The 2024 League One playoff final tie has now been confirmed with ticket allocations announced now that the semi finals are complete.
Bolton Wanderers were the first team to secure their spot in the League One playoff final, despite a 3-2 loss to Barnsley in a thrilling second leg at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.
The Trotters’ victory of 3-1 at Oakwell in the first leg put Ian Evatt’s team in a strong position for the game.
Goals from Aaron Collins and Eoin Toal in the first half canceled out Sam Cosgrove’s goal, giving Wanderers a 5-2 lead on aggregate.
Barnsley fought back in the second half, with a deflected goal from Adam Phillips and another header from Cosgrove bringing the Tykes within one goal of forcing extra time.
Despite late pressure, Bolton held on and are now just one win away from returning to the Championship after a five-year absence.
They knew that they would face either Peterborough United or Oxford United at Wembley on Saturday, May 18th, with Oxford having a 1-0 advantage going into the second leg on Wednesday.
How did it play out? The Posh started the better on the attacking front in the first half, but Des Buckingham’s side did well to frustrate them.
Peterborough went ahead on 41 minutes, level on aggregate, when Harrison Burrows sent over a beautiful free-kick from the left to the far post, with Josh Knight escaping his marker and slide the ball into the back of the net.
Then in added time of the first half, Cameron Brannagan smashed the free-kick straight at Harrison Burrows, who put his arms in front of him and conceded a spot-kick. A confident kick from penalty specialist Cameron Brannagan put Oxford 2-1 on aggregate, sending the ball into the bottom right as Jed Steer dived the same way.
On the 90th minute, Jonson Clarke-Harris saw a downward header from a corner cleared off the line by sub Sam Long. Then seven minutes later, keeper Jamie Cumming somehow clawed Josh Knight’s stooping header off the line and send them to Wembley.
“I am so happy” 😊
What a night for Des Buckingham 🙌 pic.twitter.com/8LSPdHUXHf
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 8, 2024
Bolton manager Ian Evatt: “That was unenjoyable! Credit to Barnsley, they were excellent and showed great character and desire. For us it’s another learning curve. We’re ahead in the game and a simple error gives them momentum again. We didn’t react well to that goal, and then they had opportunities.
“It was nail-biting, and it didn’t need to be that way. But we have to enjoy it and we’ve done enough over the two games to be there. Now, we’re one game away from our target. And in the next day or two get set for what is going to be a big week in preparation.”
Barnsley interim manager Martin Devaney: “I’m so proud of the lads in how we performed tonight. In the first half and obviously coming in at 2-1 down we spoke about character, believing in ourselves and sticking to the game plan. The boys executed it so I’m really proud of them.
“For myself, I care about this football club and I know what it means to the fans. So hopefully after that performance, the players have shown how much we care.”
Bolton: Baxter; Jones, Almeida Santos, Toal; Sheehan (Morley 84); Dacres-Cogley, Maghoma (Dempsey 76), Thomason, Williams; Charles (Jerome 80), Collins (Adeboyejo 80). Substitutes: Coleman, Iredale, Ogbeta.
Booked: Thomason
Barnsley: Roberts; O’Keeffe, Williams, De Gevigney, Earl, Cadden (Cotter 62); Collins, Connell, Kane (Grant 62); Cosgrove, McAtee (Cole 62). Substitutes: Killip, Russell, Jalo, McCart.
Booked: O’Keeffe, Phillips
Referee: Oliver Langford
Attendance: 24,518 (2,064)
Peterborough United (4-2-3-1): Steer; Katongo (Ajiboye 78), Knight, Edwards, Burrows; Kyprianou, Collins; Poku (Clarke-Harris 78), Randall (Fernandez 90), Mason-Clark; Jones (Mothersille 67).
Unused subs: Bilokapic, de Havilland, Dornelly.
Booked: None.
Oxford United (4-3-3): Cumming; Stevens (Long 46), Moore, Brown, Bennett (Browne 86); Rodrigues, Brannagan, Goodrham (McGuane 32); Dale (Leigh 79), Harris, Murphy.
Unused subs: Eastwood, McEachran, Bodin.
Booked: Harris, Stevens, Brown.
