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Map Over 30,000 tickets have already been sold for the Ashes opener between England and Australia at Wembley later this year The much-anticipated three-Test series will begin in the capital in late-October with a bumper crowd hopefully expected to kick off the first Ashes campaign in over 20 years The second Test at Everton’s new stadium and the final match at AMT Headingley have already sold out meaning that supporters only have Wembley remaining as a viable option should they wish to purchase tickets with nearly six months still remaining until the series begins there have been plenty of tickets already sold – with that figure for Wembley now over 30,000 🎟️There have been more than 30,000 tickets sold for the England v Australia opening test match at Wembley in October — The Tryline 🏉 (@TrylineUK) May 2, 2025 that is a long way short of anything like a healthy crowd inside the national stadium But with months left to go until the series begins – and Wembley the only option for those who have already missed out on the other two Tests – it points towards a major crowd in London RL Commercial CEO Rhodri Jones had admitted that he was hopeful of beating the figure set in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup semi-final double-header at Wembley There is still a lot of work to be done to surpass that total but hopes are high that with considerable backing and plenty of interest in the series given how long it has been since the last Ashes showdown there could be well in excess of that total watching for the series opener 👉🏻 Sam Burgess declares interest in Perth job as huge NRL revelation made 👉🏻 ‘Gone too far’: More Super League coaches unite against tackle laws 👉🏻 Super League predictions: Huge Hull KR win and Leeds shock among Caitlin Beevers’ tips 👉🏻 Analysing back-row transfer options for Castleford after Danny McGuire claim © Planet Sport Limited 2025 • All Rights Reserved There’s been a lot of chatter over the last few days about the number of empty seats at Wembley Stadium for last weekend’s FA Cup semi-final between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City Footage clearly showed huge swathes of seating that hadn’t been filled some sections capable of taking thousands of fans And this led to a lot of people taking the micky out of City for not being able to sell out their allocation – cue the ‘you’re only a small club’ selection of insults I’m rarely on City’s side on any topic Their club has played at Wembley goodness knows how many times over the past decade – this was their seventh consecutive FA Cup semi-final alone – and trekking down to London is not like popping to the corner shop there is a limit to the amount of disposable income they can spend following their team Going to Wembley costs hundreds for the ticket refreshments and various other bits and pieces For a family of four to make the outing you are looking at upwards of a £1,000 for the day For the other three semi-finalists this was more of a unique occasion so them selling most of their allocations was not surprising But when it comes to City they are almost victims of their own success with ‘Wembley fatigue’ setting in One thing these highly visible rows of emptiness has done is provoke a bit more debate about whether or not the semi-finals should be held at Wembley in the first place I have long said that playing the semis at Wembley devalues the competition and the venue in equal measure sacred pitch that only the best get to play on The semi-finals should be on neutral ground City and Forest could easily have played at Old Trafford Yes a few less people would be able to watch but at least those that did go wouldn’t need to re-mortgage their house to get there Given the geographical locations of the other two teams in the last four But that could easily have been played at Tottenham Hotpur or Arsenal Playing semis at Wembley is wrong on so many levels – financially it will always remain the dilution of the unique Wembley magic that makes this situation truly irritating A few decades ago you knew as a fan that you would only get to see your team at Wembley if they made it to a major final a holy grail-like place; a stadium reserved for the elite that you longed to be part of The decision to play both semis at Wembley was taken on the official basis that it would allow more fans to see the games everyone knows the real reason was the huge financial hole the FA was facing after going so inexplicably over-budget on building the place The hole has long been filled but the idiotic policy remains in place If Sir Jim Ratcliffe finds some unexpected money down the back of the sofa and the new Manchester United stadium gets built There would be no way on earth they could justify dragging 100,000 fans down from the north for a Liverpool vs Leeds final (random example) when there is a bigger newer and potentially nicer stadium on the fans’ doorstep English and Scottish football is set to ban transgender women from taking part in competitive women’s football from next season The move comes in the wake of the recent court ruling in the UK that legally defined a ‘woman’ as someone who was born biologically female Scotland were the first to announce the ban (although it is mostly symbolic as there are no transgender players registered in Scottish women’s football) and they were quickly followed by the English FA In the case of the latter this is going to be a trickier rule to implement as there are currently 20 transgender players playing women’s or girls’ football in England A tiny fraction of the hundreds of thousands who play but it will be extremely sad having to tell those people they can no longer play their chosen sport I am trying to be careful not to reopen the can of worms considering the abuse I got last time I touched on this topic And I am not going to deny that this latest reversal of the rules feels harsh on trans women But the integrity and fairness of the sporting competition needs to be front and centre in any thinking on this subject as does the safety of the biological women and girls who play the game I genuinely wish there was a course of action that didn’t involve people being left out of sport a situation where biologically female footballers come first is the only sensible conclusion And now for a little quirky story to finish off the week Wrexham have continued their incredible – but equally annoying – rise through the divisions But let’s leave my controversial opinion aside this week and focus on one of their players in particular – Jay Rodriguez The one-time England striker started this season at Burnley where he played 20 games and scored two goals he was dazzled by the Hollywood bling and dropped down a division to join the Welsh club playing 17 times as they finished runners-up to Birmingham With both those clubs finishing in the top two of their respective divisions very exclusive club of players who will receive two promotion medals in the same season It almost never happens but Football League rules say that you are entitled to a medal if you play in more than 25 per cent of a team’s matches during a promotion season I bet Ryan Reynolds is already wondering if there is enough mileage in the Rodriguez story for a spin-off TV series.. E-mail: Jamescalvertmalta@gmail.com X: @maltablade Erin Tanti may have impregnated partner via unauthorised insemination Changes to planned cruise itinerary – travellers’ legal rights please register for free or log in to your account In what looks to be a landmark fight in contemporary heavyweight boxing, Usyk, the current WBC, WBO, and WBA heavyweight champion, will defend his combined championships against IBF champion Dubois. Due to the historic setting, the high stakes, and the tremendous skill both boxers bring to the ring, the battle has been hailed as one of the most important fights in decades.  Usyk has remained unbeaten and established himself as one of the most technically proficient heavyweights of this generation thanks to his deft southpaw movement and exceptional ring IQ. On the other hand, Dubois, who has rebuilt his career after losing to Joe Joyce and is currently on the verge of stardom, adds youth, strength, and tenacity. Fans are looking forward to the fight, but many are already focused on what will happen next. It is now official that the victor of the Usyk vs Dubois fight will have to defend the undisputed title against Filip Hrgović, the IBF mandatory challenger. Under IBF rules, the Croatian heavyweight has steadily advanced through the rankings and kept his place as the next contender for the belt. The already high-stakes fight becomes much more intriguing in light of this revelation. Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match Haven't kept a clean sheet in 6 matches Have scored 16 goals in their last 5 matches Oliver Cannon has created the most big chances for Wembley Rangers (3) Who won between MVPs United and Wembley Rangers on Mon 05 May 2025 21:15:00 GMT?MVPs United won 4–2 over Wembley Rangers on Mon 05 May 2025 21:15:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches MVPs United is playing home against Wembley Rangers on Mon Aldershot Town ended their National League campaign in style with an impressive 2-1 win at home to Yeovil Town. Goals from Jack Barham and Tyler Frost were enough to give the Shots the three points in front of a crowd of 3,089 at the EBB Stadium ahead of Sunday’s trip to Wembley Stadium for the FA Trophy final. The hosts started the game on the front foot and nearly fashioned a good chance in the fifth minute, but Josh Barrett’s dink into the box was just over the head of Barham. The Shots then produced a free-flowing move two minutes later. Barrett’s flick found James Henry, who played a neat through ball to Frost on the left wing. Frost looked to pick out Barham in the middle of the box, but his cutback was cut out by the recovering Jacob Wannell. The Glovers created their first chance of the afternoon in the 17th minute when Lewis Twamley played a one-two with Sonny-Lo Everton before curling his right-foot shot just wide of the far left-hand post. The visitors should have taken the lead a minute later when Harry Kite’s excellent through ball picked out Ciaran McGuckin, who put his first-time finish wide of the far post when he only had Shots keeper Marcus Dewhurst to beat. McGuckin had another good chance on 19 minutes when he got on the end of a ball over the top and knocked the ball past the advancing Dewhurst, but McGuckin was forced wide and could only fire his effort into the side netting from a tight angle. The Shots nearly took the