League Two play-off final tickets: Information for Carlisle vs Stockport fans
By Dan Hepburn
Carlisle and Stockport meet in the upcoming League Two play-off final with a spot in England's third tier at stake.
Stockport have been stuck in the lower reaches of League Two and the National League since last appearing in League One in 2009/10, while Carlisle finished 20th last campaign but have enjoyed a major improvement this term.
Attention now turns to Wembley, where fans will stream in to watch their sides battle it out for a promotion spot alongside champions Leyton Orient, second place Stevenage and third Northampton.
Here's all the information required for those wishing to nab a ticket for the final.
When and where is the League Two play-off final?
The League Two play-off final will take place on Sunday 28 May at 13:30 (BST), with the encounter between Carlisle and Stockport being held at Wembley Stadium.
Dave Challinor's side will return to the national stadium for the first time in 15 years as they look to enter League One having spent over a decade in lower divisions. Stockport have progressed greatly, as shown by their continued improvement after winning the National League title last term.
Opponents Carlisle last won promotion via the play-offs back in 2005 when they beat Stevenage in the Conference play-off final. Paul Simpson's side have resided in League Two since being relegated back in 2013/14, coming closest to a return in 2017 when they fell short in the play-off semi-finals to Exeter City.
Date / Kick-off time | Fixture | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
28/05/2023 / 13:30 | Carlisle vs Stockport | Wembley Stadium |
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How much is a League Two play-off final ticket?
Each category of the famous stadium is given three different price points, which are age dependent. The adult prices are the most expensive, with young adults between 17 and 21 given a price cut. Concessions - those aged above 60 and below 17 - are given tickets priced at a lower point.
For example, in category one, the price range starts at £30 for concessions and double in price for adults. Prices go as low as £13 but these are for the concessions group in category six, with prices in between the lowest and highest figure for the rest of the allocation, depending on age and the category chosen.
Category One: Adults - £60, Young Adults - £45, Concession - £30
Category Two: Adults - £48, Young Adults - £36, Concession - £24
Category Three: Adults - £44, Young Adults - £33, Concession - £22
Category Four: Adults - £38, Young Adults - £28.50, Concession - £19
Category Five: Adults - £32, Young Adults - £24, Concession - £16
Category Six: Adults - £26, Young Adults - £19.50, Concession - £13
How many tickets do Carlisle and Stockport get for the League Two play-off final?
Stockport have been given a total of 39,415 tickets and will be placed in the East Stand at Wembley. Tickets officially go on sale on Tuesday 23 May, firstly to season ticket holders before the general sale is opened.
Carlisle have also confirmed their ticket allocation of 36,000 for the play-off final, with an initial 19,700 going on sale. Their first round of sales are exclusive to season ticket holders, with a general sale then commencing after the initial window for the priority groups are closed.
Carlisle's journey to the League Two play-off final
Carlisle drew with Sutton United on the final day of the season which saw them take fifth place, setting up a two-legged semi final clash with Bradford.
An 18th-minute strike from Jamie Walker handed Carlisle a first-leg deficit to overcome in the return game.
Just two goals had been scored in the pair's three previous meetings this season, but Carlisle held their nerve when it mattered most to secure their spot in the final. A Bradley Halliday own goal took the clash to extra time, where Callum Guy and Benjamin Barclay struck to eliminate Bradford, who did respond through Matt Derbyshire.
Stockport's journey to the League Two play-off final
Finishing four points adrift of the three automatic promotion spots meant Stockport faced seventh-placed Salford, who took an early lead in the first leg through striker Matt Smith. Neither side were able to find another goal in the remaining 73 minutes, making the second leg all the more enticing.
Isaac Olaofe made the tie all square in the return fixture before extra time ensued. Stephen Mallan looked to have secured Salford's progression but a dramatic equaliser from Jack Stretten took the game to penalties.
The away side could only manage one successful penalty of their four taken, leaving the door open for Antoni Sarcevic to send Stockport through after Paddy Madden and William Collar had converted.