[Albion] FA Cup Semi-Final v Man Utd - 4:30pm, Sunday 23rd April

[Cotton Socks]

Not always. In 2014, Wigan received 22,807 tickets, whilst Arsenal got 42,882.

However, from what I can see, when the game is between two PL clubs, allocations are equal, or very close to it. In 2019, both Man City and us were allocated "approximately 33,000 tickets".

Speaking to the club yesterday, there was no mention at all of any kind of ticket allocation issue.

But Man City's side was virtually empty (slight exaggeration) as it was 'just another game' to them. On the train back a Man City fan virtually patted me on the head in a patronising way saying 'well done for getting here, you're a small team', then saying it was half empty their end as no one gave a s**t about the FA cup at that time & they were always going to win (fair point).
I really hope that no Grimsby fan felt that way when they were here, I didn't feel that we were dead certs for the game & I loved the haddocks & seagulls. I hope that we made them feel really welcome, whilst hoping they didn't think they didn't have a chance. They did have a chance and they played well, I wouldn't have been annoyed if they had kicked us out tbh! Obviously very happy that they didn't though!
I guess you can't say what you asked the club yesterday & what their reply was?

 

[Sheebo]

Apparently the finer details have been sorted by Mancunia and the game will be played at time that suits them, infront of 95% of their fans, with a ref of their choice. Var is only to work in their favour and basically we should just been happy to be their opponents.

Can see the appeal for us but this ISN’T Leeds or Sheffield Wednesday () so I’m not sure we should take it.

 

[dazzer6666]

Wouldn’t expect the allocations to be equal tbh, rather some sort of formula based on number of STHs ?

 

[HalfaSeatOn]

Apparently the finer details have been sorted by Mancunia and the game will be played at time that suits them, infront of 95% of their fans, with a ref of their choice. Var is only to work in their favour and basically we should just be happy to be their opponents.

And, of course, the already proven procedure of only allowing United to score after the final whistle will be fully adopted.

 

[heavysoul]

Wouldn’t expect the allocations to be equal tbh, rather some sort of formula based on number of STHs ?

Maybe it should be based on the number of STHs in each club's postcode area

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Wouldn’t expect the allocations to be equal tbh, rather some sort of formula based on number of STHs ?

Although that would be fair, it does work against the teams who rarely get to Wembley and have a large fan base, but just not season ticket holders…..

The days when the ‘whole town came out’ etc…… bit idealistic I guess….

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Wouldn’t expect the allocations to be equal tbh, rather some sort of formula based on number of STHs ?

Glad you're not in charge then

 

[dazzer6666]

Glad you're not in charge then

Didn’t say I’d do it….but wouldn’t be unreasonable to expect it

 

[jordanseagull]

Didn’t say I’d do it….but wouldn’t be unreasonable to expect it

I think it would be entirely unreasonable, it would give one team an advantage. In any case United have already confirmed a rough allocation of 34k so it’s not that.

 

[PeterT]

I think it would be entirely unreasonable, it would give one team an advantage. In any case United have already confirmed a rough allocation of 34k so it’s not that.

I still don’t get why, particularly for a semi final, it’s not possible to allocate 40 - 45k tickets per team in a stadium that is meant to hold 90k. I get for the final there are different allocations but for the semi final??

 

[The Optimist]

Wouldn’t expect the allocations to be equal tbh, rather some sort of formula based on number of STHs ?

Is there a word missing? The first parts reads that you do not think Brighton and Man Utd should get the same allocation (hence all the replies that you’re getting), but I don’t think that’s what you mean.

 

[dazzer6666]

I still don’t get why, particularly for a semi final, it’s not possible to allocate 40 - 45k tickets per team in a stadium that is meant to hold 90k. I get for the final there are different allocations but for the semi final??

Sponsors, FA hangers-on, staff allocations etc…….less for the semis than the final but still a big chunky number

 

[dazzer6666]

Is there a word missing? The first parts reads that you do not think Brighton and Man Utd should get the same allocation (hence all the replies that you’re getting), but I don’t think that’s what you mean.

Thanks but no………simply suggesting (or asking even) that a club with an evidently much larger ground/support might benefit from some FA formula that gets them more tickets. I don’t know, but wouldn’t be surprised if this was the case. Quite used to rabid replies on discussion points from the easily offended

 

[The Optimist]

Thanks but no………simply suggesting (or asking even) that a club with an evidently much larger ground/support might benefit from some FA formula that gets them more tickets. I don’t know, but wouldn’t be surprised if this was the case. Quite used to rabid replies on discussion points from the easily offended

I don’t think there is anything set in place. I think an uneven split only comes up if one team is at risk of not selling all their tickets. I also think this is the right approach.

 

[dazzer6666]

I don’t think there is anything set in place. I think an uneven split only comes up if one team is at risk of not selling all their tickets. I also think this is the right approach.

Makes sense……

 

[oldboyroy]

The FA cup semi final is played at neutral venue and generally tickets allocated on a 50/50 split (not precisely but within reason). Surely its to give no team any advantage. BTW, weren't we drawn 1st so therefore we get home dressing room at wembley?

 

[Triggaaar]

Thanks but no………simply suggesting (or asking even) that a club with an evidently much larger ground/support might benefit from some FA formula that gets them more tickets.

Yes they might benefit from that. We might benefit from Man U getting no tickets at all. But surely its not right for either team to benefit, it should be fair.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Redraw the semis

We will play Sheffield United at Wembley on the Saturday 50/50 allocation

City and United can both have a 50/50 at Stockport or Oldham which puts the marathon “issue” to bed

 

[drew]

Sponsors, FA hangers-on, staff allocations etc…….less for the semis than the final but still a big chunky number

Plus Club Wembley members I believe automatically get a ticket which is most of the middle tier.

 

[drew]

The FA cup semi final is played at neutral venue and generally tickets allocated on a 50/50 split (not precisely but within reason). Surely its to give no team any advantage. BTW, weren't we drawn 1st so therefore we get home dressing room at wembley?

Not sure it matters as both dressing rooms should be the same.