lead in bizarre circumstances in the 22nd minute when Barham caught Wannell in possession and the ball flew towards the net, but Glovers keeper Aidan Stone managed to claw the ball away for a corner just before it crossed the line. The resulting corner picked out Luca Woodhouse, who put his header wide of the right-hand post. The Shots were forced into an early change on 37 minutes when Cameron Hargreaves limped off and was replaced by Dejan Tetek. The hosts took the lead two minutes later when Barham got on the end of Dan Ellison’s ball down the left-hand channel and spun his marker before racing through on goal and firing his shot into the far right-hand corner of the net. Stone got two strong hands to Barham’s effort, but the shot had too much power for the Yeovil keeper. The Shots nearly doubled their advantage when a quick short corner was played to Frost, who picked out Henry in a promising position in the box, but Henry was unable to make a clean contact with the ball when well placed. The Glovers had a good chance to get back on level terms in first-half stoppage time when Charlie Cooper’s cross found Dominic Bernard in the box, but Bernard put his free header over the bar. The hosts were quick out of the traps at the start of the second half and doubled their advantage in the 49th minute. Tetek drove forward from midfield, and although his intended pass was cut out the ball broke kindly for Frost, who drilled his first-time finish past Stone and into the back of the net. The Shots could have scored a third on 55 minutes when they won a free kick just outside the box, but Barrett curled his effort just over the bar. The Glovers got themselves back in the game five minutes later when Frankie Terry’s good ball in from the left was flicked in by Bernard from close range. Shots boss Tommy Widdrington made his second change of the afternoon in the 66th minute, with Kwame Thomas replacing Henry. Widdrington made another change three minutes later, with Maxwell Mullins replacing Barham. Barrett then nearly scored a spectacular goal for the Shots on 71 minutes when his cheeky chip drifted just wide of the far left-hand post. Yeovil nearly got themselves back on level terms in the 77th minute when Finn Cousin-Dawson drove forward and fired his shot from the just outside the box just over the bar. Widdrington made his fourth change of the afternoon a minute later, with Kai Corbett replacing Barrett. The Shots made their final change on 86 minutes, when Ollie Bray replaced the booked Theo Widdrington. The hosts nearly went 3-1 up in stoppage time when Frost drove forward, but his shot from the edge of the box went wide of the left-hand post. The Glovers then almost equalised in the sixth minute of stoppage time when Brett McGavin’s free kick was superbly parried away by Dewhurst. The Shots saw out the last few seconds to sign off their league campaign with a welcome three points and finish in 16th place in the National League. Next up for the Shots is the club’s first-ever trip to Wembley Stadium to face National League North outfit Spennymoor Town in the FA Trophy final on Sunday, May 11 (4.15pm kick-off). Comments Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 The time to strike for League One Play-off Final tickets is now The final round of League One is this weekend which means it's time to start looking forward to the all-important play-offs Birmingham and world-famous side Wrexham have already secured their place in the Championship next season but now it's time to see who will join them Wycombe and Charlton have all confirmed their places having come third to fifth in the league table meanwhile Reading and Leyton Orient have been left fighting over that final spot these four teams will be ready to face off in the knock-outs all before taking the long walk back to Wembley Stadium at the end of May It may be the third league of English football but it's just as exciting as any FA Cup Final Here’s what you need to know about the League One Play-Off Final You can also check out how to get FA Cup Final tickets and Women's FA Cup Final tickets, not to mention Champions League Final tickets The League One play-off Final will kick off on Sunday 25th May, the day after the Championship Play-off Final are played at the neutral ground of Wembley Stadium this gives fans a truly special – and sometimes once in a lifetime – experience you can take your pick of three tube stations: Wembley Park Wembley Stadium Station and Wembley Central As we go into the final day of the League One regular season Birmingham and Wrexham have confirmed their places in the Championship Wycombe and Charlton have all confirmed their places in the Play-offs The final place is currently being contested by Leyton Orient and Reading As with the Championship Play-Off Final and League Two Final tickets will mainly be sold by their respective clubs and will go on sale once the other finalist has been confirmed It’s up to the clubs to decide how tickets are sold and distributed although it’s pretty likely that priority access will likely be given to season ticket holders or 'loyal fans' who have proof that they attended multiple fixtures Alternatively, you can book a hospitality space through P1 Travel Be aware that these seats are going to be hugely expensive but they’ll come with exclusive food and drink access and sometimes the chance to meet a few legends of the sport Buy League One play-off Final hospitality tickets at P1 Travel take a look at re-sale sites like LiveFootballTickets or Ticombo Both of these have at least a 4.6-rating on TrustPilot so are more trustworthy than most Tickets sold through the clubs are likely to cost anywhere between £20 and £80 (based on 2024’s tickets) so grab one quick if you want to guarantee a good price Don't forget to take a look at Europa League Final tickets and Europa Conference League Final tickets. 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How to get tickets to the League One Play-off Final 2025 at WembleyThe time to strike for League One Play-off Final tickets is now which means it's time to start looking forward to the all-important play-offs but now it's time to see who will join them but it's just as exciting as any FA Cup Final You can also check out how to get FA Cup Final tickets and Women's FA Cup Final tickets, not to mention Champions League Final tickets The League One play-off Final will kick off on Sunday 25th May, the day after the Championship Play-off Final are played at the neutral ground of Wembley Stadium The final place is currently being contested by Leyton Orient and Reading although it’s pretty likely that priority access will likely be given to season ticket holders or 'loyal fans' who have proof that they attended multiple fixtures Alternatively, you can book a hospitality space through P1 Travel Buy League One play-off Final hospitality tickets at P1 Travel Don't forget to take a look at Europa League Final tickets and Europa Conference League Final tickets. 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Holiday brochuresNeed inspiration of where to go next Request a free brochure and start your journey the Eagles have managed to return on plenty of occasions Palace have walked down Wembley Way 11 times to date with the 2024/25 FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa set to be our 12th visit to the iconic venue Considering the stadium was demolished and rebuilt between 2001 and 2007 Palace have actually made it something of a regular pilgrimage we take a trip down memory lane and revisit the previous Wembley trips To mark the centenary of the foundation of the Football League in 1888 This included the Football League Centenary Tournament - also given a catchy alias of the Mercantile Credit Football Festival Initially set up as a six-a-side competition featuring 16 teams from the top four divisions Palace were defeated in the first round, losing out to Sheffield Wednesday after a - slightly inevitable - penalty shootout. You can read more about our first visit here. For many Palace fans inside the old stadium that day this was their first ever visit to the old Wembley the FA Cup final against Manchester United might not have gone our way few match-ups will ever surpass the initial tie The game remains etched in Crystal Palace history. Goals from Gary O’Reilly and two from Ian Wright saw the Eagles draw 3-3, after a pulsating 120 minutes - but in truth that description barely scratches the surface on a remarkable final. Five days later Palace were back at the home of football for a rematch with United with a fatigued Palace side perhaps finding it one game too far as Lee Martin’s second-half finish proved to be the only goal of the game Silverware would arrive on Palace's fourth visit to the Twin Towers after triumphing in the Full Members' Cup final with a 4-1 win against Everton after extra-time The tournament aimed to provide an extra competition for clubs in the top two divisions due to the ongoing European ban for English clubs who had suffered from the ban after winning the league in 1987 But they were no match for an in-form Palace team who also finished third that season Geoff Thomas gave Palace the lead and although Everton were able to force extra-time two from Ian Wright and one from John Salako completed the perfect day Palace's first ever one-off play-off final at Wembley came in 1996 After finishing third in the regular table before seeing off Charlton Athletic in the semi-finals Leicester City were all that stood between Palace and a return to the Premier League Steve Claridge hit a stunning half-volley to break Palace hearts the Eagles would be back down Wembley Way only a year later for redemption.. Having lost out in dramatic fashion in 1996 the '97 final was to end very differently for Steve Coppell's team The match itself was rather uneventful and cagey and also looked destined for extra-time until a moment of magic from David Hopkin in the 90th minute the Scottish midfielder's winning goal remains one of the most iconic moments in the club's long and proud history It was promotion in the best way possible - a last-gasp winner With Wembley undergoing a complete rebuild at the start of the 21st century Palace had to wait 16 years before our next visit The 2003/04 Division One play-off win took place at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium and by the time the Eagles were back at the national stadium the Arch had replaced the old Twin Towers as a major footballing landmark with Watford our opponents in the Championship play-off final Palace came into this game after defying the odds to beat Brighton & Hove Albion on