Tottenham Hotspur are facing a significant logistical challenge ahead of their FA Cup third-round tie after Aston Villa secured a massive allocation of away tickets for the match.
Full Allocation Claimed Under Cup Rules
Aston Villa have taken up their full entitlement of 9,000 tickets for the clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The fixture is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, with a 5:45pm kick-off, and will be broadcast live on BBC, TNT Sports, and Discovery+.
This substantial allocation is a direct result of FA Cup regulations, which stipulate that visiting clubs can request up to 15% of the home ground's capacity. This marks a dramatic increase from Villa's Premier League visit in October, where they were allotted only 3,038 tickets.
Impact on Tottenham Season Ticket Holders
The influx of Villa supporters means some Tottenham season ticket holders will be displaced from their usual seats. The club has confirmed that season ticket holders in North Stand blocks 420–424 and 515–519 will be affected.
A small number of fans in blocks 112, 419, 514, and 520 who hold 'Premier League Only' season tickets will also need to move. Tottenham have outlined an alternative process for these supporters:
- They can purchase an alternative ticket from 2pm on Thursday, December 18.
- Alternatively, they may request to buy seats through the club's dedicated South Lower sales window.
Background of a Growing Rivalry
The cup tie adds another chapter to a budding rivalry this season. Villa emerged 2-1 winners in the Premier League meeting at Tottenham in October, coming from behind after Rodrigo Bentancur's early opener.
Unai Emery's side turned the game around with a stunning equaliser from Morgan Rogers before Emi Buendia sealed the victory with a strike from the edge of the box. Villa are yet to release their own ticket details for the FA Cup trip, but an announcement is anticipated soon.
With a much larger and louder away contingent expected under the lights, the atmosphere for this cup clash is poised to be electric, presenting a unique challenge for the home side both on and off the pitch.
