TICKETING details for next month's Wear-Tyne derby in the FA Cup third round have been revealed.

Newcastle United have received an allocation 6,000 tickets for the eagerly-awaited derby game against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, January 6 (12.45pm)

The away supporters will be housed in the North Stand Upper and North Stand Lower at the Stadium of Light.

A statement released by Sunderland said: "Emirates FA Cup competition rules stipulate that the visiting Club shall have the right to claim up to 15 per cent of all seats for which tickets are issued.

"Following comprehensive dialogue with the Sunderland and Newcastle Safety Advisory Groups, Northumbria Police and Newcastle United, it has been determined that NUFC will receive an allocation of 6,000 tickets.

"Away supporters will subsequently be situated in the North Stand Upper and North Stand Lower. We appreciate some season tickets holders will be displaced by this stadium configuration. 

"An agreement is in place with NUFC to replicate a 6,000-ticket away allocation should a replay be required at St James’ Park and following consultation with the Newcastle Safety Advisory Group and Northumbria Police, all parties are planning for this eventuality."

Newcastle United also released a statement that said: "To support the safe transit of 6,000 away fans and to alleviate congestion on the region’s public transport network, Northumbria Police has imposed strict conditions that all visiting supporters attending the match must travel on a free return bus service between St. James’ Park and the Stadium of Light. This service will be organised and funded by Newcastle United.

"As part of Northumbria Police’s safety conditions, Newcastle United supporters who are successful in purchasing an away match ticket will only receive their valid match ticket from Newcastle United staff on board the official bus service after boarding at St. James’ Park on matchday.

"Accordingly, supporters who are successful in purchasing a ticket will first receive a bus ticket (issued to the lead booker for grouped purchases). This will enable supporters to access the official bus service at St. James’ Park on the morning of the match.

"Bus tickets will include the ticket holder’s name, supporter number and a designated arrival time slot at St. James’ Park in preparation for departure. Match tickets will be distributed shortly after boarding.

"Without such conditions in place, the club’s allocation would have been capped by Northumbria Police at a significantly lower 2,500 seats.

"Newcastle United apologises for any inconvenience this mandated process may cause. The club does not expect the imposed conditions to set a precedent for any future league fixtures between the teams.

"Ahead of the match, Newcastle United staff are working hard to ensure supporters have a positive experience, including getting to and from the match as safely, quickly and efficiently as possible."

 

TICKET SALE DETAILS - SUNDERLAND FANS

Phase one: 2023-24 season and part-season ticket holders

2023-24 season and part-season Sunderland ticket holders will be able to secure their ticket from 10am on Monday 18 December until 5pm on Tuesday 19 December.

Upon entering your e-ticketing account, season ticket holders are advised that your seat will be available to purchase under ‘reserved tickets’ in the right-hand menu.

Following completion of the checkout process, you will be able to access the stadium using the digital season ticket currently downloaded to your smart device. Season ticket holders with non-digital cards will also be able to use their cards to access the stadium.

Please note, to be eligible for this phase your part-season ticket must have been purchased before 5pm on Friday 15 December. 

 

Phase two: North Stand and Black Cats Bar season ticket holders

Season ticket holders located in the North Stand, including Black Cats Bar, will be required to relocate for this fixture. 

We understand this will result in some disappointment and appreciate your understanding of these exceptional circumstances.

Like all other season ticket holders, you will be guaranteed a ticket for this fixture if you select an alternative seat from 12 noon on Wednesday 20 December until 5pm Thursday 21 December. 

Reserved seats that were not purchased in phase one will be available to buy in this phase. 

Upon logging in to your e-ticketing account, simply select the NUFC fixture, pick your chosen seat and complete the checkout process.

You will then be issued with a digital match ticket, which will be distributed via email approximately seven days before matchday. 


Phase three: Frequent match ticket purchasers

From 10am on Friday 22 December, fans who have purchased tickets for three or more home fixtures this season will have the opportunity to secure their seat.

These tickets will be accessible on a first come, first served basis, with all sales limited to one ticket per supporter.

As per phase two, digital match tickets will be distributed via email approximately seven days before matchday. 

 

TICKET SALES - NEWCASTLE UNITED

General admission tickets for Newcastle United supporters will be priced at £32 for adults, £29 for over-65s, £24 for under-22s and £14 for under-16s. Please note that anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.

Tickets will go on sale to season ticket holders with 45 or more away points at book.nufc.co.uk from 10am GMT on Monday 18th December.

Points will be reduced daily at 10am and 4pm, excluding weekends and Christmas Day, subject to availability.

Due to the strict ticketing conditions imposed by Northumbria Police, we regret to inform supporters that they will not be able to select their preferred seat, block or tier.

Valid match tickets will be distributed by club staff once on board official buses and supporters are asked to use only the seat they have been allocated.

As part of Northumbria Police’s safety conditions, visiting supporters attending the match must travel to and from the Stadium of Light using a free return bus service funded by Newcastle United.

If successful in purchasing a match ticket via book.nufc.co.uk, supporters will first receive a bus ticket for the free official bus service (issued to the lead booker for grouped purchases), which will depart from St. James’ Park on the morning of the match.

The bus ticket will state the ticket holders name, supporter number and a designated arrival time slot. Alcohol will not be permitted on board.

Services will leave from St. James’ Park from 9.30am on Saturday 6th January, with a final service departing at 11am. Supporters MUST arrive at St. James' Park by no later than 10:45am (15 minutes before the final departure time) as there will be no other way to collect a valid match ticket.

Once on board, Newcastle United staff will distribute match tickets.