their own turf in a dramatic semi-final which followed a barren run of one win in 10 games as the season drew to a close including great goalkeeping from Julian Speroni just when it seemed penalties would be needed semi-final hero Wilfried Zaha won a spot-kick just before the interval Substitute - and former Watford forward - Kevin Phillips took on the responsibility and duly dispatched it into the roof of the net as well as one of the most important goals in club history Palace's most recent FA Cup final four victory Yannick Bolasie got Palace off to a flying start heading home Damien Delaney’s flick-on in the sixth-minute Watford pulled one back in the second-half through captain Troy Deeney Pape Souaré whipped in a cross to find Connor Wickham - the Eagles' striker losing his marker and planting a header firmly in the back of the net to secure a 2-1 win and a place in the FA Cup final Cue bedlam right across the Palace half of Wembley One month later and Alan Pardew's side were back under the Arch for our second FA Cup final appearance once again Manchester United would provide the opposition And once again the Eagles would put up a real fight Jason Puncheon slammed home a stunning effort following Joel Ward's pass in the 77th minute That kickstarted a quickfire emotional roller-coaster Juan Mata levelled just four minutes later to put United back in the contest Jesse Lingard drove a stunning effort into the top corner of the Palace goal to hand United the trophy We'll let you decide whether this - or the 1988 Football League Centenary Cup wins the award of 'oddest Wembley trip.' Spurs played their home fixtures at Wembley during the demolition of the old White Hart Lane and construction of the adjacent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Palace headed to Wembley with the unusual feel of being the away team A largely below-par game was settled by one moment of quality - as Son Heung-min's curler on the hour mark won the points It would prove something of a unique experience Tottenham moved into their new surroundings with just four home games remaining of the following season the first of which happened to be against Palace in their first 'post-Wembley' home fixture Our most recent visit to the Wembley Arch came three years ago as a Palace side managed by Patrick Viera once again reached the last four of the FA Cup With Everton impressively brushed aside in the quarter-final hopes were high the Eagles could produce another Wembley performance for the ages In the end Chelsea proved too strong on the day the then-reigning European Champions going through after a hard-fought 2-0 win Supporters can experience Wembley, and Palace's biggest game of this season, from the best seats in the house through one of our Premium Experiences – including our Pitch View package which comes with a number of incredible benefits Click here to find out more Related NewsMore NewsCrystal palace News | Crime Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice A man who blagged his way into the VIP area of Wembley Stadium to watch the Champions League final with his young son could face jail Steven Carruthers and his four-year-old son mingled with fashion model Naomi Campbell and heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk when they watched the Champions League final from top-tier seats worth £21,800 “at the lowest” The 34-year-old, from Hull in East Yorkshire, appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to one count of obtaining services dishonestly. Rachna Gokani, prosecuting, told the court: “The defendant involved his young son who was four years old at the time in order to assist his illegal entrance into the stadium. “He was wearing a suit for the specific purpose of looking like he was entitled to these services.” Ms Gokani added Carruthers went on to “advertise his offending” in a national newspaper. She said: “He went to the Daily Mail and a football-related publication, essentially boasting about gaining entry – something he said he had done previously. Dubois trainer claims Usyk 'conned boxing' in low blow controversy Suspect arrested after man, 39, stabbed to death in south London Sheku Bayoh inquiry chairman facing conduct hearing over meetings with family “Mr Carruthers was boasting precisely that he met Naomi Campbell and the heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk and other celebrities.” Quoting a probation officer who met Carruthers prior to the hearing, Ms Gokani added: “He had no shame or remorse and was clearly proud of what he had accomplished.” The court heard Carruthers and his son enjoyed an exclusive hospitality area which regular members of the public were not able to purchase. Spanish giants Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the match played on June 1 2024. Ms Gokani said: “The most expensive hospitality package available on that day was £10,900 per person. “The hospitality area which Mr Carruthers entered is on a hospitality package which basically exceeds that. “It’s only available for certain VIPs, members of the public cannot purchase it. “The Daily Mail article and Mr Carruthers himself refer to a cost of about £20,000 for tickets, so he is plainly aware of the levels we are dealing with.” Ms Gokani said the offending and its subsequent “advertisement” in the Daily Mail posed security risks for Wembley Stadium, and prompted the Football Association to prosecute Carruthers. Referring the 2020 Euro final mass disorder incident, when more than 2,000 people stormed their way into Wembley, she said: “The devastating events of that day are why they (the FA) take offences such as this seriously. “There are real risks in terms of disorder, health and safety, and the status of the stadium.” Carruthers, who represented himself in court, apologised after he was told the offence carried a maximum sentence of three years in jail. He said: “I’m regretful of what I did, it really does worry me about jail, to be honest. “I don’t really want to ruin my kids’ future.” Lead magistrate Laura Mee told the defendant the case is to be transferred to crown court for sentence as the serious nature of the offence exceeds the magistrates’ sentencing powers. Carruthers told the panel as he left the dock: “I think it’s excessive, I’ve not hurt anyone.” He will be sentenced at Harrow Crown Court at a date yet to be fixed. Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Lady Victoria Starmer VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints Official Website of Nottingham Forest Football Club Forest Women\'s promotion to the Championship and preparations for the visit of Brenford Subscribe to Forest TV today to watch The rematch will take place over the undisputed world heavyweight title Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois are headed for the ultimate rematch at Wembley Stadium this July in a battle to become the undisputed World Heavyweight Champion Nearly two years on from their first encounter the match will see the Ukranian world titleist and London-born boxer battle it out over four heavyweight belts with Usyk currently in possession of the WBC WBA and WBO titles and Dubois holding the IBF belt In a press conference Usyk said: \"I'm grateful to God for the opportunity to once again fight for the undisputed championship for taking care of my IBF belt – now I want it back.\" While Dubois said: \"This is the fight I wanted and demanded and now I get my chance for revenge against Oleksandr Usyk.\" The pair's first match-up in 2023 saw Dubois lose inside nine rounds despite knocking Usyk down with a blow the referee ruled low Since then the latter has been victorious against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua while the former has claimed wins against Filip Hrgovic Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will meet on Saturday 19th July at Wembley Stadium marking nearly two years since their first encounter Wembley Stadium has a capacity for 90,000 fans which should give you an idea of the kind of demand organisers are expecting Tickets went on sale at 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 30th April via Ticketmaster there are still tickets available for the rematch As a highly-anticipated rematch, demand is sure to be high so make sure you read our tips on how to beat the Ticketmaster queue Buy Usyk vs Dubois tickets at Ticketmaster You can find hospitality tickets over at official provider Seat Unique These will get you a prime view of the ring plus additional perks like merchandise Buy Usyk vs Dubois hospitality tickets at Seat Unique tickets for Usyk vs Dubois will set you back from £49.96 at Ticketmaster and hospitality tickets at Seat Unique cost from £249 for VIP packages Make sure you also take a look at how to get Women's FA Cup Final tickets and Women's Champions League Final tickets. How to get Usyk vs Dubois tickets as sale goes live for Wembley Stadium rematchThe rematch will take place over the undisputed world heavyweight title In a press conference Usyk said: "I'm grateful to God for the opportunity to once again fight for the undisputed championship for taking care of my IBF belt – now I want it back." While Dubois said: "This is the fight I wanted and demanded and now I get my chance for revenge against Oleksandr Usyk." The pair's first match-up in 2023 saw Dubois lose inside nine rounds Sign up for our Going Out newsletter to receive the latest updates on new ticket releases plus inspiration for how to spend your weekend By entering your details you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply As a highly-anticipated rematch, demand is sure to be high so make sure you read our tips on how to beat the Ticketmaster queue Buy Usyk vs Dubois tickets at Ticketmaster Buy Usyk vs Dubois hospitality tickets at Seat Unique Make sure you also take a look at how to get Women's FA Cup Final tickets and Women's Champions League Final tickets Fife Flyers were crowned the new kings of British ice hockey on May 5 1985 in front of then-record 7,300 fans at Wembley Arena It was the biggest crowd to watch a game in Britain since the 1960s The 9-4 win over Murrayfield Racers secured a first British Championship since 1978 It was the underdog tale no one saw coming Club historian John Ross said the summer of 1984 was a watershed for the Flyers a productive youth development programme and considerable commercial and media interest – every indication of success except a trophy-winning team,” he told me Flyers team manager John Haig and vice-chairman Jack Dryburgh undertook an extensive scouting mission in Toronto in June 1984 “Their brief was simple – bring back three men who could