Ahead of the crucial Championship play-off semi-final second leg between City and Crystal Palace - fans of both clubs are being given the chance to take part in a free to enter poker tournament.

The tournament - exclusively for City and Palace supporters - will take place tonight at 9pm - the day before the two sides do battle at Ashton Gate.

It's one supporter's chance to claim bragging rights and some signed goodies at the same time.

The event will be held on club partners Party Gaming's platform. City and Palace will go head-to-head, with the outright winner picking up a signed shirt and a Party Gaming chip set.

Numerous City supporters have already been competing regularly in the Party Gaming monthly Football Freeroll Tournament, held on Thursday evenings.

Both registration and entry for the poker tournament is absolutely free, although you must be over 18. There's no catch, you don't need to enter any credit card information or pay a single penny before, during or after the event.

Just follow the simple instructions below to register for the competition, which starts promptly at 9pm (UK Time) on Monday 12th. (It will appear in EST in the lobby so will appear as 4pm EST).

1) Download the console by clicking here.
2) Open an account (if you haven't already done so). Simply click here or follow the links in the Poker tab from the homepage to install PartyPoker.com and create a PartyAccount - You do not have to deposit any money.
3) Location: PartyPoker.com lobby > Play Money Games > Tournaments - will appear as Crystal Palace vs Bristol City
4) Registration closes: 8:45pm GMT (3:45pm EST in the lobby).
5) Password for all players to use when prompted is football35.
6) Start playing from 9pm.

Notes: Prizes - The overall winner gets a PartyPoker Chipset plus a signed shirt. Eligible players - any player with a PartyAccount. Players do not need to deposit or cashier register, all they need is a PartyAccount so it is completely free to enter. Prizes will only be handed to entrants who are over the age of 18 and have registered for Party Gaming through City/Palace referrals.

Remember every supporter who signs up to Party Gaming and deposits money directly earns the club revenue.