Tickets for Rams V Southampton selling well with capacity not far off

Last updated : 08 May 2007 By Rams Mad Editor

Tickets for the first leg of the play-offs have been selling steadily for both legs of the play-off semi final between the Rams and Southampton.

Hardy Rams fans face a very early start for the noon kick-off at St Mary's this weekend but so far around 2,500 tickets have been sold. That leave s around 2000 for fans if they want to be at the game.

New Wembley
New Wembley the prize for the winners of the semi final play-off
Southampton have had to bring in extra security and staff to help with the demand for ticktes from Saints fans. Their ticket free phone line was in melt down and eventually stopped working. The break-down lasted for two hours but fans were diverted to the clubs box office during that time.

Over 5,000 were sold by Southampton on Bank Holiday Monday alone and all ticket windows were in operation and expected to remain in high demand throughout this week.

Meanwhile back at Pride Park tickets for the home leg at Pride Park are selling fast. With 20,000 tickets already sold the game on Tuesday 15th May is expected to sell out before the weekend, despite both legs being televised by Sky Sports.