transform a struggling side into a championship outfit “Along with a valuable transatlantic contact Cameron Killoran the pair spent a fortnight assessing over 80 recommended players “Eventually they chose their three men not solely on grounds of playing ability but mindful of maturity marketability and adaptability to the British scene.” the club believed the trio was what was required off the ice as well as on it He was 34 and had played in the NHL with the Hartford Whalers Stoyanovich was playing for Nova Scotia Voyageurs in the American Hockey League Brown joined from the University of Western Ontario The imports blended seamlessly with local talent like Andy Linton John said: “In a still semi-professional era coach Plumb understood the conflicting demands on time and fitness and coaxed the best from weary limbs and minds “He got to know and charmed families and employers “He knew that the team was bigger than just a bunch of hockey players Plumb valued the full squad and created the best team spirit the Flyers had known for years.” Crowds doubled and ice hockey surpassed football The Flyers were pulling in a bigger attendance than Raith Rovers No mean feat given it was the time of the miners’ strike and mass unemployment Among the fans was world darts champion Jocky Wilson He became so enthusiastic that he sponsored winger Chic Cottrell in 1984 The Plumb-inspired Flyers were challenging for silverware again They finished runners-up in the Autumn Cup after being defeated by Durham Wasps John said the Flyers could have been forever the bridesmaid that season “The league campaign had seen the Flyers first win in Edinburgh for six years and they were the first team to take a point against the Durham Wasps in the north east in that same time span,” he said “The reigning champions Dundee Rockets lost five of the six league and cup matches against the Flyers which was the exactly how the Flyers had fared against Dundee the previous season – the tide had turned “The Rockets were also defeated in the Scottish Cup final by the Flyers “The Flyers gained their first piece of silverware.” The Heineken Premier Division was a tight affair with the Flyers finishing second to the Wasps by two points in a title race which went down to the wire The Rockets finished seventh after losing 8-5 to the Flyers in a midweek game The top six in the final standings qualified for the Heineken Championship play-offs The quarter-final involved a round-robin three-team group stage Flyers won all four matches against Ayr Bruins and Cleveland Bombers The classic 9-8 win against Ayr at Kirkcaldy Ice Rink was shown on BBC Grandstand Stoyanovich got the winner with two minutes to the buzzer They were joined by Murrayfield Racers and Streatham Redskins Flyers headed to Wembley on a 15-game winning streak John said: “For small-town Kirkcaldy the Wembley weekend was an adventure in itself with a scramble for transport and accommodation as it suddenly seemed possible that the dream could come true over 1,000 Flyers’ fans journeyed south to London to roar their team on “It was the Flyers first appearance at Wembley “The town was riding the wave that had been created all season long by this team.” Flyers played the Redskins in the first semi-final on Saturday May 4 at 1.30pm Brown and Stoyanovich all grabbing a hat-trick each Racers defeated the Bruins 13-4 in the second semi-final at 7.30pm Wembley Arena was packed with 7,300 spectators and millions of viewers watched live on BBC Two’s Sunday Grandstand in the company of Des Lynam It was expected to be a close game between the two great rivals Brown opened the scoring after only two minutes Plumb made it 3-0 on 10 minutes with a power play goal Murrayfield scored through John Hay before Chic Cottrell netted from close-range for Flyers and Stoyanovich increased the lead to 5-1 Brown completed his hat-trick with two fine goals in the last 90 seconds Murrayfield threw everything at netminder Andy Donald in the second period Jim Lynch pulled one back three minutes into the final period Stoyanovich struck for Flyers just 20 seconds later Gordon McDougall and John Hay reduced the deficit to 8-4 but Jimmy Pennycook ended the Edinburgh side’s hopes with a goal five minutes from time The buzzer sparked wild celebrations on the ice and in the stands “The obvious stars were of course the three Canadians – Danny Brown Dave Stoyanovich and Ron Plumb,” said John They were all chosen for the end of season all-star team Plumb was awarded coach of the year and Stoyanovich broke the scoring records at that time in the Heineken League by eclipsing Roy Halpin of the Rockets “His 171 goals (and 277 points in total) across all competitions in the season also remains the most of any player in any season in history for the Flyers,” said John “That said it wasn’t a three-man show “Despite winning 9-4 it was the netminder who picked up man of the match “Andy Donald was a key player throughout the season.” The majority of fans thronged the ice rink a couple of days later to celebrate with the team who were also given a civic reception at the Townhouse in Kirkcaldy The last word goes to John “A near-perfect weekend’s work left the opposition outplayed and outclassed and by the end of Wembley 85 nobody could deny that the Flyers were worthy British champions “The transformation was complete.” Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments Here's how to score yourself a seat at this year's final in Wembley Burnley and Leeds United have scored their place in the Premier League next season That's all to fight for in this year's Championship Play-off Final After 45 rounds – with the 46th taking place this weekend – 24 clubs have gone toe-to-toe for the chance of stepping out onto the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium this May and winning the \"richest prize in football\" with Southampton pulling 1-0 ahead of Leeds United in the first half and then managing to maintain their lead for the final 45 Bristol City and Coventry City currently in contention for the semi-finals here's everything you need to know about tickets You can also check out how to get FA Cup Final tickets and Women's FA Cup Final tickets, not to mention Champions League Final tickets This year's Championship Play-off Final is set for Saturday 24th May – the week after FA Cup Final weekend and just before the League One and League Two Play-offs the Championship Play-off Final will take place under the historic arch of Wembley Stadium you can get there via three stations: Wembley Park Wembley Park is available on the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines Wembley Stadium Station is accessible via Chiltern Railways (just one stop from London Marylebone) and Wembley Central is available on the Bakerloo and Overground lines as well as Southern and West Midlands rail With just one game left in the regular Championship season places in the Play-offs are still up for grabs Burnley and Leeds United have secured their places in the Premier League next season by earning the first and second spot on the league table It's then up to the teams placed third to sixth to fight it out for the remaining spot The last round of the Championship is on Saturday 3rd May and right now the teams in contention are: Sheffield United Dubbed the \"richest prize in football\" clubs often earn around £170 million in revenue after winning Championship Play-off Final although this of course can be affected by club spending and transfer fees Tickets to the play-off finals are mainly sold through the websites of the competing clubs Be aware that priority access will likely be given to season ticket holders or 'loyal fans' who have attended multiple fixtures we’d suggest looking first at hospitality tickets like P1 Travel or Seat Unique These packages are always more expensive than regular tickets however they guarantee you a prime spot in the stands and you get extra perks such as food and drink access Failing that, there's always the re-sale site Ticombo. While we wouldn't normally advise re-sale sites, this has a 4.7 rating on TrustPilot and allows you to pick your seat be aware that these tickets are very expensive LiveFootballTickets (which boasts a 5-star rating on Trustpilot) also has tickets available Last year’s base prices started at around £18 for concessions and £36 for adults At the time of writing (Wednesday 30th April) Club Wembley and P1 Travel provide packages that cost anywhere from £800 however these come with additional food and drink and sometimes the option to meet previous club legends Don't forget to take a look at Europa League Final tickets and Europa Conference League Final tickets. Plus, how to get Usyk vs Dubois tickets. How to get tickets to Championship Play-off Final 2025 at Wembley StadiumHere's how to score yourself a seat at this year's final in Wembley That's all to fight for in this year's Championship Play-off Final After 45 rounds – with the 46th taking place this weekend – 24 clubs have gone toe-to-toe for the chance of stepping out onto the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium this May and winning the "richest prize in football" So if you're eager to be there to see it here's everything you need to know about tickets Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty ImagesThis year's Championship Play-off Final is set for Saturday 24th May – the week after FA Cup Final weekend and just before the League One and League Two Play-offs If it's your first time travelling there It's then up to the teams placed third to sixth to fight it out for the remaining spot Dubbed the "richest prize in football" clubs often earn around £170 million in revenue after winning Championship Play-off Final Visionhaus/Getty ImagesTickets to the play-off finals are mainly sold through the websites of the competing clubs Be aware that priority access will likely be given to season ticket holders or 'loyal fans' who have attended multiple fixtures Failing that, there's always the re-sale site Ticombo. While we wouldn't normally advise re-sale sites, this has a 4.7 rating on TrustPilot and allows you to pick your seat Old Trafford and Hillsborough hosted the fixtures - but in 2003 it was announced they would take place at the 'new' Wembley The decision was primarily financial - to help repay the £798m cost of rebuilding a new national stadium said the move was "a financial necessity" The first semi-final held at Wembley was actually the 1991 north London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal but the fixtures moved there permanently from 2008 "There will be traditionalists upset by the idea of the semi-finals