Monday, October 12

Check if you have Barnsley tickets now


Those who applied for tickets to see United play Barnsley on Tuesday October 27 should now check to see if they have got tickets.

United said ballot results will be published tomorrow, but ballot results are typically published a day or two before the advertised date.

Oakwell holds 23,009 and, for this Carling Cup tie, United have got about 5,800 tickets in the North Stand, which can hold 6,000 people.

Tickets cost £25 for adults and £15 for concessions. Home supporters are paying the same prices.


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Apply for Chelsea tickets now


Executive members and season ticket holders can now apply for tickets to see United play at Chelsea on Sunday, November 8.

They can apply online or by calling 0161 868 8000 until 08:00 on Friday.

They can find out on October 23 if they've got tickets, though it's worth checking on October 21, as results tend to be published two days earlier than stated.

United have got 3,107 tickets in the upper and lower sections of the Shed End Corner. That is 107 tickets more than last season.

They cost £47 and £44 for adults and £19.50 for concessions.

Last year, they cost £48 and £45.

A full travel guide will be published here in the next few days.

Sunday, October 11

Apply for Chelsea tickets from tomorrow


From tomorrow at 08:00, executive members and season ticket holders can apply for tickets to see United play at Chelsea on Sunday, November 8.

They can apply online or by calling 0161 868 8000 until 08:00 on Friday.

They can find out on October 23 if they've got tickets, though it's worth checking on October 21, as results tend to be published two days earlier than stated.

United have got 3,107 tickets in the upper and lower sections of the Shed End Corner. That is 107 tickets more than last season.

They cost £47 and £44 for adults and £19.50 for concessions.

Last year, they cost £48 and £45.

A full travel guide will be published here in the next few days.

Saturday, October 10

Bargain of the day - fly to Chelsea for £76.50


British Airways is offering return flights between Manchester and London Gatwick on Sunday November 8 - the day United play at Chelsea - for £76.50.

Flight time each way is an hour. So with a 16:00 kick off, you can fly at 06:40 or 12:20 on the way there and at 20:30 on the way back, for £39.60 there and £36.90 back.

You can then get the 35-minute train from Gatwick to Victoria (£10 return in advance, £11 on the day) and then get the Tube five stops south west on the District Line to Fulham Broadway for £4 (a two-zone day ticket).

For domestic flights, you only have to check in an hour before the flight and, in many cases, you can check online and go straight through security tothe game. So as long as you arrive by 19:50, you'll be fine.

For more information about flights, visit Skyscanner.

Friday, October 9

Chelsea ticket information released


United have published ticket information ahead of the Champions' trip to Chelsea on Sunday, November 8.

The reds have got 3,107 tickets in the upper and lower sections of the Shed End Corner. That is 107 tickets more than last season.

They cost £47 and £44 for adults and £19.50 for concessions.

The top price last season was £45, meaning Chelsea are the only team so far this season to increase prices for reds on 2008/09.

Executive members and season ticket holders can apply for tickets from 08:00 on Monday until 08:00 on Friday online or by calling 0161 868 8000.

They can find out on October 23 if they've got tickets, though it's worth checking on October 21, as results tend to be published two days earlier than stated.

A full travel guide will be published here in the next few days.

Thursday, October 8

Last chance to apply for Barnsley tickets


Executive members and season ticket holders have one more day to apply for tickets to see United play Barnsley on Tuesday October 27.

They have until 08:00 tomorrow to apply and will be able to find out on Tuesday if they have got tickets.

You can apply online or by calling United on 0161 868 8000.

Oakwell holds 23,009 and, for this Carling Cup tie, United have got about 5,800 tickets in the North Stand, which can hold 6,000 people.

Tickets cost £25 for adults and £15 for concessions. Home supporters are paying the same prices.


A full travel and pub guide will be published here in the next few days.

Wednesday, October 7

Hull trip moved away from Boxing Day



United will now face Hull City away on Sunday, December 27, with a 16:00 kick off so the match can be shown live on Sky Sports.

The change will be welcomed by most of the 2,450 reds making the trip as it means they can now get there by train. No services run on Boxing Day, when the match was originally due to be played.

But there aren't many services available. A £32.40 ticket will get you a return with the following times to choose from (direct services in bold):

Going:
Leave Manchester Piccadilly: 09:09
Arrive Hull: 11:18
Journey: 2:09

Leave Manchester Piccadilly: 10:42
Arrive Leeds: 11:37
Leave: 12:00
Arrive Doncaster: 12:28
Leave: 12:55
Arrive Hull: 13:48
Journey: 3:06


Leave Manchester Piccadilly: 10:11
Arrive Leeds: 11:03
Leave: 11:40
Arrive Doncaster: 12:09
Leave: 12:24
Arrive Hull: 13:23
Journey: 3:16

Leave Manchester Piccadilly: 11:57
Arrive Hull: 14:00
Journey: 2:05

Leave Manchester Piccadilly: 12:10
Arrive Leeds: 13:04
Leave: 13:40
Arrive Doncaster: 14:09
Leave: 14:21
Arrive Hull: 15:16
Journey: 3:10

Coming back
Leave Hull: 18:58
Arrive Manchester Piccadilly: 20:54
Journey: 1:56


Leave Hull: 21:00
Arrive Leeds: 21:59
Leave: 22:40
Arrive Manchester Piccadilly: 23:36
Journey: 2:36