Manchester United: Fans set for May 18th return to Old Trafford

Manchester United is planning to welcome up to 10,000 fans in attendance subject to local authority approval for the forthcoming match against Fulham on 18 May. 

The news comes after the government announcement to ease COVID-19 restrictions and move to Step 3 of the roadmap out of lockdown from 17 May.

As per United’s official club statement , the ballot for tickets opens at 8am on Tuesday 11 May and will close at 8am on Thursday 13 May. Tickets will all be priced at £30 for adults, £10 for under 16s and £15 for those aged under 21 or over 65.

All general admission tickets will be located in sections of the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, the East Stand and the Stretford End. Wheelchair positions will also be available in the East Stand.

International travel restrictions apply for those who have entered the ballot. All ballot applicants will be informed by the weekend if they have been successful.

Collette Roche, Chief Operating Officer: 

“We have waited a long time to welcome supporters back to Old Trafford, so we’re excited about the prospect of doing so for the Fulham game next week.

“We are committed to making the experience as safe as possible and in return we ask all fans to pay close attention to the new Code of Conduct and guidance that will be sent to all ticket holders.”