being at Wembley," said Barron "So will some fans of clubs who would have to travel a long way to London and we appreciate that it's not necessarily an ideal situation." When the FA released its 2022-23 annual report last year chief executive Mark Bullingham said it had finished repaying the debt from building Wembley describing it as a "significant milestone" The FA has not made an official statement on where future FA Cup semi-finals will be played but Wembley is the largest stadium in the United Kingdom - with a capacity of 90,000 - which allows more fans to attend it is only second behind Barcelona's Nou Camp The highest attendance for an FA Cup semi-final came in 2009 with 88,141 watching Manchester United against Everton Crowds for the past three years have been: Coventry v Manchester United - 83,672 (2024) Manchester City v Sheffield United - 69,603 (2023) Brighton v Manchester United - 81,445 (2023) Manchester City v Liverpool - 73,793 (2022) Though switching the semi-finals to Wembley was initially a financial decision reverting to club venues would limit the amount of fans who could attend The attendances for the past two FA Cup semi-finals played at club venues were 50,559 at Old Trafford (Chelsea v Blackburn) and 37,425 at Villa Park (Watford v Manchester United) former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson along with Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram - the mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool - called for the semi-final between Manchester City and Liverpool be switched to a venue in the north Engineering works meant no trains were running from either city to or from London that weekend Henderson said: "In my head it would make sense obviously to change it to a [different] neutral venue especially with it being two teams from the north-west." Burnham and Rotheram - in a joint letter to the FA - said: "We believe the most obvious solution is to move the game to a more accessible stadium and offer to work constructively with you to make that happen." The FA provided free travel for 5,000 supporters to and from Anfield or the Etihad Stadium This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team Who runs the Premier League? And how do rule changes happen? Why are there so many international breaks? How does BBC report on big stories about itself? What is a tifo banner? 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Sam Ryder just keeps on thriving he's announced his biggest ever headline show – at London's iconic Wembley Arena on November 6 2025 It's a milestone moment for the Eurovision king, who launched his second album era in March with soulful new single White Lies "I saw my first ever gig at Wembley Arena – it was Sum 41 and I was crammed right in the back wondering if I’d ever get to jump around on stage like those legends," Sam said in a press release We’re stoked to put together an insane show for you and so thankful that the road from that first gig led here.” Tickets will on on general sale at 10am on Friday May 9 via Sam's website the lead single from Sam's upcoming second album is his first release since becoming an independent artist again His released his chart-topping debut album "It’s going back to where the foundations were laid," Sam told OfficialCharts.com earlier this month "I have so much to thank the major system for – I truly mean that with my whole heart What we did when we were picked up for Eurovision I knew I had to build a world that would work for Eurovision He added: "Creating that world – the jumpsuits everything like that – was necessary because I was a massive fan of that institution and I knew in my gut how to approach it I knew how to build something that’d feel larger than life on that stage But Eurovision was only a chapter of the book and now we’re building a new world for this next record." Sam will embark on a North American headline tour SPACE MANSAM RYDER YOU'RE CHRISTMAS TO MESAM RYDER Join the conversation by joining the Official Charts community and dropping comment Log in Register ORDINARYALEX WARREN PINK PONY CLUBCHAPPELL ROAN SHOW ME LOVEWIZTHEMC/BEES & HONEY AZIZAMED SHEERAN LOVE ME NOTRAVYN LENAE Loading...Charts in your inboxEmail Sign upPrivacy policy Taking a look back at a classic West Ham United moment on this day in history West Ham United secured the FA Cup for the second time in the Club’s history by defeating Fulham on this day 50 years ago - and you can enjoy the goals again here Alan Taylor scored both goals in a 2-0 victory over their Second Division opponents at Wembley firing home two close-range finishes and delighting the Claret and Blue Army members in the 100,000-strong crowd Billy Bonds captained the Irons to glory against a Fulham side that included his predecessor having recovered from injury just in time to lead the Irons out at the Home of Football “I’d picked up a niggly groin strain before Christmas and it’d got progressively worse as we got into our 1974/75 FA Cup run,” Bonds recalled I’d seen specialists who wanted to operate had cortisone injections and taken some horrible-tasting pain-killers to get me through our ties against Southampton while I had to miss nine of our last dozen league games “Going into the final against Fulham it was still touch and go whether I’d play I’m only 75% fit and I’m worried I won’t last 90 minutes’ I got through my first-ever Wembley final and Alan Taylor’s two goals meant that I finally got to lift a trophy for the Hammers “Everyone remembers Bobby Moore playing for Fulham that afternoon – I’d been in awe of him since I’d met him as a 14-year-old kid – and as a former West Ham team-mate we all went and shook his hand because we had such tremendous respect for him who’d been a big part of my life both in terms of football and how he’d brought me up He had a window-cleaning round and you could see the spring in his step as he walked off with his ladders knowing that I now had an FA Cup winner’s medal in my pocket!” Taylor and West Ham’s fantastic afternoon at Wembley again here!  Site designed & built by Other Media, powered by Clubcast AFC Whyteleafe v Whitstable Town (12.15pm) About Latest Posts Dave Bishop Latest posts by Dave Bishop (see all) Braintree safe after Lisbie brace – 05/05/2025 Barclays Tel: 07765530245 Email: sales@yellowad.co.uk Yellow Advertiser68 Crowhill,Godmanchester,Huntingdon,PE29 9NR Tel: 07765530245 Email: mickferris@yellowad.co.uk US EditionUK EditionScottish SunIrish SunSearchMy Account Joe Brophy The 2024/25 FA Cup final is set and Manchester City will take on Crystal Palace for glory at Wembley There will be a new name on football's oldest cup trophy this season after reigning champions Manchester United lost on penalties to Fulham in the fifth round Pep Guardiola still has a chance of winning some silverware this season with Man City making the final after seeing off Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals City will face Palace in the final after they beat Aston Villa in their final four clash The cup winners will once again be rewarded with a spot in the Europa League should they finish outside the top six of the Premier League This is before the end of the Premier League season but no top-flight fixtures will be held on cup final day Kick-off at Wembley is set for 4:30pm. This is later than usual, but not as late as previous editions that have started at 5:30pm. with our confirmed coverage details to be confirmed in due course To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. Listen via the talkSPORT app here through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM talkSPORT.com will also be running a live blog from the capital to provide live updates as well as the best of the reaction Broadcast details will be announced closer to the date, but again, is expected to be shown by both the BBC and ITV on free-to-air Pep Guardiola: "Being in another final speaks so highly about the volume of generation of players and this club And we are very pleased we are in the final "But the season is defined by the Premier League and being consistent and this season that couldn't happen "The most important thing is qualification for the Champions League and we have to be calm now and recover and then an unbelievable game against Palace We are a thousand million points behind Liverpool the damage would be minor (if City win the FA Cup) but we cannot confuse that the season has been good if we finish in the top five and qualify for the Champions League Oliver Glasner: "The players can party tonight and they will "It's better (I didn’t dance in the dressing room) “We can play the final, so most teams who play the final can win the trophy. So it's nothing new, I think, that I tell you." Nuno Espírito Santo has made two changes from the side that won 2-1 against Tottenham Hotspur with Zach Abbott and Callum Hudson-Odoi both starting at Wembley Stadium Anthony Elanga starts the match on the substitutes’ bench while Neco Williams is suspended after being booked against Brighton & Hove Albion in the previous round Matz Sels starts in goal in front of a back three of Abbott Nicolás Domínguez and Harry Toffolo line-up in the wing-back berths either side of a midfield of Elliot Anderson Manchester City have made three changes from the side that saw off Aston Villa 2-1 in the Premier League midweek with Jack Grealish Rico Lewis and Savinho all starting for the Citizens A weekend of events to mark the 40th anniversary of Fife Flyers’ British Championship win at Wembley is under way The highlight is a reunion of the 1985 team at a special show at Rothes Halls May 2 for a night of memories and stories from the dressing-room It is the single biggest hockey event staged in Fife for many years, and the last remaining tickets are available from the box office or at  https://www.onfife.com/event/fife-flyers-1985-british-championship-40th-anniversary-event-ra23/ The players who triumphed at Wembley will be reunited on stage with Canadian stars Ron Plumb Danny Brown and Dave Stoyanovich who are in town ahead of the big show which promises to be packed with laughter and emotion All proceed from the events go to CHAS – Flyers’ official charity partner – and Maggie’s Cancer Care Centre in Kirkcaldy Also an exhibition celebrating one of the greatest teams in Fife Flyers’ history has opened at Kirkcaldy Galleries It celebrates one of the greatest moments in the club’s near 90-year history and the exhibition runs until June 8 and is free to view It is packed with memorabilia donated by players and fans that will spark recollections of great days from the past On display are old team jerseys and jackets as well as the