Ipswich Town fans are being encouraged to take part in a minute's applause in honour of a teenage fan who died after a long illness.

Mason Fountain, from Ipswich, passed away on July 21 aged 18, having been diagnosed with a brain tumour at just five years old.

The lifelong Blues fan is set to be remembered at Town's Championship game with Leeds United at Portman Road on Saturday.

The club are encouraging supporters to participate in a minute’s applause in the 18th minute of the 3pm kick-off.

A statement from the club said: "A minute’s applause has been planned by supporters, with the club encouraging those attending the game at Portman Road to join in when the game clock hits 18 minutes, in memory of Mason. 

"Once a Blue, always a Blue."

Following Mason's death, his family said the teen "would light up any room with his smile and his dry sense of humour".

His mum Shelley said plans for a minute's applause to remember her son captured the hearts of Town fans on social media, as well as being noticed by several players.