FA Cup Final Tickets for a FIVER! Man United subsidize seats for under-16s at Wembley when they face Man City next month
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Young Manchester United fans will be able to watch the FA Cup final for just £5.
Mail Sport understands the club will offer a £30 grant to under-16s for the Manchester derby under the arch on May 25.
That means those buying tickets in the cheapest bracket, at £35, will end up paying just £5 to see Erik ten Hag’s side attempt to salvage something from a disappointing season against rivals City.
In previous matches at Wembley, United have handed out gifts such as scarves and bucket hats. But this time, concerned about environmental issues, they chose a more direct route.
Officials considered a range of options, including badges, but decided to illustrate the importance of the club’s young supporters. They hope the move will help those who have already shelled out for a trip to the capital for the semi-final.
Manchester United to subsidize FA Cup final tickets from £30 to just £5 for those aged 16 and under
This decision was made to illustrate the importance of young supporters for the club.
The cheapest tranche of tickets for U16 supporters for the Wembley showpiece in May is £35.
Free flags are also expected to be handed out in an attempt to create a ‘wall of red’ as United face their neighbors in the 3pm kick-off.
Meanwhile, Old Trafford officials have agreed to phase in a controversial change to their ticketing policy. Bosses had been criticized for increasing the number of matches fans must attend before losing their season tickets from 14 to 17 (out of 19 Premier League matches).
This sparked a backlash from United supporters, who claimed the rule was “draconian” and an attempt to “cherry-pick” season ticket holders so that the club can cash in by selling the seats as part of more expensive hospitality packages.
Following consultation with supporters groups, it is understood that the increase will be phased in, with the figure for the coming season being increased to 15 out of 19 fixtures.
Free flags are also expected to be handed out in a bid to create a ‘red wall’ for United.
Those unable to attend matches can resell their tickets to the club, donate the cost to the United Foundation or pass them on to nominated friends and family who are members to avoid being marked as absent.
United say they have a waiting list of 155,000 season tickets and want Old Trafford to be full as often as possible, but add that they have listened to concerns raised by supporters’ representatives and agreed to introduce the change gradually.
