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Connor Dunn

Liverpool question Chelsea over FA Cup tickets after club allocation reduced

Liverpool Football Club have questioned Chelsea over the allocation of tickets for their FA Cup fifth round clash.

The Reds will receive 658 tickets less than the club originally expected - which is also less than the standard 15% FA Cup allocation for away fans in stadiums.

Jurgen Klopp's side will travel to Stamford Bridge on March 3 and progressed into the fifth round after beating Shrewsbury at Anfield in a fourth round replay.

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A statement from Liverpool read: "The club has received a total allocation of 5,466 stand tickets from Chelsea Football Club for this all-ticket fixture.

"On receipt of the allocation, LFC challenged CFC on why the number is less than the standard 15 per cent FA Cup allocation.

"The club have been informed that the decision to have a reduced allocation is made by Chelsea's Safety Advisory Group and is based on a number of factors.

"Chelsea said that the decision is final and will not change. Supporters not in possession of a ticket are urged not to travel."

Chelsea beat Hull in the FA Cup to setup the clash with Liverpool in what is arguably the tie of the round.

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