League One play-off final tickets: Sheffield Wednesday ticket allocation confirmed ahead of Wembley showdown with Barnsley FC
Sheffield Wednesday have been allocated 36,634 tickets for their League One play-off final showdown with Barnsley.
The Owls booked their place in the final in dramatic fashion, bouncing back from a 4-0 defeat to Peterborough United in the first leg of their semi-final to win 5-1 in the second leg and emerge victorious on penalties.
They will be facing Yorkshire rivals Barnsley, who secured their spot with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Bolton Wanderers. The match will take place on May 29, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm. Wednesday fans will occupy space in the East End of Wembley Stadium while Darren Moore’s men lock horns with Barnsley.
A section of a club statement released by Sheffield Wednesday read: “The Owls are pleased to confirm ticket information for the Sky Bet League One play-off final at Wembley Stadium on Monday 29 May, 3:00pm kick-off.
“Following Thursday’s remarkable semi-final victory over Peterborough, Wednesday face Barnsley in the League One showpiece. We have been allocated 36,634 tickets for the East End of Wembley Stadium.
“To ensure a speedy ticket buying process, supporters are advised to read thoroughly all the information below. Pricing categories are split into six sections with a concession rate for supporters aged 65, children aged 16 and under and 17s-21s.”
Tickets will not be available at the club’s ticket office and fans must buy online. Wheelchair users and disabled supporters will also be able to buy tickets online in a change from the club’s last trip to Wembley in 2016. Supporters can book one ticket per individual ID number and buy a maximum of six per transaction.
The sale of tickets will be staggered and season ticket holders with 540 or more ticket priority points will be able to buy a ticket between 10am and 2pm on May 22. All details regarding ticket sale windows can be viewed on the club website, as can pricing categories.