Referee: Andrew Kitchen (County Durham)
STATEMENT ON TICKETS FOR PLAYOFF FINAL AT WEMBLEY:
Ticket information to supporters for the Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 18th May, 2024 (KO 4.15pm).
Bolton Wanderers will be allocated 36,550 tickets for the East End of Wembley Stadium. Tickets will be sold from North Stand round to the South Stand as instructed by Wembley Stadium.
Oxford United have been allocated 36,533 tickets for the West End of Wembley Stadium. Following advice from the EFL, tickets will be sold in order from North to South.
To ensure a speedy ticket buying process, supporters are advised to ensure they read all information below thoroughly as many questions are answered in the following text.
Due to the extremely short sales window ahead of the final, all tickets must be purchased online at www.eticketing.co.uk/bwfc
Please note, tickets will not be available in person at the Toughsheet Community Stadium Ticket Office, or via the usual Ticket Office telephone number.
Print at Home & Digital tickets will only be available for the final.
A maximum of 6 tickets can be booked in one transaction providing the booker has all other individual client reference numbers in their network.
Subject to availability, tickets will be on sale via the phases below:
Phase One
2023/24 Season Ticket Holders
ON SALE (ONLINE ONLY) – Thursday 9th May at 12 Noon
Season ticket holders will be able to secure two tickets per client reference number during phase one. A maximum of six tickets can be booked in one transaction, providing the booker has all other individual Client Reference Numbers and surnames to hand or the rest of the party are already in their network.
Please click here for helpful instructions on how to add friends & family to your network
Phase Two
2023/24 Season Ticket Holders and Official Club Members.
ON SALE (ONLINE ONLY) – Saturday 11th May at 10am
Season ticket holders & official club members will be able to purchase two tickets per client reference number during phase two. A maximum of six tickets can be booked in one transaction, providing the booker has all other individual Client Reference Numbers and surnames to hand or the rest of the party are already in their network.
Please click here for helpful instructions on how to add friends & family to your network
Please note, if season ticket holders buy a ticket in phase one and then purchase additional tickets in phase two, the seats WILL NOT be located together.
Phase Three
General Sale
ON SALE (ONLINE ONLY) – Monday 13th May at 10am
Subject to availability, supporters with a registered account on 7th May 2024 will be able to purchase a maximum of six tickets in one transaction, providing the booker has all other individual Customer Numbers and surnames to hand or the rest of the party are already in their network.
Please note, if season ticket holders or club members buy a ticket in phase one or two and then purchase additional tickets in phase three, the seats WILL NOT be located together.
Ticket Prices
Cat 1 – £86 Adults, £64.50 Young Adult, £43 Over 65, 16 & under
Cat 2 – £67 Adults, £50.25 Young Adult, £33.50 Over 65, 16 & under
Cat 3 – £59 Adults, £44.25 Young Adult, £29.50 Over 65, 16 & under
Cat 4 – £55 Adults, £41.25 Young Adult, £27.50 Over 65, 16 & under
Cat 5 – £41 Adults, £30.75 Young Adult, £20.50 Over 65, 16 & under
Cat 6 – £31 Adults, £23.25 Young Adult, £15.50 Over 65, 16 & under
The Young Adult concession is for those aged 17 – 21 years.
The price categories will be sold on a first come first served basis and are subject to availability.
How To Buy
Tickets are available online via www.eticketing.co.uk/bwfc
Print at Home & Digital tickets will only be available for the final.
Supporters are advised that all tickets will be subject to a £2.50 per ticket booking fee and a £1.50 per transaction delivery fee.
Disabled Tickets
There are a number of Wheelchair and Ambulant Disabled tickets with accompanying Personal Assistant tickets available.
If you require access to these tickets, please email wembley@bwfc.co.uk with details of your client reference number and your contact telephone number. A member of Bolton Wanderers Ticket Office team will be in touch to discuss your booking.
Disability tickets are sold under the same priority periods of phases one to three. EFL regulations and Bolton Wanderers FC terms and conditions apply, including the availability of age-related concessions.
There are a number of seats which have step free access that are recommended for persons with mobility difficulties, which are positioned in Level 1, rows 31/32.
