Singh Purewal twins make Wembley Cup final

British Asian twins Amar and Arjun Singh Purewal set to play against one another at Wembley Stadium in FA Vase Final, Amar set to lead the line for Hebburn Town with Arjun set to captain Consett AFC, watched by the twin’s mum Kelly.

The Sikh Punjabi from Sunderland have played alongside one another for much of their careers, but now they find themselves on opposing side.

The Purewal brothers are not strangers making history having played for clubs like Darlington, Durham City, Jarrow and West Auckland.

The 31-year-olds entered the record books as teenagers in 2008 when they became the first twins ever to score in the same FA Cup tie, both netting for Bishop Auckland in a 3-2 extra preliminary round win over Darlington RA.

Amar spent five years at Newcastle United’s academy before making his mark internationally with the Punjab FA and in the English non-leagues.

The brothers co-own a sports coaching company that works with schools, clubs and communities in the north-east and Amar hopes to encourage involvement at all levels of football.