watches the players received instead of medals at that 1985 triumph at Wembley Arena in London There are also archive videos which show clips from landmark games that season The exhibition has an informal opening on Saturday morning with Provost Jim Leishman attending but fans are welcome to view it at any time He is part of the team at the helm of the celebrations which also includes John Ross former assistant team manager of the Wembley team EXHIBITION: part of the display at Kirkcaldy Galleries Food critic and managing editor of a well-established food and travel website Also a magazine editor of publications with circulations of up to 200,000 and managing director of a long-established PR/marketing company with a string of blue-chip clients in its CV Former communications lecturer at a Scottish university and social media specialist for a string of successful and busy SMEs Log in to leave a comment This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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The Edinburgh Reporter brings you news all about Edinburgh We’ve been informed that within an hour the initial 7000 allocation had been sold out and half an hour later the Level 2 allocation was sold out meaning almost 10,000 tickets had been sold in an hour and a half Our allocation of around 9000 tickets in Level 5 has now opened and tickets remain on sale We’ve also been informed that there have been some issues with Wembley’s ticketing service due to the high demand and have been asked to reassure supporters to keep trying and contact their support team if any issues persist Get the latest news from the Shots delivered for FREE to your inbox © Copyright 2025 Aldershot Town Football Club The independent voice of Newcastle United since 1988 Get your daily update and weekly newsletter by signing up today those are the words of a Man Utd song to the tune of that Inspiral Carpets ‘this is how it feels’ classic there was a (see below) massive block of empty seats high in the third tier at Wembley Stadium a throng of black and white scarved lads and lasses roared Newcastle United to victory in the League Cup Final against Liverpool there were plenty of other empty seats on show in various places where the seats should have been filled by Manchester City fans This a complete contrast to the end that housed the Nottingham Forest fans maybe we should cut Manchester City fans some slack that this was City’s 30th trip to the national stadium since 2011 I’ve been to Wembley twice in the past couple of years (February 2023 and March 2025) both times pushing the boat out with overnight hotel a 50% increase for more or less the same seats in the space of two years Would I be prepared to travel to a semi-final at Wembley if I’d been there on 29 other occasions in the past fourteen years Football is now an expensive business for fans and The Football Association are culpable insisting that FA Cup semi-finals are played at Wembley even if I can see their rationale when it comes to boosting their own coffers I think playing semi-finals at Wembley devalues the final although I could cite many other factors that have contributed to the FA Cup being devalued these past couple of decades I asked my son where he thought last weekend’s semi-finals should have been played if Wembley wasn’t to be used. He came up with Villa Park for Man City versus Forest and the Tottenham Stadium for Palace versus Villa Both venues have been used in the past (well before taking him on a trip down memory lane Man City are just about the richest club on the planet They have an annual turnover of more than £700 million something that only Real Madrid can eclipse it seems a tad unrealistic that these new kids on the block can generate commercial revenues that exceed those of their cross-city rivals or even England’s most successful club who reside just a short trip from the Etihad along the Leeds-Liverpool canal The outcome of the 115 charges that are still to be determined might finally dispel the myth that Man City are the biggest club in England (if you’re talking money that is) they should sell out their Wembley allocation for an FA Cup semi-final no matter how many times they’ve been there in the recent past and no matter the indifferent season they’re having “Would I be prepared to travel to a semi-final at Wembley if I’d been there on 29 other occasions in the past fourteen years?” I reckon there’s plenty who would be there instead View Author Profile If you would like to feature on The Mag, submit your article to contribute@themag.co.uk Newcastle United loan player releases emotional farewell statement to fans Confirmed Newcastle team v Brighton – Schar Sky Sports expert’s verdict on Newcastle United – Struggle to disagree with any of this Official Newcastle United announcement- Garang Kuol shortlisted for award Brighton 1 Newcastle 1 – Instant Newcastle United fan/writer reaction Brighton fans comments after Sunday’s draw against Newcastle United – Interesting 3 Positives and 3 Negatives to take from Brighton 1 Newcastle 1 This would be the single biggest statement of intent from Newcastle United since Liverpool Why the character and resilience of this Newcastle United team can never be doubted How to get tickets for the historic heavyweight championship bout on Saturday 19 July at Wembley Stadium Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois have set a date for their upcoming battle for the undisputed heavyweight crown with the bout confirmed for Saturday 19 July at Wembley Stadium The blockbuster rematch sees Ukraine’s master technician Usyk take on London’s own IBF champion Daniel Dubois in a winner-takes-all clash under the famous arch It’s not just a title fight – it’s for every title with all four major belts on the line for the first time in the UK since Lennox Lewis unified the division back in 1999 The bout is promoted by Frank Warren and Queensberry alongside Usyk’s Right to Fight and forms part of the Riyadh Season series and it’s set to be a defining moment in modern boxing history Usyk and Dubois’ first encounter in Wroclaw last year ended in controversy Dubois dropped Usyk with a fierce shot to the midsection in Round 5 – ruled low by the referee – leaving fans and the fighters themselves locked in debate ever since Usyk recovered and stopped Dubois in the ninth 27-year-old Dubois has stormed back with three emphatic knockout wins But with no British fighter ever having claimed the undisputed title in the four-belt era he’s chasing more than just redemption – he’s chasing history undefeated in 23 fights and already an undisputed cruiserweight champion knows the end of his glittering career is near (he’s hinted at just two more outings before hanging up the gloves) there’s little left for him to prove – except unifying the division once and for all The chance to carve your name into the record books alongside the likes of Ali This isn’t just another fight night – it’s a once-in-a-generation moment Tickets for the Usyk vs Dubois fight go on sale at 12:00 on Wednesday 30 April. 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Ticketmaster John Bell Home » News » Usyk vs Dubois: Wembley date set for the undisputed title rematch Contact us Things to do in London this week Getty ImagesEmpty Manchester City seats at Wembley You've only got to spend a few moments scrolling on your favourite social media platform to come across someone bashing Manchester City's fanbase for not selling out their allocation at Wembley on Sunday afternoon it's perhaps one of the biggest dates in the football calendar for many fans and a unique opportunity to visit one of the most iconic sporting venues on the planet Then you take a step back and realise: Sunday's FA Cup semi-final meeting with Nottingham Forest was Manchester City's 30th - yes THIRTY - appearance at Wembley Stadium since 2011 To give that remarkable figure a bit of perspective Liverpool managed a total of 30 appearances at the old Wembley in their entire history before the ground was demolished in 2002 An understanding of Manchester City supporters following the club to and from Wembley over the last 14 years should also take into account the extortionate costs of the day as a whole; a ticket averaging £77 across the five pricing categories And all this is before you even consider the wider costs of following the club home and away throughout the duration of a season well exceeding 50 games additional costs of 'cup schemes' for the FA Cup and League Cup But what is really happening online as fans continue to poke fun at Manchester City's empty seats at Wembley on Sunday afternoon is supporters are missing the real issue at hand: FA Cup Semi-Finals should not be held at Wembley Stadium all semi-finals in the FA Cup were contested at neutral venues large enough for the occasion Common hosts including Birmingham's Villa Park and Manchester's Old Trafford Perhaps a return to that more logical strategy could bring the semi-finals of the greatest cup football competition on the planet to former glory days and rejuvenate such an occasion for who it should mean most to: the fans Find more from Freddie Pye at City Xtra, external Related topicsPremier LeagueManchester CityFootballTop storiesTrailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China BBC Sport football news reporterPublished26 April 2025571 CommentsManager Pep Guardiola says Manchester City supporters face a "difficult" situation with the team poised to play in a seventh consecutive FA Cup semi-final in London Reports on Friday suggested City were struggling to sell out their allocation, external for the game at Wembley against Nottingham Forest on Sunday (16:30 BST) Ticket prices range from £30 to £150 while travel to the capital as well as food will increase the outlay further BBC Sport asked the Football Association (FA) whether it would review semi-finals being held solely at Wembley and sources said the venue has "the largest capacity in the country" and therefore "permits the biggest numbers of fans possible from each club to support their team in person" City manager Guardiola said in his pre-match news conference: "One day maybe the FA Cup will be played here in the north "They will come here to Old Trafford or Etihad or Anfield or Goodison Park "All around the world people suffer economically and I understand completely it's not easy for them We will play for the people who come to Wembley and for the people who would like to come but cannot "I am pretty sure they would love to come but they can't and I understand perfectly." Why are FA Cup semi-finals played at Wembley This will be City's 28th match at the national