A YORK rugby league club will be play at Wembley Stadium for the first time in 90 years today when York City Knights face Featherstone Rovers in the 1895 Cup final (12pm).

The Knights are hoping to create history by winning at the national stadium for the first time in the club’s history.

Around 2,000 York fans are expected to make the trip down to the capital for rugby league’s big day out, with the 1895 Cup final acting as the curtain-raiser for the Challenge Cup final between Castleford Tigers and St Helens.

Our panel of Knights fans gave us their thoughts on the momentous occasion, what Wembley will mean to them and the challenge of unbeaten Betfred Championship leaders Featherstone.

Nigel Moulton, Barlby

"Any time you get to watch your team at Wembley is a special occasion, particularly for York fans because it's been so long.

"I think the supporters going down there will enjoy it.

"Hopefully with it being a cup game, league form goes out of the window."

Andy Knowles, Clifton

"If I was honest, did I ever think I'd get to see that? Probably not.

"It's just so exciting. I cannot wait.

"It's a one-off game at the biggest arena in the game."

Peter Lavelle, Easingwold

“I have been watching York for 70 years. It started as a nine-year-old and it was my day out with my grandfather and we went home and away on the Pullman bus.

“I had been to most grounds in rugby league by the age of 12.

“I’m still supporting the boys and will be on my way to Wembley this weekend with my son and his friend.

“After the way this season is going, I’m not very optimistic but I will enjoy seeing the team walk out on the day after a 90-year wait since their last visit.”

Peter Blenkin, Pocklington

“I was so looking forward to seeing my team, York City Knights, at Wembley and still am - what an achievement it is for the club.

“But after our recent results, I’m not sure if we can do this and my thoughts are that we are in for a hiding by Featherstone Rovers.

“Our only saving grace is that we have a number of ex-Super League players on our books who have played at Wembley.

“They will know what to expect from their previous visits there, which will be invaluable for the young guys in the team.

“Fingers crossed we can step up to the plate at Wembley and the team can make us even prouder of them than we already are.”

Wendy McKenna, Chester-le-Street

“It’s a one off game and we have ex-Super League players who should thrive in the Wembley environment and not be phased by it.

“We have nothing to lose, so stranger things have happened. Yes in the form we’re in, we should expect a hammering but you just never know.”

Katy Race, Acomb

“It’s my first time going to Wembley, so to see the Knights there is a dream and not something you expect of your hometown team.

“I’d be over the moon if York won and I’d probably cry like I did when we got promoted a couple of seasons back.

“I know people will be writing us off, but who knows what will happen on the day.

“All I know is that the fans will be there to support the boys, win or lose, and show the rest of the stadium that we’re York and we’re proud of it.”

David Smallwood, Truro

“Saturday is a one-off game and we ran Featherstone close at the start of the season which shows that we have the players.

“As a fan, my heart says we can do it and that we have nothing to lose - that’s what fans believe or hope for. However looking at recent form the odds don’t look good.

“Whatever happens we can be proud of where we are now. It was not that long ago we were nearly out of business, had nowhere to train, and were being watched by a few hundred fans.

“On Saturday we will be playing at the national stadium on the sport’s biggest stage.

“Being far away from York, I will enjoy the day watching a live game and living the dream of watching my club play at Wembley Stadium in a cup final.”

Lauren Ruddock, Clifton

“I’m feeling hopeful about the game and I believe we have got the players that can get us over the line at Wembley.

“Though it hasn’t happened for us in the last few games on the field, I do believe that anything can happen in a one-off game and in a cup final and I know that the Knights will at the very least, do the shirt, the fans and the entire city proud. That’s all we ask for.

“There’s not really words to explain what it means to see York at Wembley. It’ll be an emotional day for more than just me, and it means an awful lot to many people.

“I’ve been to Wembley before but, never to watch my hometown team, so it’ll be very special.

“Walking down Wembley way in my York shirt, knowing that I’ll be watching my team play there, that’s once-in-a-lifetime stuff.”

Nigel Howard, York

“The nerves started on Tuesday night, I just couldn’t sleep, tossing and turning. Could York pull off a massive shock and beat Featherstone or were we going to be on the end of a thumping defeat?

“Injuries have had a big impact on the team so far this season but also the players have been making a lot of errors – cut them out and perform on the day and who knows.

“Win or lose, it’s going to be an amazing occasion and one that I’m going to enjoy. I for one will be singing and cheering the team on and I’m sure the travelling York fans will get behind the boys.”