With the promotion final just days away the club has secured further ticket allocations.
Originally, Wembley announced an allocation of 17,500 for each club, which fell far short of the expected number of fans due to buy tickets.
The club have been working around the clock and exploring every avenue to have this allocation increased, including arranging coaches for thousands of fans.
I know the importance of the match for the club and the town, and was eager to help when asked by the club.
Over the past few days there has been positive exchanges with the Mayor of London and TfL who have engaged with Wembley/the FA and Brent Council to look at options to increase the ticket allocation, with early success increasing both clubs allocation by 4,000 to 21,500. When taken with the FA allocation of 5,000 (early bird sales etc) it takes it to 48,000.
It is envisaged this will accommodate the vast majority of Oldham fans wishing to travel, with further headroom possible through coach packages.
As of this morning, Latics report 20,628 tickets have been sold, with tickets still available to be bought by fans ahead of Sunday.
Without these representations and the actions of the club to secure 2,400 fans on coach packages, it was possible that thousands of loyal fans would have been denied the chance to witness this historic match.
The club has done everything possible to lobby the FA and others to increase ticket allocations and the additional tickets show it was worth the effort.
Transport arrangements now in place include:
Increased Bakerloo line frequency serving Wembley Central
Two extra Chiltern Railways services per hour to Wembley Stadium station
London Overground’s Lioness line operating as normal to Wembley Central
Expanded coach and car parking agreed by Brent Council and Wembley Stadium
I’m told that the highest attendance at this fixture in the past has been around 47,000, I think it can be broken on Sunday given the extra allocation is allowed!
This weekend is about more than just football. It’s about civic pride, history, and a club determined to rise again. Let’s back the team and make it a day to remember.
Next stop Wembley. Good luck!
Thanks Jim
Jim McMahon OBE MP 