stadium since its refurbishment was completed in 2007 They are also vying for a third consecutive final having beaten and lost to rivals Manchester United in the previous two years "The fans cannot come because the situation is difficult for travel the people are at work on Monday and maybe will be back late the prices of the tickets," added Guardiola "I understand completely that they don't come I'm pretty sure they would love to go "We have to do it with or without them - our job is to do our best but I'm not complaining at all - completely the opposite I am alongside the people who would like to come but cannot." Earlier this week, City fans staged a second protest outside Etihad Stadium before the Premier League game against Aston Villa on Tuesday and are planning further demonstrations over what they say is the club's refusal to increase the number of season ticket holders The group claims fans then have to pay up to £88 for an adult matchday ticket or up to £58 for a child while tickets are then sold through third-party sites for inflated prices View comments | 571Top storiesTrailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China Culture | Music US pop star Mariah Carey will play at Capital’s Summertime Ball US musician Benson Boone, Price Tag singer Jessie J, rapper and social media star KSI and Messy singer Lola Young are also among the first acts revealed for the event Carey, 56, known for songs including All I Want For Christmas Is You and Emotions, will perform this June when the annual music event returns to Wembley Stadium Also performing are pop supergroup Busted vs McFly US singer Dasha and Mean Girls star Renee Rapp Capital Breakfast hosts Jordan North, Chris Stark and Sian Welby will announce more names from 7am on Tuesday. North, 35, said: “We are absolutely buzzing to be back at Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard this year. “We’ve just announced the first half of the incredible line-up on air but be sure to tune in to Capital Breakfast tomorrow for even more names that will be playing.” Ashley Tabor-King, founder and executive president of radio company Global, said: “Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard is back, and this year we’re bringing some huge names we’ve never had at the ball before. “We’ve got a stellar line-up of global superstars and today’s biggest hit music artists – all set to light up the stage. “This is truly one of our best ever line-ups and we can’t wait to see 80,000 Capital listeners enjoy every moment, it’s going to be a day to remember.” Last year Kylie Minogue made a surprise appearance at the event to perform to the more than 80,000 fans at the radio station’s show. Dubois eyes 'revenge' as date for Wembley rematch with Usyk confirmed Irish postal service offers to send cards to the Vatican for free Sir David Attenborough to present immersive experience at Natural History Museum Enter the AXA Startup Angel competition to win £25,000 Tickets go on general sale on April 30 at 9am on Global Player, the official Capital app. Capital listeners who are logged into Global Player will get exclusive pre-sale access to tickets from 9am on April 29. Capital’s Summertime Ball will be held at Wembley Stadium on Sunday June 15. Mariah Carey and Will Smith are topping the bill at the Capital Summertime Ball this year over at Wembley Stadium on a lineup that also includes Lola Young, Busted vs McFly, and more. Twice a year, pop music heads around London and beyond are treated to a huge day out filled with some of the biggest artists around. The Christmas jingle bell ball is a while off, but we’re inching ever-closer to Capital’s Summertime Ball, which has just announced its full lineup. This year, the big old dance will be headlined by Mariah Carey, which will mark the icon’s first concert in London (and indeed, the whole UK) for six years, having last performed at the Royal Albert Hall back in May 2019. The singer was announced yesterday, and the event has just gone ahead and announced Will Smith this morning. He will perform with DJ Jazzy Jeff, and comes alongside the second wave of names. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Capital (@capitalofficial) Those heading to the summertime ball at Wembley Stadium on June 15 will also be able to check out the likes of Lola Young The true face-off of Year 3000 vs Five Colours In Her Hair ends here Tickets to Capital’s Summertime Ball go on general sale tomorrow (April 30) at 9am and will be available via the Global Player application which is recommended to be downloaded in advance Barclaycard holders also had access a pre-sale for the event Mariah Carey Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff JADE Tate McRae Benson Boone Lola Young KSI Jessie J Myles Smith Reneé Rapp Zara Larsson Busted vs McFly Dasha Remember Monday Rita Ora James Hype The Capital Summertime Ball takes place on June 15 at Wembley Stadium and tickets go on general sale via the Global Player app on Wednesday Kealan Hughes Digital Sports ReporterPublished: Invalid Date CRYSTAL PALACE fans broke strict Wembley rules just 30 seconds into their FA Cup semi-final clash with Aston Villa by letting off flares The Wembley pitch was covered in smoke as flares were sparked by supporters It took several minutes for the smoke to clear but play was able to get underway Bringing flares and pyrotechnics into football stadiums in the UK is prohibited The rules state: "It is illegal to bring them into stadiums and there are consequences for anybody who breaks the law and ground regulations "The pitch must remain safe for players, managers and match officials, just as the stands should be for supporters." Strict checks were in place at Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final but a small number of Palace fans managed to evade them. A Wembley Stadium spokesperson said: “The use of pyrotechnics, flares and smoke devices inside or outside Wembley Stadium is prohibited and illegal. “We will work with the police to identify those individuals who brought pyrotechnical devices inside the stadium for today’s semi-final fixture and ensure further enforcement action is taken.” Palace fans similarly set off smoke flares ahead of their last FA Cup semi-final clash - against Chelsea in 2022 Oliver Glasner's side reached the FA Cup final for the first time since 2016, when they were beaten by Manchester United at Wembley The Eagles dominated the game, winning 3-0 under the famous arch Palace reached the semi by winning 3-0 at Fulham in the quarter-final Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ 18+ | Commercial Content | T&Cs apply | Gambleaware.org Since opening in 2007, Wembley Stadium has been used as a multi-purpose arena for various sporting and entertainment events The stadium has long been dubbed “the home of English football,” with the England national team playing the majority of their fixtures there and wrestling events have also been hosted at the famous stadium The Wembley record attendance at the old Wembley Stadium, which closed down for good in 2000, was 126,047 for the 1923 FA Cup final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United The new Wembley Stadium has a capacity of 90,000 which means that the newer version of the stadium will never be able to break this 101-year record the stadium has seen impressive attendance figures since it first opened Here are Wembley's highest attendances for each event type it has hosted There have been higher-profile football matches played at Wembley Stadium since then but none have yet brought in more supporters than Cardiff City and Portsmouth did Perhaps the fact that the match wasn't played between two big rivals made policing the game easier which resulted in fewer seats being taken up by segregation the New York Giants played the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium in the first-ever NFL London match The NFL has returned to London each year since and interest in the sport has continued to grow in the UK the Denver Broncos faced the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley in front of 86,215 supporters that record attendance is now history as another one has been set A record-breaking 86,651 NFL fans were at Wembley in October 2024 when the Jacksonville Jaguars faced the New England Patriots particularly in the league's efforts to expand globally It also highlights the growing significance of the sport globally because the latest NFL record attendance closely rivals the highest-ever soccer match attendance recorded at Wembley in 2008 when Cardiff City clashed with Portsmouth in an FA Cup Final The highest attendance EVER for an NFL game at @wembleystadium ?#DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/En1sFB9fC9 — Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) October 21, 2024 Countless concerts have taken place at Wembley Stadium since it opened in 2007 One Direction and Taylor Swift all playing at the home of football no one has managed to pack Wembley Stadium as well as Adele Concerts can break the 90,000 capacity at Wembley because standing tickets are available at pitch level so this record could be easily broken in the future Could 100,000 fans squeeze in at some point Boxing first made it to Wembley Stadium when George Groves and Carl Froch met in a British grudge match in 2014 Froch has famously bragged about fighting “in front of 80,000 at Wembley” ever since but this attendance has been beaten on several occasions since in bouts featuring Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury Joshua's fight against Daniel Dubois brought in 96,000 fans in September 2024 a record attendance for a boxing event in the United Kingdom Dubois came out on top in the all-British clash for the IBF World Heavyweight Title via a fifth-round knockout The previous record was held by Fury and Dillian Whyte who brought in 94,000 fans for a fight in 2022 The Dubois/Joshua fight was able to beat this thanks to Saudi promoter applying for the capacity of Wembley to be increased in the build-up to the fight Whether this capacity will now be the norm for boxing events at Wembley remains to be seen Perhaps the next fight at the national stadium will target the 100,000 mark Wrestling hadn't been at Wembley since WWE hosted Summerslam there in 1992 but this is a figure that could be topped this year when the company returns again The event's success has made WWE consider bringing WrestleMania to London this record would almost certainly be shattered The Challenge Cup has been played at Wembley since the 1920s and has frequently hit attendances of more than 90,000 at the old Wembley In terms of Rugby League's