raining goals at Wembley. A miniminter masterclass pic.twitter.com/3ZKWmSI9pa — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 3:30PM PENALTY SAVE! xQc comes to Sidemen FC’s rescue Link copied to clipboard TBJZL clatters into JasonTheWeen, and after a review, a penalty is given. JasonTheWeen steps up and smashes it towards the bottom right corner., but Allstars goalkeeper xQc makes a fantastic save. Great placement pic.twitter.com/sgR34rpgaZ — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 3:27PM 25 min: Sidemen FC 2 YouTube Allstars 1 Link copied to clipboard Vikkstar is through on goal, and the home crowd cheers it like a goal, but Sketch rushes out to make a huge save. The Allstars fail to convincingly clear the ball, gifting AB a massive chance. However, the Sidemen FC substitute slices an effort horribly wide. The Allstars then fly forward through ItalianBach, who once again, cuts inside, but provides another unconvincing finish which is easily stopped. Halfway through the first half and some of these lads are already looking a little leggy on the big Wembley pitch. The standard is decent pub level although there are one or two players who have a bit more about them. Angry Ginge scored the opener with a Harry Maguire-esque header from a corner. Tobi then levelled things up for the Sidemen with a (genuinely) really nice free kick with the outside of the foot. It helps that the All Stars keeper Sketch is two foot and a tater and was never getting near it. Marlon, back on the pitch so I guess it’s rolling subs (makes sense) then scored with a cool finish after racing through the defence. 2-1 to the Sidemen. I don’t think any of these will be giving up the day job though on the evidence so far.  3:24PM 22 min: Sidemen FC 2 YouTube Allstars 1 Link copied to clipboard Miniminter is through on goal, but Wroetoshaw does brilliantly to sprint back and recover. This forces Miniminter to pick out ItalianBach, who is in acres of space. The Allstars man chops inside and has so much time, but he shoots straight at xQc. It’s such a disappointing finish.  3:21PM 20 min: Sidemen FC 2 YouTube Allstars 1 Link copied to clipboard Both sides make a few substitutions. ItalianBach probably gets the biggest cheer of the newly-introduced players.  3:18PM 18 min: Sidemen FC 2 YouTube Allstars 1 Link copied to clipboard The game has been turned on its head and the crowd are kicking every ball. Each attack looks like it could yield a goal. 3:17PM GOAL! Sidemen FC turn it around with a quickfire double Link copied to clipboard ChrisMD dribbles forward with the ball and with the outside of his foot, slips a pass into Marlon, who takes it in his stride, before calmly slotting into the bottom corner from inside the penalty area. What can't he do pic.twitter.com/Ow3JazEGMw — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 3:14PM GOAL! Sidemen FC strike back Link copied to clipboard TBJZL and ChrisMD are stood over a free kick. The latter is a self-proclaimed free kick specialist, and everyone expects him to take it, but ChrisMD runs over the ball. TBJZL steps up and strokes a delightful effort with the outside of his foot into the roof of the net. This is what he does! pic.twitter.com/4HZUtWBYL0 — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 3:11PM 11 min: Sidemen FC 0 YouTube Allstars 1 Link copied to clipboard What a save from Sketch. TBJZL has the ball on the edge of the penalty area and works some space. He bends a curling effort at goal, but Sketch is there to parry it out for a corner. 3:10PM GOAL! AngryGinge delivers after just nine minutes Link copied to clipboard The Allstars strike first. A corner is swung into the box and AngryGinge runs away from Deji, before clinically meeting the corner with an unmarked header, which flies into the roof of the net. The postman always delivers pic.twitter.com/2RTM5WgnQK — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 3:08PM 7 min: Sidemen FC 0 YouTube Allstars 0 Link copied to clipboard Upon the replays, it’s an incorrect decision from the linesman, with Niko inside his own half when the ball was played. He was convinced he was onside. A suitably banterish start to the game as Sidemen manager Joseph makes an early substitution- three minutes on the clock - removing defender Marlon and bringing on Lacy. The two players have a play fight.  