Please note, headsets and mini-induction loops need to be booked in advance. Please email wembley@bwfc.co.uk to book.
Official Coach Travel
Official Coach Travel is available priced at £55 for the return journey.
Please only make your Coach Travel arrangements after you have purchased your match ticket.
Coach travel is subject to availability and will be sold on a first come first served basis. Booking a space on the coach does not guarantee you a match ticket nor does it include a ticket within the price of your travel.
Coach seats must be booked online at www.eticketing.co.uk/bwfc
Coach departure will be staggered from 7.00am. The final coaches are estimated to depart at 9.00am.
Supporters who require accessible seats on the coach will need to contact Jacky Swift by emailing jacky.swift@bwfc.co.uk or by calling 01204 673 663.
Important Information
Family Area – Wembley Stadium have designated approximately 1,700 seats (Blocks 105 to 108 in the East Side) as a Family Area for Bolton Wanderers supporters. Tickets in this area are only available to fans that are purchasing 16 and under tickets at a ratio of no more than 2 adult for 1 child, at a maximum of 4 children for every adult ticket.
Standing Area – Wembley Stadium has received approval for licensed standing areas as of the 2022-23 season. The standing area is located at the rear of the blocks 110 to 113 behind the goal on Level 1, incorporating around 867 seats. Please purchase tickets in the Standing Area if you wish to stand, as standing is not permitted in any other area of the Stadium.
Singing Area – Bolton Wanderers recommend fans who would like to sit in the designated singing area choose Blocks 111 & 112.
Singing Area – Oxford United recommend fans who would like to sit in the designated singing area choose Blocks 133/134 of the West End.
Booking Fees – There is a £2.50 per ticket booking fee for every ticket sold online.
Delivery Fees – £1.50 per transaction for Print at Home ticket delivery.
13 Years and Under – All children aged 13 years & under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Babies – Children under the age of 2 are not permitted access into the Stadium, including in hospitality areas. Children aged 2 years and over will be permitted entry with a valid match ticket.
Ground Regulations & Conditions of Issue Apply – https://www.efl.com/ticketconditions
Crowd Flags & Musical Instruments – Any supporters wishing to take large flags* to Wembley Stadium must obtain permission. Please contact https://help.wembleyStadium.com/support/tickets/new to request permission.
*Guests may bring a flag into the ground without permission from Wembley Stadium should the following guidelines be followed:
- The flag is smaller than 250cm in size at the widest or longest point.
- The flag does not have an attached flagpole.
- In the case of an attached flagpole, it is made from wood or plastic only and is no longer than 1m in length and 1cm in diameter.
- There is no advertising or commercial message on the flag and it is not a national flag, other than of the competing players.
- The flag does not contain any abusive or defamatory language/messages.
Travel – Wembley Stadium is a public transport destination with limited on-site parking. The stadium is well served by national and local rail networks.
Car Parking – Parking for supporters and supporter coaches can be purchased via www.wembleyofficialparking.com. Parking is subject to availability and may be subject to price increases on match day.
Blue Badge Parking at Wembley Stadium is available to purchase. Blue badge parking is subject to availability and may also be subject to price increases on match day.
Hospitality
Please email hospitality@wembleystadium.com to enquire about the below packages.
Diamond Package – £369pp / Under 11’s Junior Diamond package – £99pp
- Reserved premium seating in Club Wembley
- Access to Club Wembley hospitality lounge 3 hours pre kick off, half time and one-hour post-match
- Three course buffet menu available pre kick-off
- Inclusive beers, wines and soft drinks from doors, at half time and for one-hour post-match
- Matchday souvenir programme
Private Boxes – limited availability – £429pp
- Exclusive access to your own private facility from 3 hours prior to the game, and for an hour afterwards
- Premium ticket directly outside your box on Level 3 or 4 of the stadium
- Boxes available for 8, 12 or 20 people (subject to availability)
- Superb pre-match dining experience
- Complimentary bar including beer, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee
- Your own chef and host/hostess in attendance throughout
- 42” flat-screen TV
- Souvenir programme for each guest
No Resale of Tickets – It is an offence under Section 166 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, for any unauthorised person to sell tickets.
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