Wembley Stadium record attendance the 2010 Challenge Cup final between Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos takes the top spot with an attendance of 85,217 Rugby Union has rarely been played at Wembley Stadium over the year with Twickenham hosting all major England matches the stadium was used when England hosted the 2015 World Cup and 89,267 fans turned out to watch Ireland batter Romania Not only is this a Wembley Stadium record attendance for Rugby Union but it's also the largest turnout ever for a Rugby World Cup match Apart from the Adele Wembley Concert in 2007, which saw 98,000 fit inside England's largest stadium many other concerts have set remarkable attendance records at Wembley Has anyone managed to break the 1988 record set by Michael Jackson Taylor Swift staged unforgettable performances at Wembley for three nights between 20 June and 23 June Each night of the Eras Tour attracted 89,000 A total of 267,000 attended the three-day concert Swift's show went down into the annals of history as one of the most-attended concerts at the venue breaking a solo singer attendance record set by Michael Jackson in 1988 during the Bad Tour a total of 725,900 fans attended Swift's show between 15 and 29 August UK news sources reported that 92,000 fans attended the concert at Wembley every night the August 2024 show remains the most-attended music concert by an international artist at Wembley Whether the new Wembley music concert record will ever be broken remains a matter of when and how that will happen FootballGroundGuide » Latest Football Stadium and Fan News » Wembley Stadium record attendance: Football, concerts, boxing & more FANS have slammed the "poor" line-up of this year's Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard The full line-up for the event has now been announced live on air on Capital, with Mariah Carey But this year’s line-up is proving controversial among fans One wrote on X: “Not spending nearly £200 just to enjoy not even half the line up.” Another wrote: “Have we woken up in a different era? Mariah Carey & Will Smith as Summertime Ball headliners.” @Natashaxx_99 added: “Capital Summertime Ball 2025 headliners being Mariah Carey and Will Smith has me very confused." were more supportive of Mariah Carey's top billing with one posting on X: "It’s a special occasion Even if you can’t make it to Wembley Stadium, you don’t have to miss out seeing superstars Mariah Carey and Jessie J or rising pop troubadours Lola Young and Benson Boone Tune into the show online from wherever you are to join in the fun Global Player will be streaming the Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard The stream goes live from 3pm on Sunday June 15 Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 23:00By Allan GlenWill Smith – the comeback continues…Since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022 the Men in Black star has been staging a carefully choreographed comeback which included an appearance at the Coachella festival in the US last year His appearance came a month before the release of the latest instalment in his most famous film franchise, Bad Boys He will be appearing at the Capital Summertime Ball with DJ Jazzy Jeff Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 22:00By Allan GlenHeading to Wembley (again) – Zara LarssonZara last performed at the Summertime Ball in 2023 With a string of chart-topping hits and impeccable dance moves But Zara has revealed that as a young woman in the industry she has struggled to be taken seriously Sitting down with Sun on Sunday backstage at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Dundee in 2023 the Lush Life hitmaker admitted she has had to overcome sexism to make her name in music The singer said: “I think it happens everywhere when you are a young girl and you are working “I have been lucky to have a good team around me I try to surround myself with a lot of women Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 21:00By Allan GlenPitch tickets still availableTickets are now on sale for the show We’ll keep you updated here with all the best fan reaction Remember: the only way to buy tickets is to download the Global Player the official Capital app on your smartphone or tablet Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 20:00By Allan GlenBrit winners and Busted – but is it ‘boring’?From Busted and Brit-winner Lola Young to 90s legends Mariah Carey and Will Smith this year’s line-up has something for everyone – but it’s proving controversial among some fans here is the full list of artists appearing: Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 19:00By Allan GlenWill Smith – the comeback continues…Since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022 Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 18:00By Allan GlenSummertime Ball – what you need to knowCapital’s Summertime Ball is an annual outdoor gig that showcases headline performances from worldwide acts The concert is usually held on either first or second Saturday or Sunday of June by the radio station, Capital This event is returning for summer 2025 and Capital radio is pulling out all of the stops to make it the biggest and best yet Capital’s Summertime Ball with Barclaycard takes place on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Wembley Stadium Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 17:00By Allan Glen‘Tasteless children’ – some love for the line-upHere’s a good counter post to the spate of comments berating the “disappointing” line-up. @MickaelKing wrote on X: “It is actually wild seeing literal tasteless children in the replies to Capital FM complaining about the SummertimeBall line-up because it isn’t full of one hit dance artists Jessie J… literally COUNTLESS hits between them!!!” Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 16:00By Allan GlenTalk of the townPop legend Mariah Carey she’s as famous for her diva antics as her music Mariah reportedly likes to have a tea service for eight people available in her dressing room — and insists that only Poland Springs water be used for the tea she likes another brand: “Please note that 16-oz plastic bottles of Evian are the only acceptable bottles of water for the dressing rooms,” reads the backstage rider to one of her tour contracts She sparked concern recently with her “slurred speech” during the iHeartRadio Awards with fans insisting “there is something wrong!” Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 15:26By Allan GlenSummertime Ball – what you need to knowCapital’s Summertime Ball is an annual outdoor gig that showcases headline performances from worldwide acts Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 14:48By Allan GlenPitch tickets still availableTickets are now on sale for the show Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 14:17By Allan Glen'Somebody pinch me'This line-up continues to split fans – with @Boy_Mixer11 DEFINITELY in the positive camp Follow us here for all the best fan reaction Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 14:00By Allan GlenHeading to Wembley (again) – Zara LarssonZara last performed at the Summertime Ball in 2023 But Zara has revealed that as a young woman in the industry she has struggled to be taken seriously Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 13:45By Allan Glen'Countless hits!'Here’s an interesting counter post following reports of the “disappointing” line-up We’ll bring you more fan reaction over the next few hours – and also let you know when the show is sold out Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 13:15By Allan GlenTickets still on sale – but expect a sell-outLast year was a sell-out event with Becky Hill This year’s headliners include Mariah Carey Other artists appearing this year include Rita Ora Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 12:42By Allan GlenWelcome to the Sun's Capital Summertime Ball blogThanks for joining us We'll keep you updated here with all the best fan reaction to the event on June 15 Tickets are still on sale although VIP packages are now sold out The event is taking place at Wembley Stadium the largest venue in the United Kingdom with a capacity of 90,000 From football finals to Blur concerts – and, of course, Oasis later this year too – some of the world’s biggest and best entertainers have taken to Wembley’s stage This year's Summertime will feature Mariah Carey and Jessie J Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 12:16By Allan GlenWill Smith – the comeback continues...Since Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022 Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 11:59By Allan GlenPitch tickets still availableTickets are now on sale for the show but the only way to buy them is to download the Global Player Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 11:54By Allan GlenTickets – what you need to knowTickets are now on sale for the show Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 11:30By Allan GlenHow to see the show – without a ticketEven if you can’t make it to Wembley Stadium, you don’t have to miss out seeing superstars Mariah Carey and Jessie J or rising pop troubadours Lola Young and Benson Boone pictured below with Queen legend Brian May Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 11:17By Allan GlenBrit winners and Busted – but is it 'boring'?From Busted and Brit-winner Lola Young to 90s legends Mariah Carey and Will Smith this year’s line-up has something for everyone – but it's proving controversial among some fans Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 10:55By Allan GlenTickets still on sale – nearly two hours laterGeneral tickets are now on sale for the show Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 10:42By Allan Glen‘Boring!’There’s a lot of love for Mariah Carey out there – but also some sceptics One posted on X: “Stop making me bankrupt!” – Mariah will also be appearing at Brighton Pride on August 2 – while another wrote: “It’s a special occasion There are, however, some sceptics out there, one writing: “Boring! The crowd is too active for Mariah Carey to mime through her ballads”, a possible reference to recent reports that questioned whether she lip-synced at a recent American Music Awards ceremony Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 10:27By Allan GlenTicket sales – latestPlatinum seats have now sold out although there are still pitch tickets available (£86.74); the cheapest tickets on sale are £58.74 for Level 5 seats with limited view Copy linkCopied30th Apr 2025, 10:14By Allan GlenTicket prices revealed – up to £420Here are the latest ticket prices for the event