Not sure what’s going on there.  Sidemen have the ball in the net but that was five yards offside. Not sure how many of the crowd are up to speed with the laws of the game.  3:07PM 6 min: Sidemen FC 0 YouTube Allstars 0 Link copied to clipboard Sidemen FC have the ball in the net but the offside flag is up. Sidemen FC clear the ball from a corner and Niko is played in. He sweeps a composed one-on-one effort into the bottom corner, but the offside flag is up. 3:05PM 4 min: Sidemen FC 0 YouTube Allstars 0 Link copied to clipboard There’s an early change for Sidemen FC, with Marlon being replaced by Lacy. Marlon is not happy with the decision and confronts manager Jack Joseph. He’s held back by AB. Some early drama at Wembley! 3:03PM 2 min: Sidemen FC 0 YouTube Allstars 0 Link copied to clipboard There is an early stoppage as Allstars goalkeeper Sketch is caught in the face by his own teammate’s knee. Sketch is okay to continue and play resumes with AngryGinge taking the goal kick. That's got to hurt pic.twitter.com/6vFG5Us8Gr — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 3:00PM Kick-off Link copied to clipboard The Sidemen FC get us under way at Wembley. Time to make history Watch the 2026 Sidemen Charity Match live on YouTube! pic.twitter.com/z59YDQPL9W — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 2:57PM The teams are out Link copied to clipboard Sidemen FC and YouTube Allstars emerge out the tunnel to a sold-out Wembley for the 2026 edition of their charity match. The sides are introduced to the fans and - per Alex’s point just below - the biggest cheer by some distance is for Angry Ginge. Roy Keane will be livid.  2:49PM KSI: a true all-rounder Link copied to clipboard KSI, the content creator turned boxer turned football club owner and general multi-hyphenate famous person is being interviewed on the pitch. He’s playing in goal for the YouTube Allstars. There’s a WWE amount of smack talk for the opponents about who’s scoring and not etc. With 20-odd minutes to go, there’s quite a lot of people still to be seated - Wembley has been sold out for this… 2:45PM AngryGinge is turning into a household name Link copied to clipboard In 2025, the Morgan Burtwistle was crowned the winner of TV reality show ‘I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!’ The 24-year-old has previously played in Soccer Aid, manages a team in Baller League UK, and is currently a member of YouTube group The Bov Boys. AngryGinge (Morgan Burtwistle) attended the recent Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium Credit: Charlotte Wilson/Offside 2:37PM Wembley awaits Link copied to clipboard Just 4 boys who've gone from FIFA in their bedrooms to Wembley 🤝 pic.twitter.com/ji4LtChSYJ — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 2:29PM Watch it on YouTube Link copied to clipboard And the 2026 Sidemen Charity Match is now live! Watch now on YouTube! pic.twitter.com/pktrMLYUgR — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 2:25PM Unconventional managerial attire Link copied to clipboard The Sidemen XI have taken the field to a tremendous cheer from their generally young fans. I’ve heard the English men’s national side get a lot less generous welcomes here. They’re warming up in a black strip with grey detailing. Their manager, if that’s what we are calling him, is YouTuber Jack Joseph. He’s dressed in a Dickensian frock coat and he is carrying a cane. Sidemen FC squad unite, what a team 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/aC4UpPb56S — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 2:20PM KSI’s venture into professional football Link copied to clipboard In March, KSI bought a minority stake in National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge. He joined the sixth-tier club as a shareholder and strategic partner. Dagenham’s website said: “KSI’s extraordinary audience, spanning millions of followers across YouTube, music, and boxing, will instantly elevate the Daggers’ profile, creating immense opportunities for commercial growth and youth engagement.” In March this year, Telegraph Sport went east to see what all the fuss was about.  