We’ve all been there – up against opposition with better coaching, better kit, better preparation – and feared for the worst. But does it actually make a difference? That’s what Nivea For Me are trying to find out with their Great Football Experiment. They’re trying to discover if access to world-class facilities, the finest Umbro gear and top coaches such as Terry Venables could make the difference for an average Sunday league team.

Of course, there’d be plenty of teams willing to put themselves forward for such an opportunity, so Nivea For Men whittled down hundreds of applicants before the public decided on Essex boys Ivory FC.

So far, results have been promising for Ivory FC, but they’ve also had to deal with some sharp culture shocks as they get used to top class training in particular! You can check out all the previous episodes of the Great Football Experiment here, and we’ll also be keeping an eye on the teams progress as they progress.

You can also grab a bunch of great Nivea For Men products through a competition, so that you can be perfectly prepared for stepping onto the pitch or heading into town for a night out – just click on the competitions tab on the Great Football Experiment site.

To get up to speed on the Great Football Experiment, check out the video above which offers the latest on how Ivory FC have been getting on with all their special help…