Reason number four which follows on is that you can't print seat numbers on tickets if you don't know who you are playing and where they allocate away fans. Cue posts from numpties stating 'sit where you like'.
Suspect all parties are waiting for the outcome of games this weekend as everything will probably be a lot clearer. Online sales first with collection at the club (late opening of ticket office for a few days would help us out of towners).