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Agree got to keep context in mind, go back 10 weeks and we had no chance to be in this discussion, quite incredible achievement whatever happens now, we'll probably look back and think if only we'd won a couple more earlier in the season but is what it is

Its got to be one of our best runs in our history, im told first time 7 league wins in a row for 118 years. Does worry me we had record run of home wins in 2011 ended by Bristol City. Record run of unbeaten games 2023/24 ended by Bristol City, on a record run of straight league wins and now get to meet bloody Bristol City again

I can't see Stoke stopping them, but who knows, perhaps a 0-0 with Super Baz playing a blinder and keeping a clean sheet

Millwall are going to be hard to catch looking at their fixtures, 4th place would still be great for us considering where we were a few weeks ago

I know what you mean, just feels like one of those games. Although had a few good wins at Swansea over the years, need the spirit of 2018

Yes the unsold Man City blocks in upper tier would be a continuation of our section so they have allowed for that, knowing the FA they'll leave it to the last minute though . We've sold up to block 528 i think. Blocks 527- 522 haven't been put on sale yet (to City) so in theory whole upper tier down to corner flag is available

OK im in for Bennett , thought he'd be our Tony Daley

Oh yeah dont get me started on the greedy bastards at the FA, semi finals shouldn't be at Wembley, tickets prices are a joke, useless. I know last year each team had 36,500 , Forest sold out asked for more but FA declined, they should have had another at least another 3,250 ready for us as soon as first lot sold out. We had a crowd of nearly 86k at the play off final , going to be 25k less than that as things stand which is a shame.

Neither, I'd have Peter Whiston

Almost correct, it will be 25,000 scummahs as another myth will be we didn't sell our tickets

1000% Read their forum, loads saying giving this a miss as will be back there in a few weeks anyway

Has Tonda done a press conference for this one?

Same for me, went unused so often I often went to England games or semi finals on them, typically company got rid of them end of last season. I went to the Man City v Forest semi last year (club Wembley block 241) , were loads left empty around there. I think it does spoil the big game occasion if there's 20,000+ empty seats

As things stand 33,250 saints, 21,000 City , plus club Wembley corporate (which is roughly 60% of middle tier about 7000, companies that own those seats dont always use them) So as things stand 61,000 attendance

Away games yes we all stand. Play off final most of the upper was sat especially on sides

Should be easy , 33,250 was stated as initial allocation. Last season with semi finalists were just given 36,500 up front Have a plan in place if a team sells the tickets then put then implement that plan rather than miss out on potential selling days

Upper and lower between halfway line and corner flag wont

The whole ticket process is so inefficient, Saints posting on social media channels saying allocation sold out, surely they'd planned for this scenario and should have had the extra tickets ready to go this morning

https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/emirates-fa-cup-semi-final-initial-allocation-sold-out Although we have now sold out, fans are reminded that this is our initial ticket allocation, and therefore we may receive further tickets from the FA. If additional tickets become available, they will be uploaded for purchase, so supporters are encouraged to keep an eye on our website for the latest updates.

Last ones went very quickly , hope Saints / FA dont wait too long to announce more tickets

Since Wednesday any Manchester City season ticket holder or member has been able to buy up to 3 tickets each. And they have loads left. No risk of them buying in our end, just give us loads more tickets and put both ends on general sale , at least would get close to a full ground then

I'd expect any extra to be upper tier central so £70 / £45 seats. I know Man City wont care but both clubs get 40% of gate receipts so its in their interests as well to have a bigger crowd

I think its quite likely, semi finalists last year were given 36,230 , this year they gave both teams an "initial" 33,250 so they've left room for at least another 3000 and maybe even more

Problem is the additional services from Southampton Central not stopping anywhere so not sure split ticket works, best bet is railcard or Group Save for 3 or more people Below is from Southampton Central FA Cup - ADDITIONAL TRAINS The following additional services to London Waterloo will operate: DEP 0825 ARR 1023 DEP 0844 ARR 1044 DEP 0925 ARR 1122 DEP 0943 ARR 1144 DEP 1025 ARR 1225 DEP 1044 ARR 1244 DEP 1125 ARR 1326 DEP 1144 ARR 1343 All services are direct calling at Waterloo only. A queuing system will be place to manage the amount that of customers on the platform. There will also be additional services returning to Southampton starting at 2039 and the last being 2320.

Yeah I make it about that, hope they add some more blocks in the morning SWR have announced quite a few extra trains for Semi final day so all looking good for the travelling fans.