Barnsley issue statement over Wembley ticket reallocation
The club say they say safety concerns
Last updated 26th May 2023
Barnsley have released a statement to say they are 'disappointed' that the EFL has reallocated their total amount of tickets to Sheffield Wednesday fans.
6000 have been given to Owls fans, which has been apposed to from Barnsley.
The club say there are safety concerns but the EFL say that measures have been put in place.
A statement on the clubs website said:
"Barnsley Football Club is disappointed to learn that the English Football League (EFL) has reallocated the total amount of tickets for the Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final.
"The EFL requested 6,000 of Barnsley FC's allocated tickets to be available to Sheffield Wednesday supporters in Tier 5 on Wednesday, which was opposed by the Club.
"Whilst we acknowledge the reasons offered up in terms of the current sales totals of both clubs, the potential risk to our supporters was our main concern. However, the EFL are confident that the safety measures put in place are sufficient.
"The Reds take on The Owls in a South Yorkshire derby at the home of football on Monday 29 May in a 3pm kick off, with a place in the second tier up for grabs."