FA Cup Semi Final

[trousers]

Just now, Britannia said:

And so do the seats with them presumably.

Just to ascertain a fact, it seems they actually close the website at 0920 even if you're already browsing on it.  Got bumped down the queue quite significantly.

Maybe they did that to avoid the "already logged in" issues people were experiencing yesterday?

[trousers]

FFS people... Hurry up.... How long does it takes you to check out FFS

Aaaaaand.... Breathe...

Edited Thursday at 08:39 by trousers

[Hatch]

3480 unnecessary people in front of me....

[sockeye]

Just nabbed one. Quite a few tickets left so don't be put off

[trousers]

Just now, sockeye said:

Just nabbed one. Quite a few tickets left so don't be put off

Queue jumper!! 

[trousers]

Why don't they just buy a f***ing bigger server that can handle all the concurrent requests at the same time, rather than have this antiquated queuing system... It's 2026 not 1981 FFS! 

#chill #relax

[madge]

I logged in at 8.45am was number 121 in queue then they closed until 9.30am but was in within 2 mins , 3 tickets sorted and really quick.

[Nogginsfc]

One bit of advice for anyone waiting to get on, it is likely the first seats you pick, that it will then say they are no longer available and suggest nearby alternatives. Even after that, still double check when you go to the next screen, as it changed again and tried to put my 9 year old son a few rows behind me, so had to go back and modify the seat choice again. Can see it being quite easy to miss that it has changed. Obviously the system tries to prioritise not leaving any single seats, over people sitting together.

[Travelling Saint]

Boom, got my ticket. Didn't get the one I selected bizarrely, got the block, 551, but not the seat? I can only assume someone else got the seat I picked and it automatically gave me the next available one?

[Mattio]

FFS, I've sat in the queue for 20 minutes - got through, put my seats in my basket AND ITS FUCKING PUT ME BACK IN THE QUEUE!!!!

[saintstowin]

That was odd and a panic moment. Joined a little before 930 and about 1500. Got to the front and then it said not eligible - I assumed at this stage I had made that error of joining queue before 930 (but I couldn't resist).

Thought I'd need to rejoin or phone.

But I clicked buy now from the original way I joined the queue and the system must have remembered me (?) because that took me straight to selecting seats etc. Success.

So if this does happen to anyone else just try clicking that original red buy now link.

Edited Thursday at 08:52 by saintstowin

[Hodds37]

Got to 'your order is complete and check email'. 

How long for emails to come through?

As can't get onto site to check recent purchases due to site being busy. So assume i have a ticket.

 

[Travelling Saint]

1 minute ago, Hodds37 said:

Got to 'your order is complete and check email'. 

How long for emails to come through?

As can't get onto site to check recent purchases due to site being busy. So assume i have a ticket.

 

My email came through a minute or two later.

[saintstowin]

2 minutes ago, Hodds37 said:

Got to 'your order is complete and check email'. 

How long for emails to come through?

As can't get onto site to check recent purchases due to site being busy. So assume i have a ticket.

 

Mine was instant. Others have said slower to come through. 

[RedWillie]

Joined queue and was number 1588, if you rearrange the numbers that makes 1885, the date the club was formed. 

This , of course, means we will win the cup .

 2 tkts purchased took 11 mins in queue.

[waterlooville saint]

Got my ticket!!

Horrible experience, nearly bought 3 by accident 🙄

[trousers]

Boom! Purchased!

Now wait for them to release much better seats in the second tranch...

[Hatch]

Just now, waterlooville saint said:

Got my ticket!!

Horrible experience, nearly bought 3 by accident 🙄

if anyone else buys any by accident,  let me know first ! 😁

[Mattio]

Still back way down at 3200, I guess no safe standing for us.

I can't believe how stressful this is, I hope they use a different system if we get into either of the finals - not sure my heart can take it...

[Teamsaint1]

i went in with about 4500 in the queue .

I'm surprised that we even have that many members this season, assuming it will be mostly members today

[TheAlehouseBrawlers]

Joined 9:20, got in after around 15 mins and then logged in. Selected and put tickets in basket a few times only to say no longer available, eventually got some different ones

Now to check the carnage on the trains.

[petermcpete]

Just got mine. Shitloads left, including loads of safe standing at back of third tier.

[trousers]

4 minutes ago, Mattio said:

Still back way down at 3200, I guess no safe standing for us.

I can't believe how stressful this is, I hope they use a different system if we get into either of the finals - not sure my heart can take it...

There was still a fair amount of safe standing available around 15 minutes ago 

Edited Thursday at 09:09 by trousers

[saintstowin]

I grabbed what I could at the price range I wanted and now realise how close I'll be to the opposition. Block 552 near the barriers, on the other side of which I assume they'll be....

[Plastic]

I got caught up with work, so only joining queue now. annoying, guess I may miss out

[trousers]

Just now, saintstowin said:

I grabbed what I could at the price range I wanted and now realise how close I'll be to the opposition. Block 552 near the barriers, on the other side of which I assume they'll be....

... Loads of empty seats

[petermcpete]

Just now, Plastic said:

I got caught up with work, so only joining queue now. annoying, guess I may miss out

Still many thousands left as of 5 mins ago. Good luck!

[saintstowin]

1 minute ago, trousers said:

... Loads of empty seats

Yes! We can spread out!

[LGTL]

Saints have released the additional tickets, so the whole allocation is now on sale. 

