Sunderland have revealed how up to 10,000 fan can get tickets for the second leg of their League One play-off with Lincoln City next week.
The Black Cats host the Imps on Saturday, May 22 at the Stadium of Light and, in line with government guidelines, a limited number of supporters will be able to attend.
Tickets go on sale from 10am on Wednesday, May 12, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to 2020-21 season ticket holders first. They will be available to buy online only.
Adult tickets will cost £20, with under-16s and over-65 tickets priced at £10.
A club statement read: "In line with Government and EFL regulations, a reduced capacity of up to 10,000 spectators will be permitted to attend.
"Following recommendations from the fans’ working group, tickets will be priced at £20 for Adults and £10 for Under-16s and Over-65s and be sold in phases subject to availability on a first come, first served basis.
"To ensure the ongoing safety and wellbeing of supporters and staff alike, tickets will be available to purchase via club’s online ticket office only.
"Tickets will not be on sale via telephone or in-person at the Stadium of Light ticket office, which remains closed to the public.
"2020-21 season card holders will be able to secure their seat from 10am on Wednesday 12 May and subject to availability, this purchase window will be open until 4pm on Thursday 13 May.
"Subject to availability, 2021-22 season card holders will be able to purchase a ticket from 10am ‘til 4pm on Friday 14 May.
"All at Sunderland AFC would like to thank supporters for their patience throughout the past 48 hours."
With social distancing still in place, tickets will be sold in pods, with fans able to link accounts to build their pod.
Speaking this morning, EFL Chief Executive, Trevor Birch said: “We are delighted to welcome back fans for the Sky Bet Play-Offs which will be fantastic for our competition and another significant step towards the EFL’s aspiration of having full stadia at the start of next season. Discussions remain ongoing with the Welsh Government in respect of the position in Wales, but all parties appreciate the importance of seeing fans return for these games.
“Over the course of the past 12 months, our Clubs have implemented stringent protocols and have worked tirelessly to overcome unprecedented challenges this campaign. Fans’ return at this climax of the season is just reward for Semi-Finalist Clubs who will now use their significant expertise in crowd management to ensure supporters can enjoy a safe and enjoyable return to their much-loved home grounds.
“We are thankful to all those who have helped ensure fans will be able to support their Clubs in important fixtures through the Semi-Finals and we look forward to welcoming fans in yet greater numbers at the Play-Off Finals.”