KSI is now a key decision-maker at Dagenham & Redbridge Credit: Jeff Gilbert for The Telegraph 2:16PM Who’s playing today? Link copied to clipboard Sidemen FC team: Zerkaa; Vikkstar; Wroetoshaw; TBJZL; Deji; Marlon; Arthur TV; AmineMaTue; ChrisMD; xQc; Adapt; Jynxzi; Niko Omilana; AB; AJ Shabeel; LazarBeam; Lacy. Manager: Jack Joseph YouTube Allstars team: KSI; Miniminter; Behzinga; Angry Ginge; Stable Ronaldo; Squeezie; Mrwhosetheboss; JasonTheWeen; ItalianBach; Ibai; George Clarke; Danny Aarons; Chazza; CarryMinati; Sketch; WillNE; Max Fosh. Manager: Calfreezy Your updated Sidemen Charity Match line up for this Saturday! With Fanum and Rubius stepping away, who are you most excited to see? Watch the Charity Match live on Saturday at 2:10pm BST on YouTube! Donate with the link in our bio pic.twitter.com/GEfbeKGTS8 — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 16, 2026 2:09PM Who are the Sidemen? Link copied to clipboard The YouTube group was founded in 2013 and has evolved into an all-compassing multi-million pound digital business. The members are: Olajide ‘JJ’ Olatunji (KSI)Josh Bradley (Zerkaa)Simon Minter (Miniminter)Tobi Brown (TBJZL)Harry Lewis (Wroetoshaw)Vikram Barn (Vikkstar 123)Ethan Payne (Behzinga) When worlds collide 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/r82x36m9EY — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 17, 2026 2:05PM Atmosphere building at a sun-soaked Wembley Link copied to clipboard Good afternoon from a sunny Wembley Stadium where attendees for this 21st century sporting event had to navigate the 19th century transport system - Baker Street station was shut due to overcrowding earlier, and the Jubilee Line suspended, so legions of faithful Sidemen fans got to experience the deep cuts of the Bakerloo Line and a walk from Stonebridge Park. Kick off is still more than an hour away, but the stadium is filling up nicely and the DJ is having the time of his life.  We're ready and raring to go 🫡 pic.twitter.com/hO0XhASg3O — Sidemen (@Sidemen) April 18, 2026 2:00PM The Sidemen’s charity match returns Link copied to clipboard Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog for the Sidemen FC vs YouTube Allstars charity football match at Wembley. Returning for its seventh instalment, the event is organised by YouTube group, the Sidemen. 90,000 fans will arrive in north-west London to witness their favourite content creators and online personalities feature in a blockbuster at England’s showpiece stadium. The event is a fantastic way of raising money for charity, with last year’s edition generating over £4.7 million. This year, all proceeds will go to the following charities. Bright Side: a grant-making charity that helps individuals “find and maintain a safe place to call home” and aids “young people in accessing education, spaces and opportunities.” M7 Education: an educative organisation which “helps teachers bring learning to life through amazing, memorable school trips and workshops.” This game is the 10th anniversary of this fundraiser. Back in 2016, the match was held at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton, with the Sidemen winning 7-2. Three matches were hosted at The Valley, Championship outfit Charlton Athletic’s home, between 2017 and 2022, before a game at the London Stadium in 2023 and last year’s edition at Wembley. After a decade of exponential growth, the popularity of these internet stars and influencers has skyrocketed, and it promises to be an unforgettable occasion for a generation of young spectators. In 2025, it was 9-9 after 90 minutes, with the All Stars claiming a 5-4 penalty shootout win. It was their first victory in the event since 2017. This afternoon’s match marks a different direction for the event. Some Sidemen members, KSI, Miniminter and Behzinga, will play on the All Stars side. Meanwhile, Zerkaa, Wroetoshaw, Vikkstar and TBJZL will stay on the Sidemen team. You can freely watch the game via a live stream, which begins at 14:10, on the Sidemen’s YouTube channel.