Sunderland handed sizeable away allocation for Europa League clash v SCU Torreense - key details released
Sunderland’s ticket allocation for the first away game of the Europa League group phase has been confirmed.
Sunderland AFC have been handed a sizeable away allocation for the upcoming Europa League clash away at SCU Torreense.
Club officials have revealed that SAFC have been given 3,990 tickets for Sunderland fans for the trip to Portugal next month. The group stage phase matchday two fixture will take place at Estádio Municipal de Leiria, in Leiria, on Thursday, October 15 (5.45pm KO). Sunderland started their European adventure with a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light last week.
A club statement read: “The club has received an allocation of 3,990 tickets for the fixture, including 12 wheelchair spaces. Tickets will be available at the following prices: * £18 - Block 4A * £27 - Blocks 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E and 4D. All tickets will be sold on an unreserved seating basis, with supporters able to sit in any available seat within their allocated block.
“Supporters aged under 12 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Tickets for this fixture must be collected individually in Leiria, Portugal, with supporters required to present their passport when collecting their ticket. Further information regarding the dedicated collection point and a travel guide will be provided in due course.”
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Sunderland reveal ticket process
Phase 1: Season ticket holders with 40+ BCP
* Supporters with 40 or more Black Cats Points are guaranteed a ticket.* This phase will run from 3pm on Tuesday 22 September until 2pm on Wednesday 23 September.
Members Away Ballot
Season Ticket Plus Members will be able to enter the Away ballot from 3pm on Tuesday 22 September. The ballot closes at 3pm on Thursday 24 September. Successful ballot winners will be notified from 4pm on Friday 25 September.
Phase 2: Season ticket holders with 30+ BCP
* This phase will run from 3pm on Wednesday 23 September until 2pm on Thursday 24 September.
Meanwhile, the club has also released a statement regarding accessibility seating.
It read: “Despite working closely with our hosts at Torreense, we have been informed that Personal Assistant tickets will not be available for this fixture. This applies to both supporters requiring wheelchair positions and ambulant disabled supporters. Unfortunately, the host club is unable to provide Personal Assistant tickets for visiting supporters in either circumstance.
“If you are travelling to the fixture and may require additional support, please contact us in advance so we can provide further information and advice. A Disability Access Officer and other club representatives will also be travelling to Portugal and will be available to assist supporters and provide support around the stadium on matchday.”
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