SHEFFIELD Speedway bosses are urging fans to arrive early at Owlerton Stadium on Thursday night for the Premier League Grand Final first leg with Rye House (7.45pm).

A massive crowd is expected as the Sheffield Window Centre-backed club chase their first league title since 2002 when they swept all before them.

It's also the last night of the season at city venue and the club have arranged a firework spectacular to round off the action.

Sheffield's priority is to build a big lead to take to Hertordshire for the return on Saturday as, like the Tigers, Rye House are experts on their own track and have enjoyed a succession of massive wins.

Tigers owner Neil Machin said: "I really cannot think of a better way for the season to end here at our magnificent stadium than with the first leg of the Grand Final with a league title on the line.

"I would urge our regular supporters to plan ahead and get here a little earlier than normal because we're expecting a big turnout. The firework display always goes down well at the last match of the season and it will be a great night I'm sure."

Fans are once again reminded that children aged 12 and under will be admitted FREE thanks to the superb backing given to the club.