Edited Thursday at 09:16 by LGTL

[saintdavey]

Was 4,100 in the queue at 9:28, by 10:04 got through and 3 tickets purchased by 10:08, email confirmation received 10:09. Was actually very smooth and quick.

My twin boys are going to be so happy when they get home from school! Now need to purchase 3 yellow tops!

[trousers]

1 minute ago, LGTL said:

I’m fairly certain Saints still haven’t put half the upper tier on sale. They hadn’t by yesterday evening anyway. Everyone will get a ticket. 

From what I could see today, I think all the upper tier blocks are now on sale 

[LGTL]

2 minutes ago, trousers said:

From what I could see today, I think all the upper tier blocks are now on sale 

Yes you’re right, I’ve edited my post 👍

[Middlewordie]

Upper Tier is on sale and selling out fast from what I can see. I'm a Member, not ST holder, so only able to buy today - just got through having joined queue at 0931... Two tix bought tho

[Middlewordie]

33 minutes ago, saintstowin said:

That was odd and a panic moment. Joined a little before 930 and about 1500. Got to the front and then it said not eligible - I assumed at this stage I had made that error of joining queue before 930 (but I couldn't resist).

Thought I'd need to rejoin or phone.

But I clicked buy now from the original way I joined the queue and the system must have remembered me (?) because that took me straight to selecting seats etc. Success.

So if this does happen to anyone else just try clicking that original red buy now link.

Me too - I realised i wasnt logged into the website before i joined the queue. As soon as i logged into the sfc website it remebered me and took me straight to the seating map.

[saintstowin]

2 minutes ago, Middlewordie said:

Me too - I realised i wasnt logged into the website before i joined the queue. As soon as i logged into the sfc website it remebered me and took me straight to the seating map.

And I was logged in! At least it worked out both ways.

[Mltburger]

Anyone had any problems linking Friends and family who should be eligible but we're greyed out?

[EssEffCee]

18 minutes ago, Teamsaint1 said:

i went in with about 4500 in the queue .

I'm surprised that we even have that many members this season, assuming it will be mostly members today

Some season ticket holders will have waited I imagine to sit with members.

Plus all the people with multiple browsers open.

[CB Fry]

Ok it is annoying, i was in it and picking seats and then kicked out and back in the queue again. Looks like a lot of tickets about so not too worried but it is annoying.

[Lee On Solent Saint]

Fuck sake. Just hanging on the payment screen now. Why is this so difficult??

[Nogginsfc]

5 minutes ago, Mltburger said:

Anyone had any problems linking Friends and family who should be eligible but we're greyed out?

I had no problems with that. I followed the advice from some who had issues yesterday and made sure the Friends & Family i was buying for were not logged in on any other devices etc. Some phones etc remember the details and keep you logged in, so had to manually log out.

[aregularirregular]

10 minutes ago, Mltburger said:

Anyone had any problems linking Friends and family who should be eligible but we're greyed out?

Same here - let me know if you find a work around!

[SupersonicSaint]

15 minutes ago, Mltburger said:

Anyone had any problems linking Friends and family who should be eligible but we're greyed out?

Yes I'm in the same boat annoyingly

[Saint_clark]

Managed to get a ticket. Now to book flights back from Gran Canaria for the day...my missus doesn't know yet, I might just tell her I'm going for a walk and when I get back the next morning say I did a lap of the island.

[OldNick]

I was told last week to go online and not use the app and log in that way.

[Plastic]

every time i chose a ticket it said it was gone. Went for automatic, ended up in red zone 529, seems ok. Son will be pleased.

Are there any coaches planned? 

Edited Thursday at 10:04 by Plastic

[Mattio]

Finally got my ticket in the gods - it seems when you navigate to a new section it puts you back in the queue which is very irritating!

[Football Special]

54 minutes ago, trousers said:

There was still a fair amount of safe standing available around 15 minutes ago 

Yep still plenty of that but ticket sales look incredibly strong this morning, most of the upper tier full allocation now on sale and selling well. 

Man City have their allocation on sale to all season ticket holders and members who can buy 3 tickets EACH , they've sold roughly 20k so far 

[Football Special]

11 minutes ago, Plastic said:

every time i chose a ticket it said it was gone. Went for automatic, ended up in red zone 529, seems ok. Son will be pleased.

Are there any coaches planned? 

529 are good seats, near half way line will be excellent view. 

https://www.wembleystadium.com/plan-your-visit/stadium-guide/view-from-your-seat

Coaches - can book official through the club or unofficial through Nick: 

https://www.nickssaintsawaytravel.co.uk/

Edited Thursday at 10:10 by Football Special

[Teamsaint1]

1 hour ago, saintdavey said:

Was 4,100 in the queue at 9:28, by 10:04 got through and 3 tickets purchased by 10:08, email confirmation received 10:09. Was actually very smooth and quick.

My twin boys are going to be so happy when they get home from school! Now need to purchase 3 yellow tops!

I still have my " Road to Cardiff " yellow T shirt  from 2003, so I'm saving there

Hope you and the boys have a fantastic day.

I was lucky enough to take my two boys to Cardiff, ( £80 each  with no child discounts   even then ) a very memorable day despite the result. If only Beatts late effort had gone in.....

Edited Thursday at 10:17 by Teamsaint1

[Football Special]

43 minutes ago, EssEffCee said:

Some season ticket holders will have waited I imagine to sit with members.

Plus all the people with multiple browsers open.

Loads like that I think, I just bought 9, 5 season ticket holders and 4 members, if sales continue like they are most of the 33k will be gone today , impressive,  hopefully club can confirm extra allocation if that happens